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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake dev regrets early announcement
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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake dev regrets early announcement

Jun 19, 2024 3:55 PM

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, developed by Team Asano, was officially announced back in 2021, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its release. The developers recently expressed regret for announcing it too early, as the much-anticipated release date was only revealed during this week's Nintendo Direct: November 14. Team Asano admitted that their typical development cycle of 3 to 4 years was not unusual, but announcing the game so early was a mistake they reflected upon. For those finding the wait difficult, checking out impressions from recent hands-on previews could help pass the time and build anticipation even further.

When is the release date for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake?

The release date for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is November 14.

Dragon Quest III, originally released in 1988, has been a beloved classic in the RPG genre. The HD-2D Remake aims to bring a fresh, visually stunning take on the game, blending modern graphical techniques with the iconic pixel art style. Fans of the series can expect a faithful recreation that captures the charm and adventure of the original while benefiting from significant visual and gameplay enhancements.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-06-19 16:24:04
Super stoked for the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake finally dropping on November 14th Props to Team Asano for owning up to announcing it too early, but all signs point to it being worth the wait with those gorgeous visuals and enhanced gameplay.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-06-19 16:12:02
The anticipation for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is real, especially now that we have a concrete release date. Props to Team Asano for owning up to the early announcement, and those hands-on previews are definitely a good way to tide over the eager fans
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-06-19 16:06:03
It's exciting to finally have a release date for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, though it's a bummer they announced it so early. The updated visuals and nostalgic charm should make it worth the wait for both long-time fans and new players.
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