Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake: No Switch 2 Upgrade? Square Enix, Why You Gotta Break Our Hearts?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Square Enix confirmed that the *Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake* won't have an upgrade path from Switch to Switch 2, but you can still play your Switch version on the new console, and there are bonus costumes if you have DQ3 remake save data. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but hey, at least there are cat suits.
Right, so Square Enix has dropped a bit of a bombshell (well, maybe a firecracker) regarding the *Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake*. Turns out, if you snag the game for your trusty old Switch, there won't be a fancy upgrade path to the shiny new Switch 2. Bummer, I know. The release date is still set for October 30, 2025, so you've got ages to stew over this news.
Now, before you start sharpening your pitchforks, let's break this down. According to a FAQ on the game's official page (Game Rant has the full lowdown, by the way), buying it on Switch *won't* let you magically transform it into the Switch 2 version later. You *can* still play your Switch copy on the Switch 2, but you won't get all the graphical bells and whistles the newer system is capable of. Think of it like trying to run a souped-up spell on a rusty old wand – it might work, but it's not gonna be pretty.
Square Enix is treating these as separate games, which means your save data won't transfer between the Switch and Switch 2 versions. Makes sense, I suppose. And download codes? Yep, they're system-specific. So, no accidentally redeeming a Switch 2 code on your old Switch and expecting it to work.
BUT, and this is a big but, there's a silver lining! If you've got save data for the *Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake* (which, let's be honest, you probably do if you're a true fan), you'll unlock bonus costumes in *Dragon Quest 1 & 2*. A dog suit and a cat suit, specifically. Fair dinkum, that's a pretty good incentive to play the remakes in order, eh?
So, is this a massive deal? Maybe not. The main difference seems to be the graphics, leveraging the Switch 2's extra horsepower. And with the game not dropping until late 2025, you've got plenty of time to decide which version tickles your fancy. Plus, given how well the *Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake* did, I reckon these remakes will still sell like hotcakes, even with this news potentially ruffling a few feathers.
Look, no one *likes* hearing they can't upgrade, especially when we're talking about shiny new hardware. But let's be honest, are we *really* surprised? It's the gaming industry, mate. Still, cat and dog suits, eh? I might just buy both versions. Don't tell anyone.
Tags: Dragon Quest, Switch, Switch 2, HD-2D, Square Enix
Original article: Game Rant