Square Enix’s Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake has officially debuted in Japan with solid but comparatively modest sales figures, falling short of the record-setting launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake nearly a year earlier. According to the latest data from Famitsu for the week of October 27 to November 2, 2025, the collection sold an estimated 413,518 units across all platforms in its opening week.
Breaking down the numbers, the Nintendo Switch version led with 232,250 units, followed by the PlayStation 5 version at 96,812 units, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version at 84,456 units. This marks a strong multi-platform debut, though it represents roughly half of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake’s combined 821,770-unit launch (641,195 on Switch and 180,575 on PlayStation 5) recorded in November 2024.
Despite its lower debut, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake still managed to top the Japanese weekly charts. It outperformed major titles such as Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Mario Kart World, and Tales of Xillia Remastered. The Switch versions dominated the rankings, with Dragon Quest I & II claiming the top three positions across both generations of Nintendo hardware and the PS5 version coming in close behind.
The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake serves as a modernized compilation of the first two entries in the legendary RPG series, concluding what is known as the “Erdrick Trilogy.” It employs the same HD-2D art style pioneered by Octopath Traveler and later used in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, combining 2D sprite work with layered 3D backdrops. Alongside its visual overhaul, the remake includes several gameplay enhancements such as autosave functionality, adjustable battle speed, and expanded party systems. Dragon Quest I now supports multi-enemy encounters, while Dragon Quest II introduces an additional permanent party member.
Released on October 30, 2025, the dual-pack is available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. While the remake’s debut sales may not have matched the unprecedented momentum of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, the first two titles are smaller in scale and may rely on stronger long-tail sales fueled by franchise nostalgia.
In hardware results for the same week, the Nintendo Switch 2 remained Japan’s best-selling system with 83,825 units sold, followed by the original Switch family at 26,708 units and the PlayStation 5 at 7,537 units.
