They can also try out Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a current-gen remaster of the beloved turn-based tactical strategy, which also has a Special Stage Event on September 28th. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, which is coming to Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 in Q4 2025, is also playable.

Octopath Traveler 0 is present, albeit on the stage alone, and will receive a Special Broadcast with new gameplay on September 27th. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake has a Special Stage Event on the same day, ahead of its October 30th launch for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned for more details and other announcements from the show.

According to the FAQ, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake who buy the game on the Nintendo Switch will be able to play it on the Switch 2, but it will run at the same performance and graphical levels as it would on the original Switch. Switch 2 players will also have to buy the game separately, as there will be no upgrades that can be bought at a lower price. Players who decide to move on from the Switch version of the game to the Switch 2 version will also have to start from scratch, as there will be no way to carry over save data.

Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is a follow-up release to Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Along with making use of the same art style, Dragon Quest 1 and 2 also have stories that take place after the events of Dragon Quest 3. Together the three titles make up what is referred to as the Edrick trilogy. The first gameplay trailer for Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake was shown off back in March during a Nintendo Direct. While the trailer didn’t reveal too many new features of the game, we did get to see what the titles will look like with the HD-2D art style that Square Enix has been using for some of its titles since Octopath Traveler.

The 2024 release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has also been quite successful for Square Enix, with the company crediting it earlier this year for a rise in operating income. According to Square Enix’s financial results briefing back in February, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake did better than expected, with net sales totalling up to ¥60 billion, and an operating profit of ¥4.6 billion

Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and the Switch 2 on October 30. The game is currently available for pre-order on all platforms for $59.99.

As for the rest of the Dragon Quest franchise, a brand new mainline game, Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, has been under development for quite some time now. While Square Enix has been generally quiet about the title since its original announcement, we do know that it is being developed on Unreal Engine 5. Rumours have indicated that a remake of Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is also currently under development. However, Square Enix hasn’t yet made an official announcement yet.

Developed by Artdink, the titles make up The Erdrick Trilogy, of which Dragon Quest 3 is chronologically the first. As a descendant of Erdrick, the player must take on the Dragonlord and save Alefgard. The second game follows a similar premise but on a larger scale with multiple kingdoms and descendants.

Pre-orders receive three Seeds of Strength, Defence, Agility, Life, and Magic alongside a pair of elevating shoes. Those who have save data from Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake can also obtain a dog suit in the first game and a catsuit in the second. All of the above items can be obtained by playing both titles, though they’ll take longer to unlock.

Though further information on new features wasn’t revealed, both titles look exceptionally stunning in the HD-2D art style. While characters retain their 2D sprite-like appearance and animations, environments are in full 3D with sleek lighting and shadows. For those who played Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, there will be some surprises to look forward to.

Nintendo’s Shinya Takahashi teased a character appearing at the end, though further details are unknown. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch later this year. Stay tuned for more details and gameplay in the coming months. You can also read our review for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.

However, as part of the newly released gameplay and previews (via Gematsu), Square Enix confirmed “brand-new surprises” for those who play Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and then Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake. What those could be remains unknown – perhaps some decisions will carry over into the latter and unlock specific rewards.

In the meantime, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake launches on November 14th. It will be available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch, featuring three difficulty settings and multiple graphical modes. Head here for more details, or check out the latest gameplay here.

As the first title in the Erdrick Trilogy, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is developed by Team Asano of Bravely Default fame and Artdink. It utilizes the same engine and art style as Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy, with detailed character sprites set against gorgeous 3D environments.

While rumors claimed that the remake would consist of the entire Erdrick Trilogy, Square Enix has also announced Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake. Launching in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, this is a separate game that covers the next two games in the trilogy’s chronology. With Dragon Quest 3 acting as the first title chronologically, its remake should prepare fans for the future.