Square Enix has announced that pre-orders are now live for the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. The announcement came during the most recent Nintendo Partner Direct Showcase, giving players a brief glimpse into customisation options, pixellated Slimes, and a new vocation!
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 8.27.2024
As seen above, players will be able to customise the appearance of their party members once they have selected their vocations—the job system recurring across several major Dragon Quest titles. This will include both their colour palettes, their voices, and more. Beyond that, a new vocation was revealed in the form of the Monster Wrangler, a bestial warrior who uses abilities inspired by the monsters they face to bring healing or hurt.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the first chronological entry in the “Erdrick Trilogy,” which also includes Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II. It is a full-scale remake of Dragon Quest III that overhauls its 16-bit aesthetics with modern pixel-art stylings in the vein of Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy.
Players will take on the role of the Hero who is the child of Ortega, a legendary figure and warrior. They are summoned by the King of Aliahan to rid the world of an ancient evil known as Baramos, who Ortega perished fighting many years ago in the heart of a fiery volcano. In that quest, they will leave the safety of their home and venture across the world, solving problems, recruiting allies, and fighting in classic turn-based battles.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Overview
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.
Story
Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.
Build your perfect party
Recruit a variety of allies, with three able to join your party to aid you on your quest. Choose their vocations, appearances and their voices. There’s even a brand new vocation exclusive to this remake: the monster wrangler!
Travel across an expansive open world
Explore a wealth of towns, castles, caves, towers and dungeons to explore on your adventure, with hidden secrets waiting to be discovered.
Strategic, turn-based battles
Battle a vast array of monsters in classic DRAGON QUEST turn-based battles. Set party tactics and switch up weapons, abilities and spells to take on all of the challenging foes that await you.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Screenshots
If you’re curious about what RPGFan thinks of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, feel free to check out our most recent hands-on impressions, penned by Zach Wilkerson. He came away from the experience positive about it being the perfect place for newcomers to try their hand at Dragon Quest!
As someone who has barely touched Dragon Quest as a series, I’m deeply curious about diving into this upon its release. It’s also heartening to know that it will eventually be followed by the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake set to release sometime in 2025! A perfect portable game in autumn leading into the chill of winter, no doubt!
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will launch on November 14th for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
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