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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Adds Seabed Underwater Region to Dragon Quest II

Square Enix outlines original content that expands the 1987 game with merfolk, underwater travel, new dungeons, plus a new boss.

Overview

  • Square Enix and Artdink detailed the Seabed/Ocean Depths for Dragon Quest II, enabling ship travel beneath the surface with sunken wrecks and new dungeons.
  • Players encounter mermaids who introduce Mersea, a merfolk town that anchors a new storyline where they seek help.
  • Mariella, presented as one of Hargon’s Champions, appears as a new boss threatening the peace of the seas.
  • Official screenshots released for TGS week show the Ocean Floor sequence featuring all four party members.
  • The collection launches October 30, 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC, with digital pre-orders available now.