Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake 'Draws Near' as Square Enix Confirms Platforms

The upcoming Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by Square Enix, styled after the Octopath Traveller series, is set to be released on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Initially announced in May 2021, the game has been quiet but now teases its approach with a short video hinting at an upcoming showcase, potentially in summer 2024. This remake revives the 1988 classic in a modern HD-2D visual style that blends 2D characters with high-quality 3D backgrounds, enhancing the traditional RPG experience.

The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is an upcoming revival of the classic 1988 role-playing game, Dragon Quest 3. This remake aims to recreate the original game's experience using the HD-2D graphical style, which was first introduced in Square Enix's Octopath Traveler series1. The HD-2D style combines 2D characters with high-quality 3D backgrounds, giving the game a modern look while still paying homage to its retro roots.

The original Dragon Quest 3, released in 1988, is considered a seminal title in the role-playing game genre and has had a significant influence on many games that followed. The HD-2D Remake intends to introduce the game to a new audience while allowing long-time fans to revisit the classic adventure with enhanced visuals and modernized gameplay elements.

The remake was announced in May 2021 during the franchise's 35th-anniversary event, but details have been scarce since then. Recently, a teaser video and a post on social media confirmed that the game would be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam5. The release date remains unknown, but the teaser suggests that more information may be revealed during a showcase in the summer of 2024.