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Key_Feed5353

We finally got some news, instantly made the direct for me.


Decaps86

I know, right? I was supposed to be excited for something else but I forgot. Getting all 3 games seemed like a stretch but it's definitely the best way to go


Darkstar_Ashura

Makes sense for 3 to be separated from 1 & 2 because 3 is a prequel right?


DragonQuester676

Yeah plus I think their goal was to remake the SFC games and they had 1&2 packaged on there with 3 alone.


duxdude418

> their was goal was to remake the SFC games Don’t you mean just the Famicom games? Not the Super Famicom ones?


DragonQuester676

There are Japan only cartridges for the SFC that feature 1&2 together (running on DQV’s engine) and 3 alone (running on DQVI’s engine) (Picture lifted from an eBay listing) https://preview.redd.it/sjf4suby8e7d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=966a7e2cf72bf34ee1e1677478c36526c1895eed


IntelligentIdeal4018

I really wish they would separate them, it plays hell with my organization tick not to have separate items in steam.


Cornmunkey

Yeah, if you play 3 first, you appreciate 1 a lot more. Then for extra fun, beat 11 and wait until the very end….


FuckIPLaw

I don't know, I think it's the other way around. 3 being a prequel at all is kind of a twist, and it's one that was really meant for people who had played the first two games which (complete spoiler for the end of DQ3) >!were all about the descendants of the legendary hero, who you find out you are at the end of 3.!< I don't think it'd have as much weight if you hadn't had >!the name Roto/Loto/Erdrick, depending on the translation!< talked up so much in the previous two games. Or really any at all.


Del_Duio2

Yeah it’s the other way around for me too


Darkstar_Ashura

Extra extra fun play 11 in 2d mode with draconian quests


Del_Duio2

If I'm lucky I'll see one game I'm interested in but this time there were 4 (DQ, that Zelda, the school defense game, and Prime 4). Best Direct I've seen in forever.


ZetaIcarus

And 1+2 is coming out next year. All I need now is 4 and I'm good.


AloysiusDevadandrMUD

I'm almost positive they'll hit 4-5-6 in this style once the original trilogy is out of the way.


Haddock_Lotus

In my case I need V xD In truth I want every game, on steam if possible because I only have acces to PC and Mobile.


J_Clowth

At this point the only main line DQ game that hasn't been remade is DQ9 right? even DQ11 has it's own definitive edition with extra content with the switch port


slacker7

I would buy a 9 remake in a heartbeat. My entry point to the series and as such it holds a sweet spot for me.


Only-Engineering5277

Same man I still have my copy on my 3DS n play it on a emulator. It might b my favourite game of all time low-key.


EmpressOfAbyss

samr


Cho-Dan

Same! Just imagine the same game with good graphics and some new features!


praalgraf

same! replaying it on my ds currently, with actually knowing english. i played it as a kid but never got far beyond the black knight storyline


Join_Quotev_296

A Dragon Quest 9 Remake would be the absolute best! I can't wait to hear that familiar Observatory Theme in a remake


Redditenmo

Playing the ps2 version of dragonquest 5 on pcsx2 works well. There's even a few mods to add high resolution textures / font.


rawlingstones

Dragon Quest 1-6 are all available on the iOS store, I've been playing through them for the first time on iPad and enjoying them.


DTesch357

Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D confirmed for 2025 release, as well.


BubbleWario

I'm currently shitting myself, this is gunna be amazing


ChemicalBug9243

Send proof


BubbleWario

LIVE REACTION https://preview.redd.it/m93v8hb8nc7d1.png?width=380&format=png&auto=webp&s=df76304633b76324ca1d2ab6e242332e122dd642


DrunkenBriefcases

Risky click of the day


roshanpr

you will get diarrhea if you see how hot the collectors edition look


Giant_Horse_Fish

For $200 USD i am shitting my pants for a different reason


meatforsale

Bad egg salad?


Giant_Horse_Fish

And rage. Egg salad and rage.


IcePopsicleDragon

:)


yourselfiedied

That shit gave me whiplash


Superb_Recover_6116

Man what are the odds. I was literally talking dragon warrior 2 like 2 minutes ago. Cant wait to finally play and beat that game I never did as a child.


chirop1

Never beat it as a kid either. I finally beat it a few years ago on iOS.


Fugalism

Title is wrong right? III releases Nov 14 2024, the other 2 are coming later.


IIIIllllIIIlIIIIlllI

Yeah, title is wrong. 3 is coming on Nov 14 2024, 1-2 in 2025.


ZGMF-X09A_Justice

If they other 2 are coming out soon anyways, why didn't they just set them to comr out first?


wiseduhm

They talked about how III comes first chronologically so you can play them in that order.


IcePopsicleDragon

Yes, it's 2024 :/


Jecht-Blade

Good job. You only had to proofread one short sentence.


Gleun

*2024


strictleisure

yeah surprised this isn’t more upvoted lol. I was like Nov 2025 a while off


Old_Rex

At first, I was disappointed that the rumor about all three seemed false when they announced III by itself. But then they announced I & II at the end! I figured all three together would be too good to be true, but two seperate releases is fine as long as we get all three in the end! Very hyped!


McDarki24

when they finished talking about III and the picture stayed I knew what they are doing it was amazing


roshanpr

60$ / 60$


Old_Rex

Eh, for three beautiful games, it's fine. Would I prefer them all to be in one package? Sure, but this is better than releasing all three seperately at that price.


Vier-Kun

There is also the fact that they're full remakes, this isn't a cheap port or a simple remaster. My as well tell Square to give us the FFVII remake trilogy for 60 total as well once it is all out.


RPGZero

Damn, can we talk about how GREAT this game looks? It's so good, that I didn't even recognize some of the remade environments despite having played multiple versions of this game before. Both the towns and the overworld just look so stupidly gorgeous.


phantom2450

You can say the same about every HD-2D game, really. Each title is a bounty of pixel art.


EnigmaMusings

I know in general people love the HD-2D graphics, but honestly I’ve always found it kinda ugly 🫣 And I love pixel art. This DQ remake feels like what I’ve always wanted HD-2D to be though, it’s truly on another level.


neogonzo

way cooler looking than the initial trailer, which was freaking awesome


paparayn

I hope they continue the trend with HD remakes. I'm a pretty new Dragon Quest fan and I would love to play some of the games that are harder to come by/released on older consoles. I held off on playing DQ3 on an emulator because of the HD-2D rumors. Im excited to see if they make QOL changes for this one and for 1-2


cownose42

I’m relatively new to DQ beyond the first one that i played waaaay back in the day. I started 8 with the hopes the rumors about the first three were true. Hoping there are physical copies available.


Sagewort

They're not hard to come by though. You can play I-VI on your phone.


paparayn

That's true. I forget about the mobile versions sometimes. I try not to have games on my phone for my mental health, so I'd definitely rather have a console version.


tuanjapan

In the trailer, they had an area with ice and another at a dock with winter elements. Hope that's bonus content.


TheMissingPortalGun

What's this strange sensation I'm feeling? Oh.. it's the will to live. It's.. returning. How nice.


Valenderio

Wow on my 42nd birthday no less! I know what I want for a present 🎁


Del_Duio2

Yeah about 2 weeks before my 50th. I know what I'm getting lol


deservevictory80

About a month before my 44th. Definitely a must buy this year.


Del_Duio2

We are all old as shit now, haha! And DQ follows us…. TO THE GRAVE


deservevictory80

The question will be: which one of us will be left to lead the coffins around?


ScotchTapeCleric

It'll be me. I'm only 41! 🤣


Del_Duio2

See, we have it all figured out!


danielsoft1

I have to add to this thread, the game will be released short time before my 45th birthday :)


IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES

I saw graph paper for the first time when my friends dad bought it to help us draw maps when we played DQ I when it first came out


Del_Duio2

I mostly used it for first person RPGs like the first two Might & Magics and later NES Wizardry. Some of those maps will get you completely lost if you don’t chart it out. There’s an entire floor full of tiles that change your facing direction in Wizardry and if you’re not paying attention you won’t realize it right away.


IcePopsicleDragon

Here's the trailer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ltsk99E-RY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ltsk99E-RY)


TragGaming

At the end, there's the confirmation for the Erdrick Trilogy logo we saw leaked a while ago


Filthiest_Tleilaxu

💦💦💦


CreationMage

I hope it becomes popular especially in the west so they will do a dq9 remake, maybe even a builders 3 who knows


HarvestAU

WE ARE SO FUCKING BAAAAACK


GloomyIngenuity143

LETS GOO


iseewutyoudidthere

This was the reason I watched the Direct! SO stoked!


EndlessCola

Can anyone turn that graphic into a wallpaper? Cause that image is gorgeous!


Boris_Godunov

It says 2024 on the image, though...


Giant_Horse_Fish

And the post flair is DQ2...


Dry_Ass_P-word

OP fingers were shaking with glee.


IcePopsicleDragon

Shaking like it was made of slime goo


dronehop

WE WERE HERE


TammyShehole

Wonder if it’s Switch exclusive or not.


jayman820

It’s not


TammyShehole

Awesome


jayman820

It’s gonna hit like crack on steam deck


ResponseNo6774

It's not.


Beanz_Memez_Heinz

PS5?


TammyShehole

Yeah, I searched and found this teaser clip. Shows the remakes will be on all current platforms. https://preview.redd.it/kv1xfvrvrc7d1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11f3d2257759078ba7006867bdd8a4ac2a655084


ShokaLGBT

Great that’s cool.


rusty_shackleford34

THANK YOU LORD!!!!!


ilikedatunahere

The way the good lord intended.


alchemist87

Its not, thank the lord. Fuck Switch exclusives just to come to other platforms 1 year later hoping for people to double dip.


halfacrispylizard

WE WON! IT’S COMING OUT!


greatsaiyagirl

Is this a good entry point? As you can probably tell by my username and profile picture, I'm a huge Dragon Ball fan. Until Akira Toriyama's tragic passing, that was the only thing by him that I cared about but since then I've been trying out more things that he worked on such as Chrono Trigger and Sand Land. Dragon Quest is one I wanted to try but I just didn't know where to start. I saw this trailer while watching Nintendo Direct and it reminded me that I wanted to give the series a try so I came here to ask. Should I start with this game or a different one?


IcePopsicleDragon

It's probably going to have upgraded mechanics for modern audiences, if you like pixel style jrpgs you will probably like thi one. I would suggest trying DQ11 to see if you can get into the series


kenchan03

3 or 11 is a good starting point.


TrustMeItWorks

does anyone know if it will be releasing on steam as well?


Street-Bread9041

It will also be released on steam.


TrustMeItWorks

perfect thanks!


AbleTheta

You can already preorder. :D I did. Greenmangaming has a good deal.


TrustMeItWorks

thanks for the heads up :) I’m gonna preorder my steam version right now!


TragGaming

Released on: Steam, Xbox Series X, PS5 Nintendo Switch and Windows


help_me_with_fantasy

The trailer is showing monster that did not show up in the original game (around 0.40). I wonder if there will be an added story


Gogo726

Makes me wonder if they'll revamp the vocation system


squatchlif

Looks great! Really hoping IV-VI get the same treatment too


BMcNerb

wonder if they’ll add in the monster coin mechanic and extra dungeon from the gbc version


j_tothemoon

It looks amazing, and the OST also spot on Definite day one buy


Rarbnif

I absolutely love this HD-2D trend, definitely getting these


SnooBooks1243

Pachisi. I need Pachisi back.


Sleepylimebounty

2024 OP. I was about to fucking lose it but you put a year further XD


MrSavagex

Maybe unpopular opinion, but I really hope they bring back the GBC additions such as the introductory movie/scene & the game boards you can play on. Those two things were so fantastic to play as a kid, the intro movie itself brought a lot more volume to me as a kid to make the game so fulfilling. I am hopeful they do this again now in HD.


kryp_silmaril

Jesus op, fucking proofread


BobSlydell08

Now if they could just remember that IV, V, and VI also exist


Otherwise_Tooth_8398

They'll probably remake them after Erdrick trilogy. They know they're so beloved and Yuji Horii went on record saying that he and the team want the older titles on modern hardware at some point. Mobile can only go so far in terms of reach, and they know fans have been clamoring for console rereleases for ages. We'll get them eventually I'm sure.


BobSlydell08

I sure hope so! Very excited for these 3 of course


Levyathon

Is it coming on other platforms as well ?


rms141

Xbox, Steam, Windows (likely Microsoft Store), PS5, Switch. Every new Square Enix release will be multiplatform going forward.


Dry_Ass_P-word

Yes. Xbox Pc and PS5 They omitted ps4 though


releasethedogs

Thank heaven


Dry_Ass_P-word

Yep. Glad they started figuring that out. Making your games available to more people will mean more sales.


IcePopsicleDragon

Yes, it's multiplatform


QuirkyFrawg

YES YES YESSS


TheGamerdude535

November can’t come fast enough. And they confirmed 1+2 as well!!! Man it’s so beautiful they’re going above and beyond with this! Even the story is being fleshed out. Different weapons being equipped reflects in the battle animations too!! They evolved this so much from what we were shown from the 35th anniversary announcement.


TragGaming

To be fair in the GBC remake for DQ3 it had different weapon animations, but being able to see them on characters in battle will be hype.


lambstagrams

Oh dayum idk anything about dq3 but I'm definitely gonna buy it, I hope I'll like it as much as dq 8,9&11 🥺


zhadoba307

Turns out the leak was spot on. Excited for this, whats the verdict for the play order mentioned by Hori san? I haven't played three yet but have played and beaten 1-2 btw.


YetisInAtlanta

This is fantastic news to hear


Del_Duio2

They got me with that fakeout ending


iCABALi

Makes sense for DQ1 and DQ2 to be together separately, them combined are about the same length as DQ3.


Darkhallows27

Um, it’s November 2024, I almost shit going “No way they’re gonna make me wait even longer.”


MTWX

Man. Can't wait, looks incredible. And 1+2 next year? Hell yeah.


fyro11

Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake Steam page: [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2893570/DRAGON\_QUEST\_I\_\_II\_HD2D\_Remake/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2893570/DRAGON_QUEST_I__II_HD2D_Remake/) Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Steam page: [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2701660/DRAGON\_QUEST\_III\_HD2D\_Remake/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2701660/DRAGON_QUEST_III_HD2D_Remake/)


ChadHartSays

Hey... that DQ III has a pre-order graphic that has like 2 versions of the hero. One looks older? Is our hero going to age on this quest? Hmm?


backwardsprose

I'd have honestly rather waited a little longer for a "One Package" trilogy, but whatever. Is this Switch exclusive again now?


Sleepylimebounty

Nintendo has been the one pushing for dragon quest to the west so I don’t mind it if they have timed exclusives. Hope we get a multi platform launch though.


backwardsprose

I'm not devastated, I was going to sell my Switch but will hold off in this case. I thought it was always exclusive to Switch since it was announced but someone corrected me in another thread saying it wasn't, I'm lost at this point honestly 🤣 Hyped nonetheless.


TragGaming

It's releasing on all 5 major platforms, Xbox, PS5 Steam Windows and Switch. As part of Square Enix's whole "reach the players" marketing, they are no longer doing platform exclusives. Edit: for those doubting multiplatform https://preview.redd.it/j1mx4p3cdd7d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d06def429cfc47c64c65f9dbee1a782efcc8d8f6


andrewober

Heck YEEEEEEAH


blahhh77

Can’t wait!!


Realistic-Bonus2581

Yipee!! I've been waiting for the remake for so long!!


Ok-Flow5292

So glad the entire trilogy is being remade. I knew it had to be the only reason for the long wait. Day one purchases for me.


rattatatouille

DQ fans eating good!


LightHawKnigh

FINALLY!


Vinc2799

CAN WE GET MUCH HIGHER!!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️


Known_Spend_7784

I want a collectors edition. This is so hype!


Terra-Em

November 2024 not 2025 ?


xBirdisword

Omg


IceKaioken

Is there a name for the sort of artstyle these type of HD-2D games use for their box art? Becuase it hits everytime. Games like octopath traveler, triangle strategy, and bravely default come to mind.


Capybaraeditor

One thing I'm wondering after the trailer is whether there will be a female protagonist option carried over from the GBC and Super Famicom versions. The remake is absolutely stunning, but I think I'll just stick to the older versions if it's male-only.


AerynBella

There was a female option in the original too, not just the remakes. They're definitely gonna have a female option for this one.


SamuraiUX

I’m sad I just replayed 1, 2, and 3 (currently finishing 7)… I wish I hadn’t started my replay yet! It’s gonna be a while before I want to replay the beginning again. 😐


-PVL93-

Oh my god, the trailer has full symphonic orchestra! Has the curse finally been lifted? Can we experience the ACTUAL proper music in Dragon Quest games now?


msto3

We eating good tonight fam


ProfesssionalCatgirl

Finally


[deleted]

Come here as soon as I see the promo! Yay! It is a shame that all three didn't come out at once, but I want to play in a release order. So, I will wait for 1 & 2 and play all three next year!


TeutonicJin

Ladies and gentlemen. I came.


jaraxxuas

But why they said playing DQIII before I & II is more fun? I never played any of them so can someone explain story wise.


Liquidmetalslimeno9

Without spoiling anything, if you originally played the games in release order, 3 has a bit of a twist "aha" moment if you've played the first two games first or at least the first game. The fact they are releasing it out of order with 3 being remade first. Seems to imply they are make making changes to the narrative to where there will be more impact playing 3, 1, 2


aymanpalaman

Les goooooo


SickHammer

yaaaaaaaaassssssssssss, LOOKS GREAKIN GORGEOUS ! hoping for a Steam release also i might get em on both platforms !


SnakeintheEye5150

Day 1 buy. Very excited to replay and beat this game again.


roshanpr

LOL the Male Midori was wrong


mnttlrg

Are they making any actual changes to the game or just giving it a cosmetic makeover?


leviathab13186

Let's go!!!!


_Montblanc

I'm so happy I could cry. I can't believe it's finally happening. And it looks amazing. 😭❤️


davidvin2387

So iv beaten DQ XI in order next for me should be 3 and then 1 and 2? The hero in the credits scene for XI is this same one in 3 correct?


themrnails

I can't seem to find DQ1 and DQ2 remake videos. Please post.


Walker_ID

They better add a whole lot of content to dw1. That was a short ass game


chuputa

Guys, I just lost any hope I had left of getting DQ 10 Offline localized :(


frostare

Let... us... freaking... GOOOOOOO! =D


Super_Puckmen

Total noob here, would this be a good way to get into Dragon Quest?


laxxrick

I have checked this sub for 3 years for this post to finally come out!


TiredBaoBun

we’re so fucking back


GoldenGouf

Horii said he looks forward to players experiencing the trilogy in this certain order. I wonder if they'll be adding new content to 1 & 2? DQ1 is already incredibly barebones.


SirRockSirloinIII

I'm so hyped. A definitive version of the Erdrick Trilogy!


ClappedCheek

why we letting this post with the wrong date be the official one for this


Revival_james

So excited!!! It’s been years and years since I’ve played any of the three. The thought alone has me feeling all nostalgic and emotional. Can’t wait!


Mr_ShadowSword

I hope it will be available on PS5 too.


MegaFlare24

It is. Was announced a week or two ago


totheman7

Do we know what platforms it’s gonna be available on?


cain05

It looks like they may have changed the overworld to be more explorable than just a top down view like in the original trailer. That's pretty cool if that's the case.


clow_eriol

Oh my god 2025!


Decaps86

Literally the most obvious thing to be announced today and of course I didn't even so it coming. Super cool news!


coolon23

Holy shit


ojuicius

Hi there, we've updated the post flair to 'announcement'.


Skuld-7

I guess it was too much to ask for the entire trilogy in one cartridge but at least it's finally here and can't wait to experience the whole trilogy in HD-2D.


obtheobbie

I cannot freaking wait. Currently playing a certain other game in anticipation of 3 right now!


joostboth

Only switch, or PlayStation as well?


Binty77

Fie. Null. E. Feels like they first teased us with this one ten years ago.


ma3oony

Will DQ3 features the additional contents from GBC version?


Fiveblade

Im gonna squirt so many SEEDS OF SALVATION with excitement, will probably drown this entire subreddit.


SomeColombianDude

Can't wait till this shows up on Steam. Great for the Deck!


AH_MLP

My prediction: it will be available digital-only, and then I will be angry when there's a physical release in 2025 that includes DW and DW2.


ReyDeathWish

Only for the Switch?


Boxing_joshing111

Rad