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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Role-Playing
Publisher: Square Enix
Release Date: Oct. 30, 2025

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'Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake' Reveals New Details, Adds Princess of Cannock As Playable Character - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 1, 2025 @ 10:09 a.m. PDT

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will continue the classic RPG trilogy’s narrative, offering players two adventures to undertake in Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II.

Featuring gorgeous HD-2D graphics, improved features, and newly added content, players are invited to embark on these epic fantasy adventures and save the world from darkness.

Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line and Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation—the first three games in this long-running series—are connected both in their stories and the worlds in which they take place. They have come to be known collectively as “The Erdrick Trilogy”— Erdrick being the name passed down to each new incarnation of the legendary hero.

Playing the HD-2D versions of Dragon Quest I & II after Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will allow players to enjoy the connections between these three titles.

In addition to updated HD-2D graphics, both games feature new stories, new areas, and numerous other improvements and updates.

HD-2D is a graphical style developed by Square Enix Co., LTD.’s Team Asano that combines pixel art and 3D graphics. The advanced visual effects used alongside this combination of two-dimensional and three-dimensional styles creates a blend that is both new and nostalgic.

Dragon Quest I Story:

Thanks to the heroic efforts of the legendary Erdrick, the Lord of the Underworld was defeated and peace returned to the land of Alefgard. Yet this peace was not to last, as the diabolical Dragonlord has risen and unleashed hordes of monsters on the realm once more. Now, descendant of Erdrick, it is your destiny to defeat this new evil and rescue the world from its plight!

Dragon Quest II Story:

Many years have passed since Alefgard was saved at the hero's hand, earning him the same title as his storied forebear. The descendants of this Erdrick and his scions founded three kingdoms that thrived in peacetime. Yet, darkness stirs once more and a sudden invasion of malicious monsters plunges the world into shadow again. All that stands between the forces of evil and their wicked ambitions is a band of young princes and princesses of Erdrick's lineage. The time has come for them to venture forth and honor their ancestor's legacy!


The new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, which released exclusively in the Nintendo Direct in Japan, revealed exciting new details about the games, including the addition of Princess of Cannock as a playable character in Dragon Quest II.

The Princess of Cannock is the sister of the Prince of Cannock, one of the other playable party members, and brings her feisty and brave-hearted spirit to the world-spanning adventure. She was a featured character in the original version of Dragon Quest II, but this remake is the first time she is a playable party member.

Key Features:

  • A fully modernized remake of the originals: Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements make these the best versions of the games yet.
  • 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.
  • Two legendary adventures, in one package: Experience the epic origins of the DRAGON QUEST series with both DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II. Two games beautifully remade and bundled together in one definitive offering.
  • Experience a timeless musical score: An immersive, authentic, and diverse musical composition that captures the timeless essence and magic of the DRAGON QUEST universe.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 30, 2025.



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