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[Grand Theft Scratchy]

Publisher Square Enix and developers AMATA K.K. & Team Asano have announced Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for consoles. A release date was not announced, but a simultaneous worldwide release is planned.

Here is a message from producer Masaaki Hayasaki:

Up to now, I’ve worked on various games such as Octopath Traveler and Various Daylife.

The HD-2D style we’re using combines pixel art with 3D effects to produce a sense of depth and atmosphere like nothing else.

Our hope is that by recreating Dragon Quest III in this HD-2D style, everyone will have the chance to experience the game through fresh eyes, from adults who played the original back when it was first released, to little kids picking it up for the first time.

We’re aiming for a simultaneous worldwide release on home consoles. The release date hasn’t been decided yet, but when it is, you’ll be the first to know!

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake announced for consoles

Publisher Square Enix and developers AMATA K.K. & Team Asano announced Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for consoles during the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream. A release date w…

www.gematsu.com

 

[AutumnLeaves]

This looks beautiful. Any idea what platforms this is releasing?

 

[belmarduk]

I'm sure its a great game and all but what about DQ12?

 

[teezzy]

Steam plz god

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

I'm sure its a great game and all but what about DQ12?

Just a short teaser trailer of the logo. Pretty cool though.

 

[Saber]

Doesn't sound like a big deal to me and the art looks kinda meh, and I like pixel art.

Easy pass.

 

[dottme]

They are reusing octopath traveler engine? It looks great anyway.

 

[Danjin44]

 

[TLZ]

Beautiful, but why not 1 and 2 remade together with 3 in a trilogy?

Looks like they want to milk it.

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

This looks beautiful. Any idea what platforms this is releasing?

They just mention consoles for now. Probably the Switch and PS4 if I had to guess.

 

[GeekyDad]

Now we're talking!

 

[KàIRóS]

Day one, in fact go on and do this with DQI - VI and I'll buy them all.

 

[clem84]

With DQXI and Builders2 being on Gamepass, I think there's a chance that DQ3 remake will be on all platforms.

 

[alf717]

Beautiful, but why not 1 and 2 remade together with 3 in a trilogy?

Looks like they want to milk it.

Pretty sure that is happening as well. Unless I heard the translator wrong the back and forth between Yuji and the other person the one fellow said to Yuji not to say much cause he says wild stuff then Yuji blurted out 1 + 2 are happening as well.

 

[Husky]

Woah, this looks sick!

 

[SF Kosmo]

Beautiful look. Obviously informed by Octopath but better.

Too bad old school Dragon Quest is like pulling teeth.

 

[TLZ]

Pretty sure that is happening as well. Unless I heard the translator wrong the back and forth between Yuji and the other person the one fellow said to Yuji not to say much cause he says wild stuff then Yuji blurted out 1 + 2 are happening as well.

Yeah. But Hori said they're starting with 3 first since it sold a lot back in the day and was popular, then they'll see how 3 performs (sales) and based on that do 1 and 2.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Dragon Traveler: Octopath Quest.

 

[blacktout]

This was easily the most exciting announcement from the stream, especially since XII was just a logo (and I'm honestly not sure if the darker, more adult tone they're teasing is going to end up being a good fit for this franchise). I love the Octopath aesthetic and remaking a classic game in that style makes perfect sense.

They just mention consoles for now. Probably the Switch and PS4 if I had to guess.

That would be my guess too. It's definitely coming to the Switch, since Octopath was successful on that platform and it has the larger audience in Japan, but since they they said consoles, PS4 seems like the next most likely choice. Maybe PS5 if it's not releasing for awhile.

Pretty sure that is happening as well. Unless I heard the translator wrong the back and forth between Yuji and the other person the one fellow said to Yuji not to say much cause he says wild stuff then Yuji blurted out 1 + 2 are happening as well.

Holy shit. That would be awesome. Hopefully we're not talking about three $60 games (but, let's face it, we probably are).

 

[The Shepard]

Remake final fantasy 6 like this, looks great!

 

[IKSTUGA]

Wow, I've always wanted classic jrpgs to be remade in the Octopath style. Hopefully something like FFIV, VI or Tactics is also in the pipeline .

 

[ULTROS!]

They should do DQV next

 

[Boss Mog]

Knowing SE it will probably be digital only and $30-40.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Looks amazing! I'd love to see 1-6 remade, I'd buy them as they came out and then again if they put it all on a compilation or something similar.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

Graphics look so good.

Wouldn't play on anything other than a Switch.

 

[Danjin44]

Graphics look so good.

Wouldn't play on anything other than a Switch.

Same, Octopath run fine on Switch and I want to play this in my bed before going to sleep.

 

[Varteras]

Now that I've seen this I so want them to do something similar for Final Fantasy VI. This looks nice!

 

[sublimit]

So SlimeGooGoo was right!

Spoiler

Maybe he's an insider!

Probably Dragon Quest 3 Remake and Dragon Quest 12 announcements.

My guess is that DQ3 will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.

Looks fantastic. Never played 3 (or the first 2) so this is a great opportunity.

 

[kevm3]

looks gorgeous. I wish Triangle strategy and octopath looked like this as opposed to having that weird tint

 

[Pejo]

I'm holding out that it'll eventually come to PC. If not, I guess I'll get it on Switch.

 

[EDMIX]

I'm holding out that it'll eventually come to PC. If not, I guess I'll get it on Switch.

Trust, it will be out on PC. Square has been porting to PC a lot lately so I believe you'll get it. So with Dragon Quest XI, Octopath etc on PC, it tells me PC is likely an inevitable right now.

 

[SSfox]

Day one on ps4 for me if it doesn't take ages to come in the West.

 

[martino]

this octopath traveler 2d-3d mix, i don't like it.

 

[carlosrox]

Damn that looks sex.

Do this with FF4 and 6 please.

 

[Red Rackham's Revenge]

This is how Link's Awakening should have been made

 

[sublimit]

Day one on ps4 for me if it doesn't take ages to come in the West.

They said they are aiming for a simultaneous worldwide release.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Square doing a lot right lately. Looks stunning.

 

[hybrid_birth]

I can die a happy man

 

[RoboFu]

Ooh that’s the best announcement yet! I love the look of 2-3D

 

[Soren01]

No diagonal movement?

 

[Daymos]

Well there goes ant interest I had in ever starting octopath! This is what I wanted to play!

 

[Umbasaborne]

Uh fuck yes, now squarw, please do this for ff6

 

[Animagic]

Publisher Square Enix and developers AMATA K.K. & Team Asano have announced Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for consoles. A release date was not announced, but a simultaneous worldwide release is planned.

Here is a message from producer Masaaki Hayasaki:

Up to now, I’ve worked on various games such as Octopath Traveler and Various Daylife.

The HD-2D style we’re using combines pixel art with 3D effects to produce a sense of depth and atmosphere like nothing else.

Our hope is that by recreating Dragon Quest III in this HD-2D style, everyone will have the chance to experience the game through fresh eyes, from adults who played the original back when it was first released, to little kids picking it up for the first time.

We’re aiming for a simultaneous worldwide release on home consoles. The release date hasn’t been decided yet, but when it is, you’ll be the first to know!

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake announced for consoles

Publisher Square Enix and developers AMATA K.K. & Team Asano announced Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for consoles during the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream. A release date w…

www.gematsu.com

The battle screen is

 

[Andyliini]

This is the only part of Loto-trilogy I have not played yet, so I'll definitely wait for this to release now. I have the trilogy for Switch, but never got around to play it. I liked how Octopath Traveler looked, but did not like the gameplay of it, but I'll certainly get this one. Looks very promising.

 

[Northeastmonk]

The sun going down on the world map is beautiful.

 

[Synless]

I hope it’s a success. I have dreamed of classic FF games on this engine.

 

[Shifty1897]

I'll buy every HD-2D game until I get FF6 or Chrono Trigger in this style.

 

[Nautilus]

I honestly love this artstyle.

Its thanks to it that I am actually considering getting this game, because I wouldn't otherwise.

 

[Captain Toad]

This is gorgeous. I love the early Dragon Quest games. I'd love to replay the first six with this art.

 

[SegaShack]

Not into this artstyle, reminds me of those PSP final fantasy remakes.