Q: What are the differences between the Nintendo Switch™ 2 (hereafter referred to as the “Switch 2 version”) and the Nintendo Switch™ (hereafter referred to as the “Switch version”) versions of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake?
A: Each version has different graphical specifications based on the hardware's processing capabilities. However, there are no differences in the story, game content, or in which items can be obtained.
Q: Can you play the Switch 2 version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch™︎?
(The Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake can only be played on Nintendo Switch™︎ 2.)
A: No, both the digital and physical Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 versions can only be played on Nintendo Switch™︎ 2.
Q: Can you play the Switch version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch™︎ 2?
(The Nintendo Switch™︎ version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake can be played on both the Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 and Nintendo Switch™︎.)
A: Yes, you can play the Nintendo Switch™︎ version of the game of either console.
Q: Will playing the Switch version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 allow the game to run at the same settings as the Switch 2 version?
A: No, it will perform as it would on a Nintendo Switch™︎.
Q: Can copies of the Switch version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake be upgraded to the Switch 2 version?
A: No, there is no upgrade path currently available or planned. Please buy your copy for whichever system you would like to play it on.
(The Nintendo Switch™︎ version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake cannot be upgraded to the Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 version. There are no plans for such an upgrade path in the future. Please purchase the version of the game you want to play.)
Q: Are the Switch 2 and Switch versions treated as different software on the system side?
A: Yes, they are. If you purchase both versions of the title, icons for both will be displayed in your console library.
Q: Can save data from the Switch version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake be transferred and carried over to the Switch 2 version?
A: No. The Switch 2 version and the Switch version are treated as separate games, so save data cannot be transferred or shared between them (this also applies to transferring data from the Switch 2 version to the Switch version).
Q: Can the book-shaped storage box sold with the physical Switch version of DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D be used to store the Switch 2 version?
A: Yes.
Q: If I have played DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch™︎, can I get the save data bonuses for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch™︎ 2?
A: Yes. Purchasing a Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 copy of the game entitles you to these bonuses.
You will need to transfer your save data for DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake from your Nintendo Switch™ to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 you will play DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on. You must also use the same account for both consoles. For detailed instructions on save data transfer please visit Nintendo's official website.
Q: After playing DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on Nintendo Switch™, and getting the save data bonuses, can you then purchase the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake and transfer your DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake save data to Nintendo Switch™ 2 to receive the save data bonuses for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake?
A: Yes, you can claim the bonus items for both versions of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake. For detailed instructions on save data transfer please visit Nintendo's official website.
An update patch for the Nintendo Switch™ version of the game was released on 31st July 2025.
Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 players can download a free update for the Nintendo Switch™︎ version of DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake which enhances the title's performance on Nintendo Switch™︎ 2.
The update includes:
Q: How can I download the update needed to improve DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake’s performance on Nintendo Switch™︎ 2?
A: Connect your Nintendo Switch™︎ 2 to the internet to download the patch. Please visit Nintendo’s official website for more information.
Q: What does this update contain?
A: The update includes:
No changes have been made to the story or which items can be obtained in the game.