Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches 30th October, Switch 2 version too
..but, it's on a Game Key Card.
Today, Square Enix announced the release date for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, along with confirmation of a version for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will launch on 30 October 2025 for both consoles.
As a bonus, players with save data from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will receive a “Marvellous Makeover Kit”, which includes two in-game items. Additionally, those who pre-order the digital version of the game will receive a “Trouble-Free Travel Kit”, packed with helpful items for your adventure.
There’s also a Collector’s Edition available, but it can only be purchased through the Square Enix Store—so good luck getting your hands on that one.
We’ve also had confirmation that the Nintendo Switch 2 version, despite being just 17GB, will be released on a Game Key Card. As is tradition, the standard Nintendo Switch version will include all data on the cartridge.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is out October 30th, 2025.
Anyone else sticking with physical Switch 1 games even after new releases?
I’ve got a feeling I’ll be picking up a lot of Switch 1 games even after the new system comes out — mainly because they actually come on the game card. As a physical game collector, I refuse to buy anything that’s just a key card or digital-only.
I collect my games, and needing to download most (or all) of the game just to play it kind of defeats the purpose for me. It also eats up storage fast. I’m grabbing a 1TB SD card, but still… it’s starting to feel like we don’t really own the games anymore.
And what happens 10 years from now when the servers get shut down? Those digital-only titles or games that need big downloads just to run will be unplayable unless you already have them fully downloaded on your console. That’s a huge downside for collectors and anyone who values long-term game ownership. I know its a long way away from that but I still.
Anyone else feel the same way?