Sq.-Enix’s old-meets-new reworking of Dragon Quest III arrives on November 14 on Change. As well as, the HD-2D remake will probably be joined subsequent yr by reissues of its two predecessors within the trilogy, Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II, utilizing the identical modern engine. The bulletins got here in Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct, which additionally introduced information of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4 and Donkey Kong Country Returns.
The Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake trailer and screenshots showcase the sport engine’s marvels, combining 16-bit-style sprites and textures with trendy environmental results. The engine stays true to classic video games’ authentic feel and look however makes use of trendy touches to make them prettier. Sq.-Enix has already used the tech in Octopath Traveller and its sequel, together with Triangle Strategy, the Live a Live remake and the opera scene in Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster.
Launching the third recreation within the trilogy first sounds odd, however the prequel, initially launched in 1988, was the primary chronologically throughout the recreation’s universe. The HD-2D remakes of the primary two entries, initially obtainable in 1986 and 1987, will arrive as one recreation someday in 2025.
You may try the nostalgic-meets-modern Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake trailer beneath. It launches on November 14 and will probably be obtainable on Change, PS5/PS4, Xbox Collection X/S and PC (Steam).