Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Climbs to Over 37,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Climbs to Over 37,000 Concurrent Players on Steam

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for JRPGs that dates back to my childhood in the 80s when I spent countless hours exploring the lands of Dragon Quest, I must say that the launch of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has truly warmed my nostalgic heart. The sheer number of concurrent players on Steam surpassing some JRPG heavyweights like Persona 5 Royal and Monster Hunter Stories 2 is a testament to the enduring appeal of this classic franchise.


Yesterday saw the release of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, available on both PC and consoles. The game began with a decent start, reaching over 14,000 simultaneous players on Steam. Interestingly, on its second day, player engagement has been even higher, suggesting that it may have had a successful debut.

According to SteamDB, the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has reached a record of 37,273 players simultaneously on Steam. To put this into perspective, it surpasses the peak player count of popular games such as Persona 5 Royal (35,474), Persona 4 Golden (29,984), Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (34,995), Final Fantasy 15 (29,498), and even the upcoming Final Fantasy 16 (27,508).

As the weekend approaches, it’s likely that sales for the “Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake” will keep increasing in the coming days. It’s uncertain yet whether its performance on PC reflects its success on other platforms, but it’s expected to sell well on the Nintendo Switch, particularly in Japan, which has traditionally been Dragon Quest’s largest market.

In our assessment of the game, we bestowed a rating of 9 out of 10, stating, “Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake” stands as an exemplary demonstration of improving a timeless classic without diminishing its charming aspects. It’s an essential gaming experience and definitely worth delving into for enthusiasts of the original. You can read the complete review by following this link.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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2024-11-15 19:11