Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake adds ‘Monster Wrangler’ vocation

Dragon Quest III HD 2D Remake will feature a new “Monster Wrangler” vocation, as well as new ways to customize character appearances, publisher Square Enix and developer Artdink Corporation announced.

Digital pre-orders for the Switch version of Dragon Quest III HD 2D Remake are also now available via Nintendo eShop. Digital pre-orders were previously only available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.

Here is an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

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.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is due out both physically and digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 14 worldwide. Read more about the game here and here.

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