DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake launched on November 14, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Its Steam release followed on November 15. The game is now available, according to Square Enix’s official store.
When did Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake come out?
Square Enix released DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake on November 14, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Windows. The Steam version arrived one day later, on November 15, 2024, according to the release announcement.
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Which platforms can you play it on?
The remake is available on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, including Steam. Square Enix also lists a standard physical game for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S; its store page is the place to check current regional availability and stock.
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Square Enix’s official store describes a collector set containing the physical game, a game-case storage box, character and monster acrylic blocks, and digital items. Stock and exact regional details can change, so check the listing for the edition and platform you want before buying.
#1 Best Overall
- DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy – the first three games of the mainline DRAGON QUEST series. Featuring vibrant HD-2D graphics, new and modernized features, and a refined narrative, players are invited to set out on an epic fantasy adventure to save the world from a dark evil.
- A fully modernized remake of the original: Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.
- Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles: A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.
- Immersive world: Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.
- Experience a timeless musical score: An immersive, authentic, and diverse musical composition that captures the timeless essence and magic of the DRAGON QUEST universe.
What kind of game is it?
This is a one-player role-playing game and a remake of Dragon Quest III. Square Enix describes the story as the narrative beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy: you play as the child of Ortega, sent to continue Ortega’s quest against the Archfiend Baramos. Battles are turn-based.
HD-2D presentation and updated play
The game pairs rendered 3D backgrounds with classic 2D pixel sprites. Square Enix’s launch announcement describes the style as blending “beautifully rendered and dynamic 3D backgrounds with classic 2D pixel sprites.” Publisher materials also list a modernized interface, adjustable battle speed, and auto-battle. A May 2025 update notice documents further adjustments to traversal, vocations, and shortcuts.
Rank #2
- Turn-based combat system and characters with multiple vocations
- Stunning HD 2D graphics that bring the world to life like never before
- Explore a big world full of exciting places and unexpected encounters
- Experience a timeless soundtrack and immerse yourself in the magic of the Dragon Quest universe
Is Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch 2?
Square Enix’s documented option is an update to the Nintendo Switch version, released July 31, 2025. The publisher says it improves graphics when that Switch version is played on Nintendo Switch 2 and adds options to prioritize frame rate or graphics. The official materials reviewed describe this as a Switch-version update, not a separate Switch 2 edition. See Square Enix’s Switch 2 update FAQ for the publisher’s details.
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Best Value
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Rank #3
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Choosing a version
- For a particular console: Choose the Nintendo Switch, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S version that matches your system; PC players can choose Windows or Steam.
- If you want a boxed copy: Square Enix lists standard physical editions for Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Check the store for current stock and local edition details.
- If the collectibles matter: The listed collector set includes a storage box and acrylic character and monster blocks, in addition to the game and digital items. Verify availability and contents for your region before purchasing.
- If you play on Switch 2: Square Enix documents improved graphics and frame-rate-versus-graphics options through the update to the Nintendo Switch version.
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