Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

The end of the Erdrick trilogy

Released on 30 October 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) according to Square Enix, this remake brings together Dragon Quest I and Dragon Quest II, whose story takes place after Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, released in 2024. It uses the HD-2D style, blending pixel art with 3D environments, and adds new scenes, an explorable underwater world and a new playable character in Dragon Quest II. Battles remain turn-based, with adjustable speed and auto-battle.

What the press says

On PS5, Push Square (8/10) praises the series' charm, gorgeous HD-2D visuals, fantastic music, the voice acting and the added content, but notes grind, a high encounter rate and dated dungeon design. PlayStation Universe (9/10) calls it a hit, with improved combat, refined writing, a much-improved story and incredible visuals, while regretting a menu-heavy interface, inventory management and the missing day-night cycle. DualShockers (9/10) likes the new story additions, the new battle mechanics and Dragon Quest II's side characters, but finds some Dragon Quest I battles unfair and Dragon Quest II's silent protagonist uninspiring.

Editions and prices

Checked on 12 November 2026: the game costs €69.99 on the PlayStation Store (PS5) and the Microsoft Store (Xbox Series X|S and PC), and €59.99 on Steam, with no sale. On the Nintendo eShop, the Switch version is on sale at €38.99 instead of €59.99 and the Switch 2 version at €45.49 instead of €69.99, until 16 November 2026 at 23:59 (Paris time). The Erdrick Trilogy bundle, which also includes Dragon Quest III, is not counted here.

Who is it for?

Fans of classic Japanese RPGs and players who enjoyed Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Players who dislike random encounters and old-school progression may find the pace slow.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 12 November 2026: Push Square 8/10, PlayStation Universe 9/10 and DualShockers 9/10. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.