Square Enix has reached a significant milestone with the development of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, officially announcing that the game has gone gold much earlier than anticipated. The highly anticipated title remains on track for its October 30, 2025 launch across multiple platforms.

Originally revealed in June 2024, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake represents a comprehensive visual and technical overhaul of the classic 1986 and 1987 RPG titles that launched the legendary franchise. The remake employs the distinctive HD-2D art style that has become increasingly popular among retro-inspired games.

This development follows Square Enix's successful implementation of the HD-2D treatment across several titles, beginning with 2018's critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler and continuing with 2022's Live a Live remake. The approach gained further momentum with November 2024's Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which received widespread critical praise and commercial success. The completion of the first two games will mark the full HD-2D transformation of the original Dragon Quest trilogy, bringing the entire Erdrick saga to modern gaming systems with unified visual presentation.

The official Dragon Quest franchise Twitter account shared the gold status announcement, effectively eliminating any concerns about potential delays for the PC and console releases. This development achievement is particularly notable as it was completed by the teams at ARTDINK and Square Enix a full two months before the scheduled launch date.

The announcement included an image featuring Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Producer Masaaki Hayasaka holding physical copies of the upcoming title. Fan reactions in the comments section expressed overwhelming excitement, though some noted the developers' use of a game-key card for the Switch 2 version.

The early completion of the master disc, with several weeks remaining before the official release, demonstrates the development team's confidence in meeting their targeted window. In an industry where last-minute delays have become increasingly common, Square Enix's achievement represents a significant accomplishment that ensures fans will be able to experience the complete Erdrick Trilogy on current-generation systems by October.

Once released, industry observers will be watching closely to see how Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake performs commercially compared to the highly successful run of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Earlier in 2025, developers revealed that the third installment had exceeded sales expectations, setting a positive precedent for the upcoming two-game collection. The development team likely aims to match or surpass the commercial performance of their previous HD-2D success.