The Nintendo Switch 2 was released a month ago, and it’s off to an impressive start with demand surpassing predictions. This has led many existing users to upgrade to the new system. However, there are still plenty of individuals who won’t be upgrading immediately, which means a wealth of fresh games are being developed for the original Nintendo Switch. In fact, some notable titles like “Pokemon Legends: Z-A”, “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds”, and “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” are set to debut in 2025 for the first-generation Nintendo Switch.
Many games being released on the initial Nintendo Switch are also receiving dedicated updates for the new system, and certain publishers allow players to upgrade at a fee. This means if you purchase a game on the original Switch, you can pay extra to get an enhanced version on the Switch 2. So far, titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time have provided affordable upgrade options, inviting players to experience the superior graphics and processing capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2. However, not all publishers are offering such deals; Sega did not provide an upgrade option for Sonic x Shadow Generations last month, and it appears that Square Enix will follow suit with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake.
On their recently unveiled FAQ page, Square Enix disclosed that there is currently no option or intention to upgrade the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This situation is less favorable compared to Sega’s handling of Sonic x Shadow Generations, as the former company at least provided save transfers for those who purchased the same game on Switch 2, while possessing a previous version. However, unlike the Switch 1 version of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, save data cannot be transferred to a second purchase of the full game on Switch 2.
Fans of Nintendo Switch find themselves in a perplexing situation regarding the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, as Square Enix hasn’t provided an upgrade path when they are offering a free upgrade for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. This leaves users in a state of confusion and having to make difficult purchasing decisions. Another issue is that the Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake comes as a Game-Key Card, while the Switch 1 version is a physical copy. Some Switch 2 users who dislike Game-Key Cards had intended to buy the Switch 1 version with the expectation of paying for an upgrade later on. However, it now appears that such an option will not be available.
It’s not shocking that the response to the news has predominantly been unfavorable online. The entire scenario is undeniably perplexing, and it’s causing some individuals to reconsider their decision to purchase any variant of the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake on a Nintendo system. Nintendo enthusiasts are prepared to cover the additional cost for improved versions of games on Switch 2, but whether publishers will allow this seems to be determined on an individual basis.
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2025-07-15 23:09