Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: how to access the pre-order bonus and save data bonus DLC

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: how to access the pre-order bonus and save data bonus DLC

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for consoles and PC includes a pre-order bonus in the West and also has a save data bonus (for both Dragon Quest I and II) if you have save data from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. As with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, you don't have access to the items and DLC immediately or automatically. In fact, you might even completely miss this DLC if you don't open a specific chest early on. If you pre-ordered digitally or redeemed your code included with the physical pre-order, and have save data from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, this will cover what you need to know.

What is the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake pre-order bonus 

The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake pre-order bonus is a free trouble-free travel kit in-game for the Western release. This includes the following items:

  • One pair of elevating shoes
  • Three seeds of strength x 3
  • Three seeds of defence x 3
  • Three seeds of agility x 3
  • Three seeds of life x 3
  • Three seeds of magic x 3

These items can also be obtained by playing through the game. The pre-order bonus is available as a code in the game's physical release or one sent by a retailer depending on your region.  

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake save data bonus from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Players with existing save data for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will be able to claim the following bonuses in-game:

The marvelous makeover kit contains:

  • Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake - Dog suit x 1
  • Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake - Cat suit x 1
How to access the Dragon Quest I remake DLC and save bonus

How to access the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake pre-order and save data bonus DLC

After starting a new game, go through the opening cut-scenes, and once you gain control of your character, move towards the inn. The chest in the inn has the pre-order bonus and save data bonus DLC items you have redeemed on your platform of choice. For Dragon Quest I, the inn is in Tantegel while you can access the chest in the inn in Midenhall in Dragon Quest II. Note that the save data bonus is only for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and not for the classic version of Dragon Quest III on Switch.

How to access the Dragon Quest II remake DLC and save bonus

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (SteamXbox on PC). You can find all our Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake guides here including our complete walkthroughs of Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake, all Mini Medals (DQ1 and DQ2), Scroll locations (DQ1 and DQ2), and much more.