Square Enix revealed several new details about the explorable seabed area in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. In the seabed, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake players will find the city of Almeha, a mysterious ship, treasure vault, mermaid sanctuary, “Memories of the World”, and much more.
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The ocean depths offer a new stage for adventure! Explore every corner of this uncharted ocean world!
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake has received various enhancements, and it has been revealed that you can now explore the ocean depths in DQ II! A wider world awaits, full of new encounters!
As you progress through the story of DQ II, you will be able to travel by ship not only on the ocean’s surface but also underwater!
The merfolk live quietly under the ocean’s surface. In addition to Mersea, the town where they live, dangerous dungeons can also be found.
Save the mermaids from monsters threatening peace in the ocean!
During their adventure, the main character and his comrades encounter two mermaids and learn that the ocean depths are under attack by Hargon’s minions. Protect the mermaids from the evil forces lurking beneath the ocean’s surface and restore peace to the sea!
The protagonists encounter a pair of mermaids after a certain
incident. Their encounter with the mermaids brings various
developments to the story.
It seems that the town where the mermaids live and the Mermaids’ Sanctuary are also under threat from monsters.
There are sunken ships and places that look like hideouts in the depths of the ocean. Explore every corner of the vast submerged world.
Defeat a new powerful enemy you encounter under the sea!
Mariella, one of Hargon’s Champions, emerges as a formidable enemy threatening the peace of the seas! She stands before the protagonists, aiming to conquer the underwater world!
Explore the further uncharted Seabed
As the story progresses, you’ll be able to dive even deeper to the Seabed! What could possibly be waiting there…?!
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches October 30 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Pre-orders are available now for $59.99 with the Trouble-Free Travel Kit as an additional bonus. Moreover, a Collector’s Edition will be available in the Square Enix Store, and the game will be a game-key card title in Japan. As previously confirmed, players with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake save data will receive the Marvelous Makeover Kit featuring a dog suit in Dragon Quest I and a cat suit in Dragon Quest II.
Square Enix recently announced Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a remake of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will launch on February 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. Pre-orders are available now in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2.
