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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Reaches 2 Million Sales Globally

Square Enix's reimagined classic finds strong success, with Japan leading sales and creator Yuji Horii encouraging fans to share the game with newcomers.

  • Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has shipped and digitally sold over 2 million copies worldwide within three weeks of release.
  • Japanese players account for at least half of the sales, with approximately 1 million physical copies sold in the region, plus additional digital sales.
  • The remake features a complete graphical overhaul in the HD-2D style, offering a visually vibrant reimagining of the iconic RPG.
  • Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii urged players who have completed the game to lend their copies to children or newcomers, aiming to introduce them to the series and RPG genre.
  • The remake's success sets the stage for the anticipated Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, scheduled for release next year.
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