Square Enix has released the “Rescuing Princess Gwaelin” gameplay video for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake gameplay video highlights the Dragon Quest I hero’s quest to defeat the Dragonlord and rescue Princess Gwaelin, who was kidnapped.
In the video, producer Masaaki Hayasaka said, “This is a story from the original game, but the HD-2D Remake adds many new events and elements, and I believe fans of the original game as well as those who haven’t played it yet will surely enjoy it. What we’re showing today is an abridged version of some events, so please experience all the details in the full game.””
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.
