Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy – the first three games of the mainline Dragon Quest series. Featuring vibrant HD-2D graphics, new and modernized features, and a refined narrative, players are invited to set out on an epic fantasy adventure to save the world from a dark evil.
Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world. Accompanied by a band of travelling companions chosen in the beginning of the game, players are immersed in a vast HD-2D world full of towns, dungeons, and caves, meet fascinating characters, and fight ferocious monsters in enhanced turn-based battles.
Rebuilt for modern audiences, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake gives existing fans the chance to re-experience a beloved RPG experience and its expanded offerings like never before, while also being a perfect starting point for newcomers to discover one of the most influential RPG franchises in gaming history.
Never-before-seen features are coming to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, including the all-new Monster Arena Tournaments exclusive to the remake.
Additionally, newly released screenshots reveal two in-game locations, beautifully reimagined in the game’s iconic HD-2D graphic style, including shots of iconic towns like Romaria, a bustling city known for its stunning architecture, grand statues and the ever-popular Monster Arena, and Mur, a rural yet vibrant village nestled away in the snow.
Today, SQUARE ENIX revealed…
- Monster Arena Tournaments, new and exclusive to DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake.
- There are several monster arenas scattered across the world and each is home to its own ranked tournaments. The key to emerging victorious from these is to assemble your toughest team of up to three rescued monsters. Rescuing more than one of the same species of monster will make that type of creature even mightier! Gather a group of strong critters that will lead you to victory and rich rewards!
- Friendly monsters that can be rescued will appear on the field, but every monster is different and you’ll need to use special tricks to rescue some of them. Some will flee when exposed to certain sounds or smells, while others will scamper at the mere sight of you. Try masking your approach with certain abilities or items that can turn you invisible or mask your scent.
- New details of the Monster Wrangler vocation
- The Monster Wrangler vocation is uniquely useful for, among other abilities, building a team to take on the Monster Arena Tournaments. That’s because having a Monster Wrangler in your party will prevent friendly critters from fleeing when you approach. They can also tell you how many of these critters are in the area nearby.
- The Monster Wrangler’s “Monster Pile-On" attack deals more damage the more monsters you’ve rescued. Plus, rescuing more monsters unlocks new abilities for the Monster Wrangler!
Key Features:
- A fully modernized remake of the original: Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.
- Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles: A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.
- Immersive world: Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.
- Experience a timeless musical score: An immersive, authentic, and diverse musical composition that captures the timeless essence and magic of the DRAGON QUEST universe.
Pre-orders* for the standard physical or digital edition of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will include a free Trouble-Free Travel Kit in the game**. The Trouble-Free Travel Kit contains the following items:
- Elevating Shoes x1
- Seed of Strength x3
- Seed of Defence x3
- Seed of Agility x3
- Seed of Life x3
- Seed of Magic x3
Finally, the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Collector’s Edition* is also revealed and available to pre-order for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
It contains the following items:
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Remake Standard Edition physical game
- Collectible game storage box for both Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
- Dragon Quest III character, monster and logo acrylic blocks complete set
- Including 20 vocations, 2 boss monsters, and logo
- The Adventurer Accessory Kit (Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake in-game items)
- Ring of Strength x1
- Dragon Scale x1
- Words of Wisdom x1
- Cat Suit x1
- Exclusive digital wallpapers x2
- The Trouble-Free Travel Kit (as detailed)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) on November 14, 2024.
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