Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake gets new trailer at Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
Square Enix released a new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake during the Japanese Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, alongside several new screenshots.
This trailer was showcased just before Square Enix released a free Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility update with graphical improvements.
Square Enix has also provided details of characters and locations found in the two games, which you can check out here.
If you missed it, read James' hands-on preview for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, as well as details for the save data bonus here.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches on October 30 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
The new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, which released exclusively in the Nintendo Direct in Japan, revealed exciting new details about the games, including the addition of Princess of Cannock as a playable character in Dragon Quest II. The Princess of Cannock is the sister of the Prince of Cannock, one of the other playable party members, and brings her feisty and brave-hearted spirit to the world-spanning adventure. She was a featured character in the original version of Dragon Quest II, but this remake is the first time she is a playable party member.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake combines full remakes of Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II, which chronologically take place after Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which launched in November 2024. Players can experience the dramatic and satisfying conclusion to the “Erdrick Trilogy” in these two timeless adventures, brought to new life in the beloved HD-2D graphical style with never-before-seen story content and gameplay updates. In addition to beautiful HD-2D graphics, a refined battle system, numerous quality-of-life updates and major story additions, both remakes will feature a variety of new content.
The digital-only Dragon Quest HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Collection, which combines Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, will also launch for the same platforms on Oct. 30.
