The times of transition between two console generations are often fraught, with publishers trying to sell to two ever-shifting markets, with their expectations of forward or backward compatibility, and the perceived inherent unfairness of needing to buy the same game twice. Square Enix has taken an interesting approach to this when it comes to Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D: …
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Won’t Upgrade From Switch To Switch 2
The times of transition between two console generations are often fraught, with publishers trying to sell to two ever-shifting markets, with their expectations of forward or backward compatibility, and the perceived inherent unfairness of needing to buy the same game twice. Square Enix has taken an interesting approach to this when it comes to Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D: …
Read More »Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake won’t have upgrade path for Switch to Switch 2 version
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is set to Switch and Switch 2 on October 30, 2025, and Square Enix has provided more information about the compatibility between both versions. In an FAQ section for the game’s official site, Square Enix shares that there is no upgrade path for Nintendo Switch 2 users, and that save data is not …
Read More »Square Enix Rules Out Switch 2 “Upgrade Path” For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Image: Square Enix Square Enix’s Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is due out on the Switch and Switch 2 this October, and ahead of release, an official FAQ has shared an important detail. It’s been confirmed there’s no upgrade path currently available or planned, so if you want to play it on a particular platform, you’ll need to …
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