Square Enix has confirmed "Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake" for PS5, which was originally announced in 2021. At the time, however, no platforms were mentioned.
These followed today in the form of a short updates on X, which mentions the Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC as target platforms in addition to the PS5. Unfortunately, the last-gen platforms are left out. That the Dragon QuestGiven Square Enix's recent efforts, it was to be expected that the series would also be increasingly released for Xbox. final Fantasy So, the Dragon QuestGames bring in more money.
Little is known about the "Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake" so far, except that it aims to offer a new experience for fans of the original game and also attract new players. The extent to which the remake will overhaul the gameplay is unknown. The original game featured significantly expanded gameplay mechanics compared to its predecessor, including classic RPG elements, a day-night cycle, turn-based combat, and a much more open game world.
Producer Masaaki Hayasaki said Regarding the announcement at the time:
"We hope that by recreating Dragon Quest III in this HD-2D style, everyone will have the opportunity to experience the game with fresh eyes, from adults who played the original when it was first released to the youngest players for whom it is their first time.”
Furthermore, the first playtests for the game have been running since last year, indicating that development has made significant progress and the release is not too far off.
[UpdateAccording to one potential leak The release of "Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake" is expected by the end of March 2025. It has also been suggested that the remake will include more content than the original. However, this information has not yet been confirmed.
