Rather than a full, polygonal upgrade, Square Enix is utilizing the retro-modern fusion they call HD-2D from its Octopath series to revive games like Dragon Quest 3 for modern audiences.

Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake now has a confirmed release date, and a trilogy edition has also been announced. The game will be available on 30th October this year across Switch, Switch 2 ...

We've just discovered that a collector's edition of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is also on the way. Square Enix says quantities are "limited," so if you're keen, better hop on over to the ...

There's excitement in the air on Dragon Quest Day, as fans of the series are learning more about the upcoming Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake that's set to release on PC and consoles later this year.

Dragon Quest 3 was a treat, and now DQ1+2 will round out the set with Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake. Despite my affection for retro RPGs, early Dragon Quest is a relative blind spot for me ...

Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will launch on 30th October, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and Switch 2, and PC. Unlike the release of Dragon ...

PAX East was remarkable for a lot of reasons this year, but the appearance of a playable demo of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake made it truly special. For approximately 30 minutes, I played ...

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HD-2D is the natural culmination of looking back to the NES and SNES eras of gaming for inspiration. In the 1980s and early 1990s, games sported pixelated art styles out of necessity. In 2024 ...

Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake will release on October 30, 2025, on PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store), PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S. Square Enix has just confirmed the RPG is also coming to ...