During Nintendo Direct , JRPG fans were treated to a new glimpse at the highly anticipated HD remake of Dragon Quest I & II .
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Set to arrive in 2025, the project is described as “a modernized version of two legendary RPGs” that continues the classic narrative of the Erdrick Trilogy , one of the most iconic arcs in the Dragon Quest .
What to expect from the remake of Dragon Quest I & II?
This new edition of Dragon Quest promises to revive the essence of the original titles with updated graphics, while maintaining the charm that captivated generations. There's no exact release date yet, but anticipation among fans is only growing.
However, taking advantage of the occasion, Nintendo also celebrated the impressive numbers of the Nintendo Switch , originally released on March 3, 2017. As of September 30, 2024, the console has sold more than 146 million units , becoming Nintendo's best-selling home video game system and the third best-selling in history, behind only the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS .
Among the Switch's biggest hits are:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 64.27 million copies
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 46.45 million
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 35.14 million
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 32.29 million
- Super Mario Odyssey – 28.50 million
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Source: Nintendo
