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Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1)
New Features and Differences From the Original
This is a list of all the new features added in Dragon Quest 1 and Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake (DQ1 and DQ2). Check out all the new features that were added, and what's different between the remake and previous versions of DQ1 and DQ2.
New System Features
- Updated, Improved Graphics
- Enhanced BGM and SFX
- New Voice Acting and Additional Scenes
- New Fourth Party Member For DQ2
- Available Difficulty Settings
- Added Auto Save Feature
Updated, Improved Graphics
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Like with the Dragon Quest 3 remake, Dragon Quest 1 has updated graphics for the remake, allowing players to enjoy the game with a HD-2D feel that the Dragon Quest 3 remake had.
Enhanced BGM and SFX
The remake also comes with new and improved music and sound effects. This includes a new orchestral version of the game's original soundtrack, as well as sound effects to enhance the player's immersion.
Many classic sounds from the original game are retained including menu sounds and certain combat effects, creating a blend of old and new atmosphere.
New Voice Acting and Additional Scenes
The remake adds voice acting to events and conversation scenes of the story, improving the narrative experience. The voice acting is available in both English and Japanese.
These new events and cutscenes are similar to the episodes in the DQ3 HD-2D Remake, expanding the story and strengthening both games' links to Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.
List of All Characters and Voice Actors
New and Expanded Story Beats
Besides the flashbacks that give context to what happened before the game began, the main story itself will be expanded as well.
In the older versions of Dragon Quest 1, there were never any interactions with Dwarves and Faeries. However, the Remake sends the Hero to visit both the Village of the Faeries and the Cave of the Dwarves.
Interactive Map and List of All Locations
New Fourth Party Member For DQ2
One of the biggest changes in the HD-2D Remake is that the Princess of Cannock joins as its new fourth party member. Her inclusion will shake things up and provide something new to the game's combat and story elements.
Princess of Cannock Character Guide
Available Difficulty Settings
There are three available difficulty settings for the game, namely Dracky Quest, Dragon Quest, and Draconian Quest. Based on preference, players can choose whether to enjoy the game for its story or challenge themselves with difficult enemies and bosses.
Best Difficulty Setting and Differences
Added Auto Save Feature
In line with other recent Dragon Quest games, saving becomes more accessible in the game. Additionally, the game now has both Autosaves and Quicksaves.
The Quicksave creates a temporary save file for when the player must stop playing while between save points. This allows players to leave the game in the middle of a dungeon or while exploring and return to where they left off.
New Combat Features
- Sigil Battle Effects
- Battle System Update
- New Spells and Abilities Added
- New Equipment Types
- Reworked Equipment
- Increased Accessory Slots
- Battle Speed Options
- Scrolls Provide New Abilities
- Robbin' 'Ood Makes an Appearance
Sigil Battle Effects
| Sigil | Battle Effect |
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| Sun | Causes even special skills to land critical hits. |
| Water | Greatly amplifies the effect of Items. |
| Soul | Unlocks Souped-Up Skills. |
| Moon | Spells grow wildly in power. |
| Star | Restores MP over time. |
Magical Sigils were once exclusive to Dragon Quest 2, but were retroactively added to the Dragon Quest 1 Remake. The Hero can now find and acquire different Sigils, each of which will have different effects in combat.
Battle System Update
The battle system present in the Dragon Quest 1 remake will also overhaul the previous 1v1 battle system the original game had. Players can now encounter multiple enemies per battle.
This enhances the threat the Hero faces, forcing him to adapt his tactics accordingly.
Tips and Tricks: Beginner's Guide to DQ1
New Monsters and Bosses
Many new monsters and bosses were added to the Dragon Quest 1 Remake, including some creatures that were first seen in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.
List of All Monsters and Enemies
New Spells and Abilities Added
With the update to the battle system allowing for multi-enemy encounters, new spells and abilities are present in Dragon Quest 1 and 2 Remake, including group-hitting spells like Sizz.
List of All Spells and Abilities
New Equipment Types
Like with group-hitting spells, weapons with multi-hit abilities like Boomerangs and Whips were added into the games.
Reworked Equipment
The new equipment items added also have special properties that weren't present in the older versions of the games, adding more options for the heroes to use in combat.
Increased Accessory Slots
Like in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, players can now equip up to two accessories for stat bonuses and additional effects.
Battle Speed Options
As with the Dragon Quest 3 Remake, you can now change the battle's speed between Normal, Fast, and Super Fast. This will help make exploration and farming a lot faster, especially for returning players who just want to experience the new features of the game.
Scrolls Can Help Players Learn New Abilities
Scrolls can help players learn new abilities that cannot be learned through normal means. Additionally, Scrolls can help players increase their characters skills and abilities in combat.
List of All Scrolls and Locations
Robbin' 'Ood Makes an Appearance
The recurring boss Robbin' 'Ood makes an appearance in the DQ1 Remake, in addition to the many appearances he had in the franchise starting from Dragon Quest 3. This time Robbin' gates the way towards acquiring the Thief's Key.
New Exploration Features
Dragon Quest 1 New Features
- New Subplots
- New Secret Spot Areas
- Collectable Mini-Medals Added
- Sparkling Items Added
- Changes to Towns and World Layouts
- Dark Dungeons No Longer Require Torches
New Subplots
The Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake includes new story content in the form of new subplots that send the Hero to destinations not in the original game. These new subplots strengthen the connections between Dragon Quest 1 and 2 and Dragon Quest 3 as parts of the Erdrick Trilogy of games.
One scenario will have the players seek out Rubiss, the creator goddess of Alefgard. The Hero will experience a dream and seek to summon Rubiss by speaking to the Dream-Whisperer, leader of the faeries.
Other scenarios hinted at in pre-release promotions include encounters with the Warlock of Doorlocks and a visit with the Dwarves.
New Secret Spot Areas
Similar to Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, there are areas called "Secret Spots" that will most likely be tied to side quests or general exploration. These are areas where you'll find new items or collectables that weren't in the previous versions of the game.
Collectable Mini-Medals Added
Mini-Medals have also be added into the game, like in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Mini Medals are collectibles found in nooks and crannies of the game that are exchangeable for valluable weapons and armor.
All 40 Mini Medal Locations and Rewards
Sparkly Spot Items Added
Players will now find sparkling items scattered aross the world at Sparkly Spots. As seen in later Dragon Quest titles, interacting with them will give you various rewards such as items, stat seeds, and Mini Medals!
Some Sparkly Spot items may even be collectibles that unlock new rewards when gathered.
Changes to Towns and World Layouts
Based off the Dragon Quest 3 remake, Tantegel Castle and Tantegel Town are now integrated into each other and are not two separate locations in the game. Similar to this, additional layout changes to the world, dungeons and tombs around the game make the Dragon Quest 1 Remake feel fresh and new, while still surfacing familiar locations.
Dark Dungeons No Longer Require Torches
The game removed the need to use torches for navigating dungeons in the game, so that the upgraded graphics can be shown in full detail when exploring the world of the game.
Dragon Quest 2 New Features
Undersea Exploration
A new playable area was added to the Dragon Quest 2 Remake, this time set under the sea, where the party journeys to the Seabed in a ship. There they will encounter mermaids under threat from Hargon's minions.
New Secret Spot Areas
Similar to Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, there are areas called "Secret Spots" that will most likely be tied to side quests or general exploration. These are areas where you'll find new items or collectables that weren't in the previous versions of the game.
All Secret Spot Locations (DQ2)
Collectible Mini-Medals Added
Mini-Medals have also be added into the game, like in Dragon Quest 3 Remake. Mini Medals are collectibles found in nooks and crannies of the game that are exchangeable for valuable weapons and armor.
Mini Medal Locations and Rewards (DQ2)
Sparkly Spots Added
Players will now find sparkling items scattered across the world. As seen in later Dragon Quest titles, interacting with them will give you various rewards such as items, stat seeds, and Mini Medals!
List of All Sparkly Spots (DQ2)
Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake (DQ1) Related News
All News and Events
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Trophy Guide
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Available Platforms and Consoles
Updated 11/23/2025
Learn about all platforms Dragon Quest 1 and 2 will be available on.
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Collector's Edition Guide
Updated 10/30/2025
Learn all of the Collector's Edition physical and in-game contents as well as how to buy it.
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Switch 2 Enhancements and Version Differences
Updated 10/29/2025
A guide on all Switch 2 enchancements and differences with Switch 1
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How Long to Beat
Updated 10/31/2025
See how long each game takes to beat. Learn more here!
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Preload Date and Guide
Updated 10/23/2025
Learn all preload information for Dragon Quest 1 and 2's platforms here!
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New Features and DIfferences
Updated 11/2/2025
A guide to new features and version differences between the original and the remake.
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How to Claim Bonus Items
Updated 10/30/2025
Learn how to claim pre-order and DQ3 save bonus items here!
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Should You Play DQ3 Before 1 and 2?
Updated 11/23/2025
Find out if you need to beat DQ3 first before playing 1 and 2!
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