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Monster Master, a fan-favorite class from theDragon Questseries, could be making its return in Square Enix’s upcomingDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, according to recent leaks. If this particular vocation is included in the remake, it may also suggest that a major feature absent from the latest mainline entry in theDQfranchise might be coming back inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.
After years of silence following its initial unveiling in 2021,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewas finally re-revealedduring the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, withDragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remakealso announced. While theDragon Quest 3 Remakewas given a 2024 release date, Square Enix is still keeping some cards close to its chest, as the company has yet to reveal many specifics about the title. Details of the changes made in the remake are still largely unknown beyond its graphical glow-up. Because of this, some dedicatedDragon Questfans have taken it upon themselves to scour the latestDQ3HD-2D Remaketrailer to discover any hints about the game that Square Enix may have hidden away. One gamer quickly made a particularly exciting discovery.
Twitter user Petchigoo noticed that the most recent trailer for theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeincludes a sprite resembling a player character with the Monster Master vocation, which may indicate that the popular class may return inthe remake of the classic Square Enix RPG. To further corroborate their claim, Petchigoo also noted that theDQ3remake’s collector’s edition—which contains 20+ acrylic blocks of characters and monsters from the game—also includes spritework of the Monster Master class. Although the developers haven’t officially confirmed anything just yet, this seemingly indicates that Monster Master will be a playable vocation in the remake.
The Monster Master Class Could Offer A Refreshing Shake-Up To Dragon Quest 3’s Gameplay Formula
The potential inclusion of the Monster Master class inDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakedoes have some interesting implications. Given that this particular vocation revolves around giving players the ability to tame and capture enemies defeated in battle, its addition in the remake could suggest thatmonster catching may be a feature in Square Enix’s upcoming game. The Monster Master class wasn’t in the original game, making its debut inDragon Quest 6. Adding it toDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakecould make for a refreshing shake-up to the title’s standard gameplay formula.
Fortunately, fans will not have to wait too long to find out for sure if the Monster Master vocation is a playable class in the upcoming remake of theinfluential turn-based JRPG, asDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakereleases on May 29, 2025, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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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.
