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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Launches in October; Switch 2 Version Confirmed

As highlighted by Wario64 on Bluesky, it’s confirmed that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be a Game-Key Card release for the Switch 2. This means the physical cartridge will not contain significant data and will instead require users to download the full game from the eShop.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Switch 2 US version) is key card confirmed, 17GB

Wario64 (@wario64.bsky.social) May 27, 2025

A Collector’s Edition will be made available via the official Square Enix Store, which offers up a number of physical goodies. The game itself will likely still be a Game-Key Card, priced at $149.99.

CEImage: Square Enix Store

Original Story: To celebrate Dragon Quest Day, Square Enix and developer Artdink Corporation have announced that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will launch on October 30, 2025.

As expected, a Switch 2 version has also been confirmed. Those with save data for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will receive bonus content, while pre-ordering the digital deluxe edition will also include digital goodies.

Let’s check out what’s included:

Save Data Bonus

Players with existing save data for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake are entitled to the following bonus in-game items in both Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II.

The marvelous makeover kit contains:

Dragon Quest I: One dog suit
Dragon Quest II: One cat suit

Pre-Order Bonus

Anyone who pre-orders the digital version of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will receive a free trouble-free travel kit in the game.

The trouble-free travel kit contains:

– One pair of elevating shoes
– Three seeds of strength
– Three seeds of defence
– Three seeds of agility
– Three seeds of life
– Three seeds of magic

It’s unknown how the Switch 2 version will improve performance, but it’s speculated that the locked 30fps performance from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake may be boosted to 60fps for Dragon Quest I & II.

We’ll likely find out more in the coming weeks and months.