Summary
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2Dis the first game in theDragon Questseries to receive an HD-2D remake, withDragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remaketo follow in 2025. So far, Square Enix has released information on the game’s story, its gameplay, and when it will be made available. The studio has also released trailers and screenshots to allow players to get a look at the revamped game.
Originally released in the U.S. asDragon Warrior 3,Dragon Quest 3has been re-released quite a few times since then. Newer versions were made in 1996, 2001, 2009, 2011, and 2014. However,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2Dis a completely overhauled versionof the game. Players can expect a mixture of old and new elements, which will now have a style closer to that ofOctopath Traveler.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Release Date & Pre-Order Bonuses
DQ3 Remake Will Release On November 14
Players can get their hands onDragon Quest 3 HD-2Dstarting June 08, 2025. The game is currently available to pre-order, and players who do will receive 16 in-game items. These items include Elevated Shoes, 3 Seeds of Strength, 3 Seeds of Defence, 3 Seeds of Agility, 3 Seeds of Life, and 3 Seeds of Magic to help players along on their journey.
What Platforms Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Are On
DQ3 Remake Is Coming To PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, & Xbox
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2Dwill be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.Physical versions are available for PS5, Xbox, and Switch, with digital versions available for PS5, Xbox, and PC, but not Nintendo Switch. There are also two different editions of the game players can choose from.
The Standard Edition is just the game and comes in both digital and physical. There is also a physical Collector’s Edition of theDQ3remake.The Collector’s Edition comes with a collectible game case which looks like a book from the game. It also comes with acrylic figures of the game’s characters and monsters and some in-game items. There are also two exclusive digital wallpapers that players get with the Collector’s Edition.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Classes
All Confirmed Vocations For DQ3 Remake So Far
Character classes inDragon Quest 3 HD-2Dare known as vocations, and the game has 10 of them. 9 vocations were already present in the original game, with a 10th one seemingly being added for the remake. The new class looks to be the Monster Masher, which is a vocation that has appeared in previousDragon Questgames likeDQ7. Below are the classes, along with how they functioned in previous iterations ofDQ3:
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Story Details
Important Characters From DQ3 Remake
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2Dis a turn-based RPG where players assemble a party of characters and go on a quest to defeat the Archfiend.The main character is the child of a hero named Ortegawho was given the same task but ultimately failed. The gameplay is a mix of turn-based combat, overworld exploration, and narrative segments.
This remake completelyoverhauls the look ofDragon Quest 3, and will likely be a huge treat for fans of the original. It will also be a good jumping-on point for players who have never tried aDragon Questgame before. More details aboutDragon Quest 3 HD-2Dshould trickle out as the November relase date gets closer.
