DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

RPG· JRPG· Pixel Graphics· Turn-Based Combat

Released Nov 2024

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

77% positive · 4,938 reviews

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All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake launched on November 14, 2024 as a complete reimagining of the classic RPG. Square Enix released one substantial post-launch patch (Ver. 1.2.0.0 on May 23, 2025) that added quality-of-life traversal improvements, balance adjustments, and new gameplay features like shortcut button assignments. There have been no announcements of DLC, expansions, or additional content planned for this game. The developer's news activity on this game's store page has largely shifted toward promoting other entries in the HD-2D remake series — DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake (October 30, 2025) and DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined (February 5, 2026) — both announced and promoted via this game's news feed. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store, and no roadmap or future content commitment has been communicated. The store description presents the game as a self-contained experience. With no outstanding content commitments, no update cadence suggesting more is coming, and Square Enix's attention visibly directed toward other titles in the series, the game appears to have shipped as a complete package. The May 23, 2025 patch represents the most recent developer engagement with the title.

Evidence

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake launched on November 14, 2024, presented as a complete reimagining of the classic RPG.

news post · Nov 14, 2024 source content shipped

high

Ver. 1.2.0.0 patch released with traversal improvements, vocation balance changes, new shortcut button feature, and bug fixes. This is the most recent developer communication specific to this game.

news post · May 23, 2025 source development ongoing

medium

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Details

Developer

Square Enix

Publisher

Square Enix

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

RPG JRPG Pixel Graphics Turn-Based Combat 2.5D Fantasy Remake Story Rich Cute Party-Based RPG 1980s Old School Colorful Combat Turn-Based

About this game

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.

Build your perfect party:

Recruit a variety of allies, with three able to join your party to aid you on your quest. Choose their vocations, appearances and their voices. There's even a brand new vocation exclusive to this remake: the monster wrangler!

Travel across an expansive open world:

Explore a wealth of towns, castles, caves, towers and dungeons to explore on your adventure, with hidden secrets waiting to be discovered.

Strategic, turn-based battles:

Battle a vast array of monsters in classic DRAGON QUEST turn-based battles. Set party tactics and switch up weapons, abilities and spells to take on all of the challenging foes that await you.