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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis continuing to find incredible success in Japan, selling over 90,000 copies for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 during its second week on the market. Over three decades since its original release,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis introducing a new generation of fans to one of the most beloved games in the series.
Featuring fully-voiced cutscenes, a dynamic day/night system, and a soundtrack created with the help of a full orchestra,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewas announced in May 2024 to celebrate the franchise’s 35th anniversary. While the game closely follows the original NES title,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeincludes new episodic content, giving fans more insight into the mysterious character Ortega and filling in some blanks for longtime fans. The many quality-of-life updates included in the remake have made it an instant hit, especially in Japan, whereDragon Questremains one of the most beloved game franchises of all time.
According to a recently posted software sales chart fromFamitsu,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakesold 91,362 copies between the PS5 and Nintendo Switch in Japan from November 18 until November 24. During its first week on sale in the country, theDragon Age 3Remake shipped an incredible 821,770 copies, making itthe best-selling game in Japan in 2024to date. During the listed period,Super Mario Party Jamboreecame in second place with 34,014 copies sold, bringing the total sales of the newest franchise entry to 476,607.
Total Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Sales in Japan Reach 921,632 Across PS5 and Switch
First released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988,Dragon Quest 3is chronologically the first game in the series, withDragon QuestandDragon Quest 2rounding outthe Erdrick Trilogy. Players follow a hero tasked with saving the world from Baramos, also known as the Archfiend, who later became a recurring monster in the series. Curiously, while the original game sold incredibly well in Japan, it was met with poor sales in North America, as it wasn’t released until 1992, after the release of 16-bit gaming systems in the region.
With an average critic score of 85 onOpenCritic,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis also seeing plenty of popularity in the West. In June, Square Enix announced thatDragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remakewould be released sometime in 2025. Director Yuji Horii has also teased a special surprise for those whoplay theDragon Quest HD-2DRemakes chronologically, though no concrete details have been shared.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
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DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.Story:Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.A fully modernized remake of the original:Stunning HD-2D visuals fuse pixel art with 3D graphics, bringing players into the world of DRAGON QUEST III like never before, along with an improved and modernized UI, and other quality of life improvements.Traditional DRAGON QUEST style battles:A refined take on the classic turn-based battle system, featuring new animations, additional improvements such as an adjustable battle speed, an auto-battle setting, and more.Immersive world:Deep exploration of a vast world map with an abundance of rich and captivating locations to discover, challenging players to overcome many unexpected encounters during the journey.
