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Today, SQUARE ENIX ® released DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, a stunning reimagining of the beloved, formative masterpiece DRAGON QUEST III. Featuring vibrant HD-2D graphics, new and modernized features, and a refined narrative, players are invited to set out on an epic fantasy adventure to save the world from a dark evil. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch ™, PlayStation ® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam ® and Microsoft Store on Windows.
Watch the DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake launch trailer here:
https://youtu.be/IUY2sJ1lwx8
Developed by SQUARE ENIX, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake uses the acclaimed HD-2D style, which blends beautifully rendered and dynamic 3D backgrounds with classic 2D pixel sprites. This approach retains the spirit of the classic DRAGON QUEST III, and provided the creative opportunity to make it more accessible and appealing, with more detailed lighting and shading effects, a more visually spectacular world to roam, and beautifully rendered monsters.
Numerous enhancements to improve the gameplay experience make the overall experience feel like a more modern game, including quality-of-life improvements, full English and Japanese voice acting, and auto-saves. The game also delivers a refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, with new animations, adjustable battle speeds, an auto-battle setting, and more.
As players explore the vast world map, they will notice an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, accompanied by an immersive soundtrack that captures the timeless essence and magic of the DRAGON QUEST universe, composed by Koichi Sugiyama and performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony.
Additionally, the classic DRAGON QUEST III story fans know and love, which is chronologically first in the “Erdrick Trilogy,” has been refined to better tie-in to the events of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, which is releasing next year.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is now available for purchase now via the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Steam. For more information, visit https://dragonquesthd2d.com.
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About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX ® and TAITO ® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including FINAL FANTASY ™, which has sold over 195 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST ®, which has sold over 91 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS ®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
About DRAGON QUEST
DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 91 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”
The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped over 6.5 million units globally to date.
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