Following several months of anticipation, Square Enix has officially unveiled the launch date for the HD-2D Remake of Dragon Quest I & II, which is a reimagined version of the initial games in the iconic Dragon Quest franchise.
On October 30, 2025, the upgraded Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be available for play on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch (first and second generations), and PC platforms including Windows and Steam.
Moreover, the Xbox edition is set to include Xbox Play Anywhere functionality, which means you can seamlessly pick up your game progress on Xbox consoles, Windows computers, and compatible portable devices.
The pre-ordering of the HD-2D Remake for Dragon Quest I & II is now active across all listed platforms. Additionally, there’s an exclusive Collector’s Edition up for grabs, which can be purchased solely from Square Enix’s official site.
The Collector’s Edition will include:
- A physical copy of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake.
- Acrylic Blocks of various characters and monsters from the game.
- An Outstanding Outfit Kit, which contains various in-game items like the Ring of Strength, Slime Earring, Arriveste’s Vest, and a Mad Cap.
- Pre-order bonus in-game items like Elevating Shoes, three Seeds of Agility, three Seeds of Magic, three Seeds of Defence, three Seeds of Strength, and three Seeds of Life.
- Two exclusive digital wallpapers.
Additionally, if you’ve saved game data from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on the same device where you intend to play Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, you’ll receive bonus in-game costumes for these titles as well.
- Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake – One dog suit.
- Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake – One cat suit.
I can’t wait to see how Square Enix will reimagine the original Dragon Quest and its sequel for the modern era
Since I’ve been a dedicated fan of Dragon Quest since I completed the main series in the 2010s, I am eagerly anticipating the release of this upcoming Xbox JRPG. Last year, when I reviewed Dragon Quest III HD-2D, I was thrilled by its modernization of Dragon Quest 3 with stunning HD-2D graphics, innovative gameplay mechanics, and user-friendly enhancements. Yet, it managed to honor the original game by preserving a nostalgic, 16-bit pixel-art style.
It’s intriguing to contemplate how Square Enix plans to adapt the initial Dragon Quest games, enhancing them for contemporary players, given that the original Dragon Quest 1 featured a single playable character, while the original Dragon Quest 2 limited parties to just three members.
Based on the sneak peek provided by the teaser trailer for this upcoming Xbox/PC title, it’s evident that there could be significant shifts in store for these traditional Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs). Intriguingly, Dragon Quest 2 appears to introduce a possible fourth character to join its roster.
It remains a mystery what major alterations are in store; we’ll just have to be patient until the fall of 2025 when Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is set to debut on October 30th for Xbox, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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2025-05-27 16:09