{"id":291672,"date":"2024-11-15T22:22:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=343517"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:44:14","slug":"dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-remake-everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-remake-everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, everything you need to know about a classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Just a few hours ago, one of the most anticipated video games of 2024 arrived in stores: <strong>Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake<\/strong>. As its name suggests, this is <strong>a remake of the classic Dragon Quest III<\/strong>, one of the most beloved titles in the long-running saga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Square Enix has decided to give it a significant graphical and gameplay overhaul, but what are the changes? For which platforms is it being released? We tell you <strong>all the details and what you need to know about Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Online\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/0d8aa053-f44a-4256-ab5f-47f15b065e51\/35749901\/nintendo-switch-online-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Nintendo Switch Online<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake coming out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is now available for all players. The Japanese title went on sale yesterday, <strong>November 14, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For which platform is Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake being released?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is available on <strong>PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, Nintendo Switch, and PC<\/strong>. Previous generation consoles will not have any version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake \u2013 Launch Trailer \u2013 Nintendo Switch\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nDuv-FAl9DY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many editions does Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake have, and what is its price?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has two editions to purchase: <strong>a standard and a collector&#8217;s edition<\/strong>. Both editions come with bonus items for everyone who pre-ordered the game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some clogs of spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three seeds of strength.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three seeds of endurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three seeds of agility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three seeds of life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three seeds of magic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard edition of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is available for $<strong>59.99<\/strong> and comes with the base game, while the collector&#8217;s edition is priced at $<strong>209.99<\/strong> with all the following content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard edition in physical format of the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collector&#8217;s case for two game boxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete set of acrylic characters and monsters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adventurer accessories set (game items).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two exclusive wallpapers (for PC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake - 20 Minutes of Gameplay\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hr0VRkH-ZZk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake lies a remake of the classic Dragon Quest III. It was announced during <strong>the 35th anniversary of the saga<\/strong> back in May 2021, which marked a new twist on the original Dragon Quest games that featured the art of the sadly deceased <strong>Akira Toriyama<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As can be seen at first glance, the main change the game receives compared to the original is <strong>its visual aspect<\/strong>. Instead of opting for the pixel art style of the namesake work, it now focuses on the <strong>HD-2D pixel art style<\/strong> that has been so successful in games like <strong>Octopath Traveller or the remake of Live a Live<\/strong>. However, this remake is not just about graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn-based combat has also been modified to adapt to the new times with a more current style, <strong>renewed animations<\/strong>, improvements in battle speed, and configuration in automatic battles. Additionally, the <strong>soundtrack has been given an orchestral twist<\/strong>, while still maintaining the essence of Koichi Sugiyama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake - Release Date Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/byuAVOAVYu0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be emphasized that this Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake also features new exclusive content for the occasion, <strong>such as scenarios and characters<\/strong>. The best part is that they have been supervised by <strong>Yuji Horii<\/strong>, the father of the saga, so we have the seal of quality and guarantee from one of the most important people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the starting point of the <strong>Erdrick<\/strong> trilogy, which encompasses the first three main Dragon Quest games. Although it started with the third, Square Enix has already confirmed they are working on the first two, so it&#8217;s only a matter of time before they also hit the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake also features <strong>more quality of life improvements<\/strong> that the modern user will appreciate, from autosave to difficulty modes. It&#8217;s time to discover it all for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch Online\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/0d8aa053-f44a-4256-ab5f-47f15b065e51\/35749901\/nintendo-switch-online-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Nintendo Switch Online<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendo-switch-online.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Launch platforms, prices, and details about Square Enix&#8217;s work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9091,"featured_media":291680,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":1},"categories":[1018,1015],"tags":[],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-291672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291672","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9091"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291672"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291672\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":310795,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291672\/revisions\/310795"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/291680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=291672"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=291672"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=291672"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=291672"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=291672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}