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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Launch Trailer Drops Ahead of October 30 Release

The new trailer confirms expanded stories featuring Matilda, an ocean-floor region, plus updated combat systems.

Overview

  • Square Enix released a combined story and launch trailer that showcases reimagined scenes from both games and closes with the message “A new ending awaits…”.
  • The remake launches worldwide on October 30, 2025 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Windows and Steam.
  • On Xbox, the release supports Xbox Play for cross-buy and save sync between console and Windows PC, with no Game Pass announcement.
  • The package is a full HD-2D remake that unites Dragon Quest I and II into a single release with new areas, dungeons, encounters, and bosses.
  • Major additions include the new playable Princess of Cannock, Matilda, deeper character episodes, an undersea region in Dragon Quest II, and new systems like scrolls and sigils with significantly enhanced battles.