LONDON, UK (May 27, 2025) – To celebrate Dragon Quest Day, which marks the anniversary of the release of the original DRAGON QUEST game in Japan on May 27, 1986, SQUARE ENIX announced that DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake – the narrative continuation and ultimate conclusion of last year’s acclaimed DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake – will launch on Oct. 30, 2025. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2™, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store on Windows. Digital pre-orders have also opened starting today.*
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake combines full remakes of DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II, which chronologically take place after DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, which launched in November 2024. Players can experience the dramatic and satisfying conclusion to the “Erdrick Trilogy” in these two timeless adventures, brought to new life in the beloved HD-2D graphical style with never-before-seen story content and gameplay updates.
In DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, players take control of the descendants of Erdrick, the legendary hero whose legacy is passed down through generations following the events of DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. Players can continue the sprawling story in these games, while newcomers can experience the entire compilation with the new digital-only DRAGON QUEST HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Collection, which packages together DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake in one definitive set.
In addition to beautiful HD-2D graphics, a refined battle system, numerous quality-of-life updates and major story additions, both remakes will feature a variety of new content. Details about this new content will be revealed at a later date.
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake will launch on Oct. 30 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows. The digital-only DRAGON QUEST HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Collection, which combines DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, will also launch for the same platforms on Oct. 30.
Starting today, the DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake Collector’s Edition is also available to pre-order. Launching on Oct. 30 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Collector’s Edition contains the following:
- DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake Standard Edition physical game
- DRAGON QUEST I & II Character & Monster Blocks Complete Set
- Including six characters, a dog, two boss monsters and logo
- 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
- Exclusive digital wallpapers x2
- Pre-order bonus
Players who own the full Erdrick Trilogy** can unlock a Dog Suit to wear in DRAGON QUEST I and a Cat Suit to wear in DRAGON QUEST II.
To continue the DQ Day celebration, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake can now be purchased for 25% off for a limited time. For more information about the game, visit https://www.dragonquesthd2d.com.
* Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch digital pre-orders will begin at a later date.
** Players must own DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake to receive these rewards.
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About DRAGON QUEST
DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 94 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”
The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped nearly 8.5 million units globally to date.
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