Square-Enix originally announced Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake in 2021, and they showed off the first gameplay trailer during the most recent Nintendo Direct.

Dragon Quest III originally released in North America in 1992 under the name Dragon Warrior III for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It later got a remake on Game Boy Color in 2001 with various Android and iOS smartphone versions making the rounds after that. This HD-2D remake looks to surpass them all as being the definitive version of one of the most influential J-RPGs of all time.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will be releasing for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on November 14, 2024.

Also, Square-Enix announced that HD-2D versions of the first two Dragon Quest games will be coming in 2025.

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

Story:

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.

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.

[Square-Enix][Steam]