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Alright, here we go—let’s dive into this whole Dragon Quest remake thing. Bear with me, I promise I’m going somewhere with this. So, guess what? No fancy upgrade from the original Switch to Switch 2 for the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake. Yep, jot down October 30, 2025, as the launch day, if you’re one of those date-remembering types. Not me, but maybe you.
These games, you know, the ones from 1986 and 1987? They’re getting totally spruced up. New graphics, cutscenes, difficulty tweaks—you name it. They’re part of this trilogy revamp thing. Dragon Quest 3’s joining with fresh story bits, so if you’re into these, that’s cool. Right, moving on.
Oh, here’s a curveball. I remember reading some FAQ somewhere—no clue why I was digging into it—and they’re saying, if you snag it on the Switch, no luck upgrading to Switch 2 later. Odd, right? Sure, you can still play it on the Switch 2, but uh, minus the snazzy graphics. Basically, they’re treating them as, like, different games. Save files won’t even cross over. Gotta buy separate codes. Not exactly the news you’d hope for, huh?
Now we get to the quirky part. They’re saying both versions will acknowledge your save file from Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D. Play in order, and you’re rewarded—or penalized?—with a bonus dog suit and cat suit. Not that I have a clue what I’d do with those.
I know, disappointing for some folks eyeing an upgrade later. But difference-wise? It’s the visuals, thanks to the Switch 2’s beefier specs. Anyway, since it’s not out till October 30, there’s time to mull it over. Dragon Quest 3 sold like crazy, so maybe these will too, despite any grumbling.
Alrighty, end of my rambling—a bit all over the place, but you get it. Or, maybe not. Either way, there it is.
