LONDON, UK (March 27, 2025) – During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, SQUARE ENIX® revealed a new gameplay trailer for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, the narrative continuation of last year’s acclaimed DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. The game combines full remakes of DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II, allowing players to experience the legendary RPGs for the first time ever on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store on Windows in 2025.
Watch the new DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake teaser trailer here:
https://youtu.be/qhVAp4kUTI4
The new trailer showed off gameplay for the first time, as players take control of the descendants of Erdrick, the legendary hero whose legacy is passed down through generations in these games. Last year’s DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake chronologically takes place before DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, so players can continue the story in these games and complete the revered Erdrick Trilogy or pick up and play this compilation as a standalone adventure.
Developed by SQUARE ENIX Team Asano, HD-2D is a critically acclaimed graphic style that combines pixel art characters with 3D backgrounds, then adds high-definition visual effects to deliver a nostalgic, yet fresh visual style. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is the sixth title produced in the HD-2D style.
More information will be revealed about DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake in the future. This title is not yet rated by the ESRB.
For anyone that wants to play the first chronological game in the Erdrick trilogy to prepare for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is now available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows.
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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 91 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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