Summary
Square Enix has confirmed thatDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remakeis coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 30 alongside the PC, PS5, original Switch, and Xbox Series X versions of the game. TheDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewas a hit for Square Enix, and so it’s no surprise that the company has decided to give a remake treatment to the first two games as well. However, those that have yet to dive in to the series may actually want to playDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakebefore they check outDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remakelaterthis year.
One of the reasons why Square Enix releasedDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakefirst is because, chronologically, it’s the earliest game in the series. TheoriginalDragon Questtrilogycenters around the hero Erdrick, with players able to experience his story with Square Enix’s eye-popping HD-2D art style. And now we know those on Nintendo Switch 2 will be getting a native version ofDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake.
Square Enix confirmed theDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake’s Nintendo Switch 2 port as part of the company’s Dragon Quest Day celebrations. Alongside confirming thatDragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remakeis coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, the company also confirmed the game’s October 30 release date. Fans of the franchise can mark their calendars accordingly, even if they don’t plan on having a Nintendo Switch 2 at that time. After all,Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remakewill also be coming to PC, PS5, original Switch, and Xbox Series X.
When is the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake Release Date?
It hasn’t been confirmed yet if fans can expect a native Switch 2 release forDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, but such a release might be redundant. While the game would get some performance boosts from the new console, it will already be playable on the device. That’s because theNintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with the OG Switch, so Switch 2 gamers don’t have to worry about missing out on replaying the Erdrick Trilogy in its entirety.
Square Enix has shown a great deal of support for the Nintendo Switch 2 early on. It has already confirmed thatFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeis coming to the Switch 2 and has hinted that other games in that trilogy will be making their way to the new console as well. Square Enix will also be releasingBravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remasteras a launch title for the Switch 2when the new console releases on June 5. Clearly, Square Enix fans are going to have plenty to play on the Switch 2 this year.
