" DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D REMAKE PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN ON NINTENDO SWITCH AND ALL PLATFORMS" - Square Enix North America Press Hub

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 27, 2024) – During today’s Nintendo Direct broadcast, SQUARE ENIX® announced DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, the striking reimagining of the beloved and timeless masterpiece DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation, can now be pre-ordered via My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop. Launching Nov. 14 for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store on Windows, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is available for pre-order across all platforms. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is the chronological beginning of the “Erdrick Trilogy”, which will continue in 2025 with the release of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, and the perfect entry point for newcomers to one of the most influential franchises in gaming history. The iconic HD-2D look and its evocative mix of 2D pixel sprites and three-dimensional environments imbue the reimagined environments with far greater clarity and detail. Plus, existing fans can re-experience the beloved RPG like never before. Enjoy auto-saves and plentiful new save points throughout the journey, customizable battle speed, an auto-battle function, a modernized UI and quality-of-life conveniences across the entire game. Confront challenging new boss fights in new story episodes chronicling the origins of Ortega, the protagonist’s father. Today marks the opening of digital pre-orders on Nintendo Switch, making DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake available for pre-order digitally via My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Steam. Physical pre-orders are available on the SQUARE ENIX Store for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who pre-order will receive the Trouble-Free Travel Kit with Elevating Shoes, Seed of Defence x3, Seed of Agility x3, Seed of Magic x3, Seed of Strength x3 and Seed of Life x3. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake will be available on Nov. 14 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows. For more information, visit https://dragonquest.square-enix-games.com/games/en-us/dragon-quest-123-hd2d-remakes. Related Links:Official Website: https://www.dragonquesthd2d.comX (previously Twitter): https://x.com/DragonQuestTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@squareenixFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnixThreads: https://www.threads.net/@dragonquestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonquest/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DragonQuest#DragonQuest About Square Enix, Inc.Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com About DRAGON QUESTDRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 88 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.” The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped over 6.5 million units globally to date.

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