Square Enix and Artdink have shared a new seven-minute ‘Gameplay Overview’ trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. The video highlights two major additions: scrolls and sigils. Furthermore, new screenshots also showcase how these features enhance battles.

Classic Battles with New Strategies

Players will once again explore overworlds and dungeons, encountering monsters through traditional turn-based command battles. In Dragon Quest I, you control the Hero alone. Meanwhile, Dragon Quest II expands this to a party of four characters, each with unique spells and skills.

To help newcomers, Dragon Quest II now includes suggested actions. When enabled, it displays spells and skills that exploit enemy weaknesses. As a result, battles feel more approachable for first-time players.

Scrolls Introduce New Skills

The Scrolls system is a major new feature. Scrolls can be found in treasure chests or hidden spots. Once obtained, they allow characters to permanently learn new spells or skills.

Not every scroll suits every character, so players must choose carefully. For example, the Hero in Dragon Quest I can strengthen his sword and spell techniques. Meanwhile, the Princess of Moonbrooke in Dragon Quest II can expand her magical arsenal. Therefore, scrolls create more ways to customize each party.

Sigils Return with New Effects

The five Sigils—Sun, Star, Moon, Water, and Soul—return from the original Dragon Quest II. This time, they also appear in Dragon Quest I with new story ties to the fairies.

Each sigil offers different battle effects. For instance, the Sun Sigil can boost damage by granting critical hits. By contrast, the Moon Sigil makes spells behave unpredictably. In addition, the Soul Sigil changes abilities under certain conditions. For example, the Hero’s Dragon Slash can evolve into the devastating Double Dragon Slash.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches worldwide on October 30, 2025. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Visit the game’s official website for more updates and view all available platforms.