Critically Acclaimed Remake Available Now On All Major Platforms
December 6, 2024
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Square Enix :
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 5, 2024) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today that DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, the RPG that IGN called “a shining example of how to remake a classic RPG,” has surpassed 2 million units in worldwide shipments and digital downloads. The game, which launched globally on Nov. 14, is currently available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store on Windows.
Acclaimed by critics all over the world, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a complete remake of DRAGON QUEST III (originally released in 1988), now featuring the HD-2D graphic style, a unique blend of pixel art and 3D graphics. The story and the series' familiar turn-based command battles remain true to the original, but DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake also includes a variety of additional elements, including voiced event scenes, orchestral music, a new “Monster Wrangler" vocation, the “Monster Arena” feature for extra challenges and new story episodes featuring Ortega, the protagonist’s father.
Additionally, the classic DRAGON QUEST III story fans know and love, which is chronologically first in the “Erdrick Trilogy,” has been refined to better tie-in to the events of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is planned for release next year.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is perfect for anyone who thoroughly enjoyed the previous versions, newcomers to the DRAGON QUEST franchise and gamers of all ages – even those who don’t typically play RPGs.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is now available for purchase via the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Steam. For more information, visit https://dragonquesthd2d.com.
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About DRAGON QUEST
DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 91 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”
The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped over 7 million units globally to date.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 91 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
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