Square Enix Releases Major Update for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Square Enix and Artdink have rolled out a new update for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – version 1.1.0.0 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, and version 1.2.0.0 for PC.

This patch brings several gameplay improvements, including enhanced traversal, a new shortcut system for spells and abilities, and a range of battle and vocation adjustments.

Update highlights include:

Traversal Improvements

• Increased movement speed when traveling by boat or riding Ramia.
• Boat speed no longer resets when accessing menus or entering battles.
• New option to toggle between automatic and manual flight while using Ramia.

Vocation Adjustments

• Increased critical hit rates for the Hero and Martial Artist.
• Boosted power for the Hero’s Falcon Slash and Gigaslash, and the Warrior’s Cutting Edge.
• Priests can now equip the Duplic Hat.
• Monster Wrangler’s Monster Pile-On now deals reduced power until all friendly monsters are found, with 3–5 random attacks.
• Wild Side ability now costs 30 MP.

Battle Enhancements

• Limits added to how often certain monster actions can be performed per turn.
• Monsters no longer use Defending Champion immediately after becoming the last one standing.
• Increased status ailment resistance for boss monsters in Draconian Quest difficulty.
• Reduced frequency of repeated status ailments affecting the same characters or enemies.
• Metal Chimaera and Hardy Hand now give more EXP.
• Lowered defense for all non-metal monsters.
• Minor tweaks to damage calculation for improved balance.

Additional Updates

• Mini Medal Manor becomes a Zoom destination after visiting.
• New spell/ability shortcut button lets players assign skills to specific controls (see Traveller’s Tips in-game for details).
• Temple of Trials now requires 10 Elfin Elixirs to pass the guard.
• A new treasure chest has been added to the Temple, providing another Gringham Whip.
• Fixed a bug where using Seeds of Life or Magic before leveling up would incorrectly double stat increases.
• Some missing trophies/achievements can now be reacquired via the Misc. > Info menu.
• Various minor bug fixes and polish.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.

To learn more about the game, read our written review here!

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