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Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake confirms release date with stunning screenshots

'80s JRPGs never looked so good!

A screenshot of the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake showing pixel art characters on a bridge over a river

Square Enix, Artdink, Team Asano

Published: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 11:32 am

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The Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake has now got an official release date, along with a slew of beautiful screenshots and some pre-order and collector’s edition goodies to boot!

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As well as the release date, publisher Square Enix has also confirmed that the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as well as PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and the original Switch.

As for pre-orders which you can get from GAME, you can receive the Trouble-Free Travel Kit, which includes:

A screenshot of the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake showing pixel art characters in a battle

Classic JRPG battle goodness. Square Enix, Artdink, Team Asano

The Collector’s Edition (available from Square Enix) has even more, including some physical trinkets, too:

Seeing as Dragon Quest 1 and 2 first came out in 1986 and 1987 respectively, it’s fair to assume that many will have never played the seminal games making the HD-2D remakes a great way to discover them – though this isn’t the first time the games have been remade.

A screenshot of the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake showing pixel art characters stood in front of a fountain.

The imagery is stunning. Square Enix, Artdink, Team Asano

But those prior versions aren’t quite as stunning was that the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake has to offer, as can be seen in the screenshots.

As for when you’ll be able to get your hands on it, the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake releases 30th October 2025 for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.

But if the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to be your platform of choice, be sure to check out all the confirmed launch titles and upcoming video games in 2025 and beyond, as there are plenty of games to play ahead of The Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake.

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Cole LukeFreelance Writer

Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to Radio Times Gaming. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.

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