Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake kicked off today’s Nintendo Direct, giving us our first look at the first two games in the Erdrick Trilogy. The remakes of the first two Dragon Quest titles will debut this year as a single package for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Check out the trailer below, featuring stunning HD-2D graphics done by Team Asano.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Overview
The game combines full remakes of DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II, allowing players to experience the legendary RPGs for the first time ever on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows in 2025.
The new trailer showed off gameplay for the first time, as players take control of the descendants of Erdrick, the legendary hero whose legacy is passed down through generations in these games. Last year’s DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake chronologically takes place beforeDRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, so players can continue the story in these games and complete the revered Erdrick Trilogy or pick up and play this compilation as a standalone adventure.
Developed by SQUARE ENIX Team Asano, HD-2D is a critically acclaimed graphic style that combines pixel art characters with 3D backgrounds, then adds high-definition visual effects to deliver a nostalgic, yet fresh visual style. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is the sixth title produced in the HD-2D style.
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Last year, players began to revisit the Erdrick Trilogy with the launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Zach’s review praises it for being faithful to the original and also points out all the graphical and quality-of-life updates.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will launch in 2025 for Switch, PS5, XSX, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. For more information on this title and other Nintendo Direct news, you’re already on the right track here at RPGFan!
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