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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

November 14th, 2024

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Tag Page Cover Art
Systems
JRPG
Developer(s):

Square Enix, Artdink

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

ESRB

E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes

Released

November 14, 2024

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

Steam Deck Compatibility

Verified

Developer(s)
Square Enix, Artdink
Publisher(s)
Square Enix
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, PC
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes
Released
November 14, 2024
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

Story:
Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.

A fully modernized remake of the original:
Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.

Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles:
A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.

Immersive world:
Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.