Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake has gone gold, way ahead of its much-awaited launch on October 30, 2025. Announced in June 2024, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is an upgraded version of the original two games that came out in 1986 and 1987, respectively.
Following the success of 2018's Octopath Traveler and 2022's Live a Live, Square Enix gave the HD-2D treatment to its long-running Dragon Quest series. In November 2024, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake came out to highly positive reviews and also went on to become a commercial hit. Next, the Japanese gaming giant looks set to revive the remaining two games in the original Dragon Quest trilogy, with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake's launch, completing the franchise's HD-2D remake trifecta.
In a Twitter post, the Dragon Quest franchise's official account shared the news of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake going gold, putting to bed any possible doubts surrounding its timely launch across PC and consoles. This development milestone was notably achieved by the devs at ARTDINK and Square Enix, a full...
