Overview
- Square Enix released a new story and launch trailer highlighting narrative additions to its bundled HD‑2D remakes of Dragon Quest I and II.
- Dragon Quest I & II HD‑2D Remake is set to release on October 30, 2025, across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Windows and Steam), Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Dragon Quest II adds a fourth party member named Matilda, identified as the Princess of Cannock, expanding the classic trio’s dynamics.
- The remakes introduce new content such as an Ocean Floor region with quests, new enemies, and additional areas, while retaining traditional turn‑based combat.
- Gameplay updates include new spells, side quests, sigils and scrolls systems, challenging bosses, Xbox Play support for Xbox‑Windows save sync, and a trailer tease that a new ending may await.