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The classic series has a great showing, with more on the way.
December 5, 2024 – According to a press release by Square Enix, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has officially moved more than 2 million copies through a combination of physical and digital sales.
As one of Square Enix’s most popular series’, the legendary Dragon Quest franchise has sold more than 91 million units worldwide. While it is not a surprise that the latest entry has sold well, it’s a good sign for fans of the series that a remake has done so well, so quickly.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which released on November 14, 2024 was well received upon its debut. Boasting Metacritic scores of 82, 84, and 87 for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC respectively, this remake came with a plethora of updates to the classic RPG. Aside from the splendid HD-2D graphical style, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake also includes newly voiced scenes, orchestral arrangements of the music, a new “Monster Wrangler” vocation, and even new story elements.
With DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake in development and slated for release next year, this is great news for Square and their development teams, showing that there remains great interest in these titles. Famitsu’s recent weekly sales report notes that nearly 1 million physical copies have been sold in Japan alone – a monumental achievement after less than one month.
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is now available for purchase via the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam.
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