Summary
According to a recent rumor, theDragon Quest 3 HD-2DRemakeis doing away with the old male and female titled options, opting for a different system based on appearance. After years of no news, theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakefinally got a spotlight shone on the game during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct. It was featured in a brand-new trailer that showed off a number of classic gameplay elements and how they had been re-imagined to fit Team Asano’s HD-2D art style.Remakes ofDragon Quest 1and2were also confirmed to be in development, launching in 2025 afterDragon Quest 3’s November 2024 release.
TheDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakehas a number of new features, such as new performance modes on PS5 and three difficulty settings for players to try out. Other quality-of-life improvements have been added as well, such as an auto-save, the ability to save anywhere, and adjustable speed settings for movement and battles. There have been a few rumors swirling about this game as well, such as a new report stating that the game will be adjusting how players choose their hero’s appearance.
This leak was posted byryokutya2089, a rather reliable leaker who has provided incredibly accurate information. The leak states that there won’t be a male or female titled appearance for the hero, but rather an “Appearance A” and “Appearance B” selection. Since theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakealso has voice acting, the leak provides who is voicing who, with Appearance A being voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama, and Appearance B being voiced by Yuko Minaguchi. Hiyama previously voiced the Hero inSuper Smash Bros. UltimateandDragon Quest Rivals.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Hero Selection Could Be More Inclusive
Based on this leak, it appears that Square Enix and Team Asano are being more inclusive with these options, similar to howPokemongames andSplatoonhave used moreinclusive appearance-based player character selection options. This is seemingly supported by how job classes are no longer going to be distinguished by gender in the name either.
WhileDragon Quest 3allowed players to choose between a male and female hero, the character would always be referred to as “Ortega’s son,” though the re-releases would change this to be more reflective of the hero’s selected gender. The male hero is usually the default and designated hero to represent the game, as seen with his appearance inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, but the female hero has appeared in other spin-offs likeDragon Quest Rivals. These two will likely now be known in-game as Appearance A and Appearance B, respectively. That said, fans should take this information with a grain of salt until Square Enix officially reveals more information about the remake.
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.
