Summary
Square Enix has released the full specs needed to runDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeon PC.Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis the upcoming modern reimagining of Enix’sDragon Quest 3: Seeds of Salvationfor NES, which was first released back in 1988.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewill be released on Jun 29, 2025 for PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, after initially being revealed way back in 2021. Havingrebuilt the original game in the style ofOctopath Traveler,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakesimilarly blends 2D sprites with stunning three-dimensional backdrops and environments, breathing new life into the decades-old title.
Square Enix has put up the Steam page forDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which lists both the minimum and recommended system requirements. The minimum requirements include 8 GB of RAM, at least an AMD Radeon RX 460, Intel Arc A380, or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 graphics card, and an AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i3-6100 processor. The recommended specs look for an AMD Radeon RX 470, Intel Arc A580, or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. The required storage space is around 20 GB.
Meanwhile, Square Enix has also revealedtwo Performance Modes forDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakefor the PlayStation 5: Graphics Priority and Performance Priority, which are now standard options for the platform catered to different preferences. As always, PC gamers will be able to adjust and fine-tune graphics settings separately as needed.
Aside from these technical details, not much has been revealed aboutDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Fans have begun speculating about what the updated title will bring to the table, with many curious aboutwhich classes will appear in the modernized RPG. Other than some quality-of-life improvements, it’s not certain whether the game will be a strict remaking ofDragon Quest 3or a reimagined version similar toFinal Fantasy 7 Remake.
In addition toDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Square Enix is also planning to releaseDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remakein 2025. Some fans have been left confused by this decision, citing that theDragon Quest 1 & 2remakes are coming out of order. In actuality,Dragon Quest 3is chronologically the first title in the Erdrick trilogy, which follows a hero tasked with saving the world from the archfiend Baramos. Choosing to remake the third title first may have also been a result ofDragon Quest 3’s popularity at launch, with many fans citing it as an improvement over the first two titles in terms of gameplay.
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.
