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The upcomingDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakehas reportedly gone gold following a social media announcement confirming that the game is ready to be shipped and distributed on release day. A much-anticipated remake of the Super Nintendo classic,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis set to launch on November 14 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Dragon Questis an all-time classic in the realm of JRPGs, having pioneered many of the elements of modern turn-based role-playing games throughout the series while managing to stay successful, both critically and commercially. Developer Square Enix announced a remake ofDragon Quest 3to honor the series' 35th anniversary, and though things were quiet for a bit about the upcoming game, fans can rejoice at the latest news.
A Twitter post from the officialDragon Questaccount confirmed thatDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakehas gone gold, meaning that the game is fully finished and ready for shipment when it releases on November 14. The post contained an image of series co-creator Yuji Horii alongside the remake’s producer, Masaaki Hayasaka, posing triumphantly while holding copies of the new game.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Officially Goes Gold
Fans were excited in the replies, with many stating that they had already pre-ordered the game and would be looking forward to playing it on release day, while others expressed concerns about the game’s alleged censorship of certain character models. Updated character designs arenot the only new addition to theDragon Quest 3remake, however, as the game will also see the addition of a brand-new vocation and a few changes to the main story.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis ready to hit the shelves in two months, giving longtime fans a fresh take on the classic game and providing a modernized version for new fans to check out for the first time. Additionally, the game will seemingly be the first of several remakes to come, as Square Enix reportedlyplans to remake the first twoDragon Questgamesin a similar manner in the future.
Of course, many fans are still waiting with bated breath for an announcement regardingthe previously revealedDragon Quest 12,which Square Enix also teased at the 35th anniversary livestream event. There is still no solid information as to when that game might release, but in the meantime,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2Dpromises a return to the classic era ofDragon Questwith more modern visuals and major graphical and quality of life upgrades.
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.
