Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Launches This October with Switch 2 Version Confirmed

Dragon Quest XII continues to be a mystery, but at least fans can indulge in some upcoming series content. The last Remake that Square Enix undertook, DQIII, took the game and gave it an entirely new face, including graphic upgrades utilizing the publisher’s now infamous HD-2D style, battle system modernization, and even some storyline alteration. This same approach has been taken with the newest remakes as well.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will offer players the final two parts of the Erdrick trilogy (chronologically) in a fresh way. As Game Informer explains, “Outside of the HD-2D graphical facelift, the battle system has been refined, and the games include quality-of-life updates. Square Enix also teases new content for both titles and plans to provide specific details later.” As we have seen from previous trailers, that seems to include a new character with a fresh storyline. Also new is the announcement that the game will launch on Switch 2, along with all previously announced systems.

Pre-Order Packages Are Now Available

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is available now for pre-order, and will officially launch on October 30 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. For every package available for order, as well as the bonuses for preordering, see the information below, as outlined by Game Informer and Gematsu and released by Square Enix.

BONUS ITEMS

Players with existing save data for DQ III HD-2D Remake are entitled to the following bonus in-game items in both DQ I and DQ II.

The marvelous makeover kit contains:

1. DQ I: One dog suit
2. DQ II: One cat suit

*These items can also be obtained by playing the game.

Pre-Order Bonus:

Anyone who pre-orders the digital version of DQ I & II HD-2D Remake will receive a free trouble-free travel kit in the game.

The trouble-free travel kit contains:

• One pair of elevating shoes
• Three seeds of strength
• Three seeds of defence
• Three seeds of agility
• Three seeds of life
• Three seeds of magic

*All these items can also be obtained by playing through the game.

All bonus in-game items can be acquired by opening the treasure chest at the inn in Tantegel for DQ I, or the treasure chest at the inn in Midenhall for DQ II.

PACKAGE PRE-ORDERS

In addition to the standard edition for $59.99, Square is launching a digital-only bundle called Dragon Quest HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Collection on the same day for $99.99 that includes all three Games (I-III). Also, a Square Enix Store-exclusive Collector’s Edition will also be available for $149.99, which includes:

1. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake standard edition physical game
2. Dragon Quest I and II Character & Monster Blocks complete set, including six characters, a dog, two boss monsters, and logo
3. The Outstanding Outfit Kit (Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake in-game items): Ring of Strength (x1), Slime Earrings (x1), Mad Cap (x1), Arriviste’s Vest (x1)
4. Exclusive digital wallpapers (x2)
5. Pre-order bonus