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Square Enix released a free performance update for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Switch, offering a choice between 60fps performance mode and 30fps graphics mode, and announced a new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, which will have a native Switch 2 version at launch.
The DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is now available, offering players a reimagined adventure in a classic RPG world. Players take on the role of Ortega's child, tasked with defeating the villain Baramos. The game features updated visuals, an expanded narrative, and new content, including the Monster Wrangler vocation and Monster Arena. Players can recruit allies, explore a vast open world, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. This remake aims to attract both longtime fans and newcomers to the Dragon Quest series.
The launch of Dragon Quest III in Japan on February 10, 1988, was a historic event, selling 1.1 million copies in a single day and leading to 300 arrests due to school truancy. The game's release was so chaotic that it sparked an urban legend about a government law to prevent weekday releases, though it was actually Enix's decision to release on Saturdays. The HD-2D remake of the game is now available, but such frenzied scenes are unlikely to be repeated in the digital age.
Next week, Xbox players can look forward to 29 new game releases across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Highlights include Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Farming Simulator 25, and Tetris Forever. These games offer a variety of genres, from strategy and simulation to classic puzzle games, ensuring a diverse gaming experience for all players.
The Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake will feature three difficulty settings—Dracky Quest Mode, Dragon Quest Mode, and Draconian Quest Mode—along with quality of life improvements like manual and autosave functions, quest guides, and speed adjustments. The game is set to launch on November 14th for Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
A recent tease for the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake confirms it will be available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, Steam, Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. More detailed information about the game is expected soon, following its initial announcement in May 2021 and a development update in September 2023.