Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Day One Update: Full Patch Notes
▼ Summary
– Square Enix released a day one patch (Version 1.0.1.0) for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake on Switch and Switch 2, adding voice lines, tutorials, accessories, and AI adjustments.
– The patch includes new accessories like Anti-Freeze Earrings and Asbestos Earrings in Dragon Quest I, along with minor bug fixes and performance optimizations.
– There is no upgrade path between console versions, so buyers must choose the correct Switch 1 or Switch 2 version, with the physical Switch 2 version being a Game-Key Card.
– The Erdrick Trilogy Collection bundles the I & II Remake with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, but the Switch 2 bundle includes the Switch 1 version of DQIII and Switch 2 version of DQI & II.
– Square Enix advises players to avoid streaming content after the credits for at least the first month after release.
A new day one update has been released for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, now playable on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This patch, while modest in scope, introduces several welcome refinements including additional English voice acting, expanded tutorial guidance, and tweaks to enemy behavior. Players can download the update immediately across all compatible platforms.
Below you will find the complete details for Version 1.0.1.0:
English voice-overs have been incorporated into select event scenes. Although the update is not massive, the inclusion of new accessories is a significant boon for players navigating the challenges of the first Dragon Quest. The expanded English voice work is also a highlight, complementing the game’s already praised localization.
It is important for potential buyers to note that Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is sold as separate versions for the original Switch and the Switch 2, with no available upgrade path between them. Purchasing the Switch 1 version means you are locked to that platform. The physical edition for the Switch 2 is distributed as a Game-Key Card, so ensure you select the correct version for your console.
The purchasing situation is further complicated by the availability of the DRAGON QUEST – HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Collection. This bundle includes the new I & II Remake alongside the previously released Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Interestingly, while Dragon Quest III does not have a dedicated Switch 2 version, a free patch is available for the Switch 1 version that enhances its visuals and performance on the newer hardware. Consequently, the Switch 1 bundle contains all three games in their Switch 1 editions, whereas the Switch 2 bundle includes the Switch 2 version of I & II paired with the patched Switch 1 version of Dragon Quest III.
Finally, Square Enix has issued a request to players who plan on streaming the game: please avoid broadcasting any content that appears after the credits roll, at least for the initial month following release.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
