Square-Enix\u2019s old-meets-new reworking of Dragon Quest III<\/em><\/a> arrives on November 14 on Switch. In addition, the HD-2D remake will be joined next year by reissues of its two predecessors in the trilogy, Dragon Quest I<\/em> and Dragon Quest II<\/em>, using the same innovative engine. The announcements came in Tuesday\u2019s Nintendo Direct, which also brought news of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom<\/em><\/a>, Metroid Prime 4<\/em><\/a> and Donkey Kong Country Returns<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n The Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake<\/em> trailer and screenshots showcase the game engine\u2019s marvels, combining 16-bit-style sprites and textures with modern environmental effects. The engine stays true to vintage games\u2019 original look and feel but uses modern touches to make them prettier. Square-Enix has already used the tech in Octopath Traveller<\/em><\/a> and its sequel<\/a>, along with Triangle Strategy<\/em><\/a>, the Live a Live remake<\/em><\/a> and the opera scene in Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Launching the third game in the trilogy first sounds odd, but the prequel, originally released in 1988, was the first chronologically within the game\u2019s universe. The HD-2D remakes of the first two entries, initially available in 1986 and 1987, will arrive as one game sometime in 2025.<\/p>\n You can check out the nostalgic-meets-modern Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake<\/em> trailer below. It launches on November 14 and will be available on Switch, PS5\/PS4, Xbox Series X\/S and PC (Steam).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n