Square Enix unveils Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake’s launch trailer — catch a glimpse of this Xbox JRPG’s story changes before joining the adventure

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Fans of classic Japanese role-playing games will soon be able to play the titles that started it all. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, launching October 30, 2025, brings these 1980s originals to home consoles and PC with a modern visual update.

Square Enix has released a new trailer to build excitement for the HD-2D remake bundle, offering a first look at how the classic stories of Dragon Quest I and II have been updated for today’s players.

The trailer starts with a montage for the Dragon Quest I portion of this bundle.

This game tells the story of a brave hero, a descendant of the legendary Erdrick from Dragon Quest III, who must rescue the world of Alefgard from the wicked Dragonlord.

The game’s story – saving the world from evil dragons – was pretty standard for the time. However, back in 1986, when video game stories weren’t very detailed, it was actually quite sophisticated.

The remake of the original Dragon Quest, updated with HD-2D graphics, will keep the core story, but expand the experience. Players can expect to meet new characters, take on fresh side quests, and fight new enemies during their journey.

Next, the trailer shows a quick series of scenes from the story of Dragon Quest II, which is included in the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake.

In Dragon Quest II, you play as the prince of Midenhall. He teams up with his cousins – the princess of Moonbrooke and the prince of Cannock – to defeat the evil wizard Hargon and save the world from destruction.

As a long-time RPG fan, I always found the story in this game a bit more involved than Dragon Quest II. It was really groundbreaking for its time – one of the first console JRPGs to let you control a whole *party* of characters. Before that, like in the original Dragon Quest, you were limited to just a single hero!

There was a little room for the characters to grow and their relationships to become more complex, but not a significant amount by today’s standards.

This remake of the story, presented in HD-2D, will be significantly different. It introduces Matilda, the Princess of Cannock, as a new playable character, and expands the world with a completely new underwater area filled with quests, stories, and enemies.

Time to complete the HD-2D retelling of the classic Erdrick Trilogy.

I’m really curious to see how the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake expands on the stories of the original games. The trailer’s ending, with the message “A new ending awaits…”, definitely hints at some big changes.

This raises the question of whether the remakes will feature different endings than the original games. Square Enix has significantly changed the stories of classic JRPGs before – as seen in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth – so it’s definitely a possibility.

Honestly, I’m super hyped for the gameplay updates and extra stuff in the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake! It looks amazing. I can’t wait to learn new spells, tackle a bunch of fresh side quests, explore completely new areas, and battle some really tough bosses. It’s going to be awesome!

I’m really excited for the release of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake on October 30, 2025. I used to play the original NES versions years ago while getting ready to review Dragon Quest XI, and I’m looking forward to experiencing these classic games again.

FAQ

What is Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake?

As an analyst, I’ve been looking at the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and it’s essentially a complete overhaul of the original NES games. They’ve taken the classic turn-based RPG gameplay and updated it with a beautiful, retro-inspired visual style – they’re calling it HD-2D. Beyond just the graphics, they’ve also improved the combat system, added new content for players to find, and even rewritten parts of the story, making it a fresh experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.

What platforms is Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake releasing on?

The remastered Dragon Quest I & II, featuring HD-2D visuals, is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (through Windows and Steam).

Will Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake come to Xbox Game Pass?

Currently, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake isn’t planned to be added to Xbox Game Pass, and there haven’t been any announcements about it.

Will Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake have Xbox Play Anywhere support?

Yes, this game supports Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning if you purchase it on Xbox, you’ll also get the PC version and be able to continue your progress seamlessly between both platforms.

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2025-10-23 23:10