Summary
Square Enix has recently released a new update for theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which fixes a few problems and adds some quality-of-life features to the role-playing game. The update is great news for gamers who still play theDragon Quest 3 Remake, and it shows that the developers are dedicated to continuing to improve the title.
Released late in 2024,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis a complete remake of the original turn-based RPG. The game had quite a successful launch, being praised by critics and obtaining an average critic score of 85 onOpenCritic. Aside from retelling the story of the original game with better graphics, theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeincludes new content, as well as some important quality-of-life features.
The new Version 1.2.0.0 update forDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeis mostly focused on bug-fixing and improving the overall balance and quality-of-life aspects of the RPG. For example, Square Enix has increased the movement speed when using Ramia or traveling by boat in the game. Related to that, gamers will no longer get their boat travel speed reset when they open the menu. The update has also added a new shortcut button that allows spells and abilities to be assigned to specific buttons.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewas one ofthe best role-playing games of 2024, and its combat was also tweaked to become more in line with the developer’s vision of the game. Critical hit rates for the Hero and Martial Artist have been increased, the Priest can now equip the Duplic Hat, defense has been lowered for all monsters except metal ones, and it has become more difficult for both enemies and the player to be affected by the status ailments repeatedly.
In recent financial reports, Square Enix confirmed thatDragon Quest 3 Remake’s sales exceeded expectations. The title sold over two million copies, becoming a huge hit, despite its modest budget when compared to other projects made by the company.
Recent years have been a pretty good time forDragon Questfans. Not only was theDragon Quest 3remake a hit, but remakes of the first two games in the franchise are set to be released sometime in 2025. Series creatorYuji Horii also commented onDragon Quest 12earlier this month, confirming that the team was working hard on the next entry in the series, and that it “will be great.” Unfortunately,Dragon Quest 12still does not have a release date, so fans may still need to wait for a while.
