During the Nintendo Direct , JRPG fans were treated to a new glimpse of the highly anticipated HD remake of Dragon Quest I & II .
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Scheduled for release 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 is still no exact release date, but the anticipation among fans is only growing.
However, taking advantage of the occasion, Nintendo also celebrated the impressive sales figures of the Nintendo Switch , originally released on March 3, 2017. As of September 30, 2024, the console had sold over 146 million units , making it Nintendo's best-selling home video game console and the third best-selling console of all time, behind only the PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo DS .
Among the biggest hits for the Switch 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