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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (DQ3)
Should You Play Dragon Quest 3 Before 1 and 2?
★ Best Personality | Best Equipment | Best Party
☆ Class Tier List | Vamp Guide | Monster Wrangler
★ Friendly Monsters | Sparkly Spots | Keys Guide
☆ EXP Farming | Money Farming | Seed Farming
★ Post Game (Spoilers!) | Missables | Trophy Guide
A guide on whether you should play Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake (DQ3) before Dragon Quest 1 and Dragon Quest 2. Read on to learn if you need to play the first two Dragon Quest games and whether the game is a prequel to Dragon Quest 1 and 2.
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Should You Play Dragon Quest 3 Before 1 and 2?
Dragon Quest 3 is a Prequel to 1 and 2
Dragon Quest 3 takes place before Dragon Quests 1 and 2, so it's recommended to play Dragon Quest 3 as it serves as the prequel to Dragon Quest 1 and 2.
The first three Dragon Quest games share the same world and involve the hero Erdrick and the kingdom of Alefgard. Together, the three games are labeled as the Erdrick Trilogy.
Version Differences and Best Version
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 Remake Release Date
Releases on 2025
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake will be released on 2025. It will available on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dragon Quest 3 Remake Release Time and Countdown
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Related Guides
Latest News and Events
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Release Time and Countdown
Updated 11/14/2024
Learn about the remake's release time and release date.
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Collector's Edition
Updated 8/1/2024
Learn all of the Collector's Edition physical and digital contents as well as how to buy it.
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Available Platforms
Updated 8/1/2024
See all available platforms and where to best play the game.
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Pre-Order Bonuses
Updated 8/7/2024
Discover all pre-order bonuses obtained on all versions and platforms.
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Version Differences
Updated 11/4/2024
See all version differences and which version to play in 2024.
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Protagonist Name and Gender
Updated 11/22/2024
Learn the protagonist's canon name and if gender matters.
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Should You Play Dragon Quest 3 Before 1 and 2?
Updated 8/20/2024
A guide on whether you should play Dragon Quest 3 first before 1 and 2.
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New Features and Differences From the Original
Updated 8/20/2024
A list of all the new featrues and differences in the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.
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Preload Date and Guide
Updated 11/6/2024
Wondering how to preload the game before release? Find out here!
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How Long is DQ3 Remake?
Updated 11/14/2024
Find out how long the main campaign of Dragon Quest 3 is here!
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How to Claim Pre-Order Bonus
Updated 11/14/2024
Find out how to claim your Pre-Order Bonus in-game here!
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