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Publisher, Square Enix reveals new details of the DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake which is set to release worldwide on November 14, 2024, marking 36 years since its initial launch in 1988. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows. The Steam version will release on November 15.
The game was previously announced to be developed by AMATA K.K., the developers behind Last Labyrinth and The Tale of Onogoro. Moreover, Square Enix, Inc.’s Team Asano has developed a unique visual style called HD-2D, which they will use in the remake. As a result, it’s a style which combines pixel art with 3D graphics used in previous titles like the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series and Triangle Strategy, for remaking the game. Likewise, the DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D remake blends pixel sprites seamlessly with 3D backgrounds to create a visual experience reminiscent of classic gaming.
Game Details
The Story and Its Hero, via Square Enix:
The quaint kingdom of Aliahan, home of the great hero Ortega and you, his child and the story’s protagonist. On your sixteenth birthday, you
receive an order from the king: to do what your late father could not and defeat the Archfiend Baramos. Thus begins your journey to save the world. What surprises does fate have in store for you?
Players must lead their party through strategic turn-based battles where every decision counts. Exploring vast landscapes or delving into dungeons requires you to prepare for sudden monster encounters.
The Protagonist, via Square Enix:
You are the child of Ortega, Aliahan’s celebrated hero. On the morning of your sixteenth birthday, you set out on the same fateful path as your father once did to defeat the Archfiend Baramos.
A World of Adventure, via Square Enix:
On your journey, you and your allies will explore all corners of a vast world. What mysteries await in the towns, castles, caves and towers they will discover? Perhaps the locals can provide a clue or two on how to solve some of the world’s problems. The World Map
Furthermore, you can engage foes using your weapons, or deploy a number of different spells and abilities, each offering distinct effects, to defeat enemies with flair. Victory in battles earns experience points, advancing your party’s levels, and gold coins, enabling you to acquire enhanced equipment. Unleash your most potent spells and abilities to immerse yourself fully in every exhilarating fight.
Additionally, Square Enix announced that they will also remake both Dragon Quest I & II in HD-2D and schedule their release for 2025. They will release the original games in chronological order. You can find updates on Dragon Quest’s official social media page.
