For the story-connected Erdrick Trilogy, the chronological order is Dragon Quest III → Dragon Quest I → Dragon Quest II. Square Enix producer Masaaki Hayasaka recommends that order for the HD-2D remakes. It is the established order for this trilogy—not a confirmed timeline for every numbered Dragon Quest game.
Erdrick Trilogy chronological order
- Dragon Quest III — the trilogy’s earliest story.
- Dragon Quest I — follows the events of III.
- Dragon Quest II — follows I.
Xbox Wire likewise identifies Dragon Quest III as the first chronological title in the Erdrick Trilogy (Xbox Wire, May 27, 2025). Hayasaka recommends playing the HD-2D remakes in the order III, I, II, noting that the sequence can reveal story surprises (PlayStation.Blog, September 4, 2025).
Chronological order versus numbered order
| Order type | Sequence | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Story chronology | III → I → II | The in-universe order of the Erdrick Trilogy. |
| Numbered progression | I → II → III | The order suggested by the games’ numbering, not the trilogy’s story chronology. |
If your question is when the trilogy’s stories happen, use III, I, II. If you prefer to follow the numbered progression, I, II, III is an option, but it is not the chronological sequence Hayasaka recommends for the remakes.
Is there a chronological order for all Dragon Quest games?
There is no complete all-series chronology established by the cited official sources. Square Enix’s series overview describes the franchise’s history and changing technology, but does not place every numbered game into one in-universe timeline (Square Enix series overview). Treat claims about where IV–XI fit relative to one another or to the Erdrick Trilogy as unconfirmed unless supported by an authoritative source.
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Which releases follow this order?
The modern releases for this sequence are Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Square Enix also announced an Erdrick Trilogy collection packaging those releases together (Square Enix Press Hub).
| Release | Official release timing | Platforms listed |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake | November 14, 2024; Steam November 15, 2024 | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC storefronts |
| Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake | October 30, 2025; Steam October 31, 2025 | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC storefronts |
These dates and platforms are listed on Square Enix’s official product pages for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Store availability, language, and editions can differ by market, so check the listing for your region before choosing a version.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What about Dragon Quest XI?
The cited sources do not establish an authoritative placement for Dragon Quest XI in a complete franchise chronology or settle every proposed connection to the Erdrick Trilogy. It is therefore not possible to give a definitive all-series answer based on these sources; the confirmed chronological recommendation here applies to III, I, and II.
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