Dragon Quest I& II HD-2D Remake will not have upgrade between switch and switch 2

Dragon Quest I& II HD-2D Remake will not have upgrade between switch and switch 2

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake It arrives in a few months, but those who want to play it at Nintendo Switch needs to be aware: Square Enix confirmed that the game will not offer support for upgrade between the current switch and Switch 2.

“The Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake can’t upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version,” the company said. Square Enix also made it clear that There are no plans to offer this possibility in the future.

According to the company, players must directly acquire the version of the game for the console where they intend to play. Switch 1 edition will be compatible with Switch 2, but No graphic improvements. On the other hand, the version developed for Switch 2 won’t work on the original console.

Another important point is that Save files cannot be transferred between versions either. “The Switch and Switch 2 version are treated as separate games, so Save cannot be transferred or shared between them”clarified the company.

With other companies offering free or paid updates between generations, many players have shown frustration with Square Enix’s decision not to allow any upgrade between editions.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be released on October 30, 2025 for PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2 and Xbox Series. Unfortunately the game will not have subtitles in Portuguese.