HD-2D Dragon Quest Roto Trilogy Ships 4 Million Units Worldwide
The 4 million unit milestone, announced on the franchise's 40th anniversary, demonstrates sustained demand for the HD-2D remake format and sets a commercial baseline ahead of any potential Dragon Quest XII news expected in the evening's broadcast.
Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark, Inside.
Square Enix announced on May 27, 2026, that the combined worldwide shipments and digital sales of the HD-2D versions of Dragon Quest III: And Into the Legend... and Dragon Quest I & II have surpassed 4 million units. The HD-2D Roto Trilogy remakes the original Famicom Dragon Quest I, II, and III (released between 1986 and 1988) using a graphic style that blends pixel art with 3DCG. Dragon Quest III HD-2D launched on November 14, 2024, and adds a new vocation called Monster Tamer and an episode about the hero's father, Ortega. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D released on October 30, 2025, combining the first two games into a single title. Both games are available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. To mark the milestone, Square Enix is running a sale: 50% off Dragon Quest III HD-2D and 30% off Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D. The company also scheduled a 10-minute YouTube program titled "Announcement from Dragon Quest" for 10:00 PM JST on May 27, expected to reveal new series information, alongside a 40th anniversary live stream event.
Square Enix confirmed the 4 million unit figure on May 27 via the official Dragon Quest PR X account, covering shipments to retailers and digital downloads combined. The HD-2D Roto Trilogy consists of two SKUs: Dragon Quest III: And Into the Legend... (released November 14, 2024) and Dragon Quest I & II (released October 30, 2025). The remakes add new story elements, companions, and vocations to the original Famicom trilogy from 1986-1988. Dragon Quest III introduces the Monster Tamer vocation and a new episode about the hero's father, Ortega. Dragon Quest I & II combines the first two games into one package. Both titles run on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Microsoft Store. Square Enix thanked players in a statement: "Thank you to everyone who witnessed the story of Roto together with us." The company also launched a sale with 50% off Dragon Quest III HD-2D and 30% off Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D. A 10-minute YouTube program, "Announcement from Dragon Quest," is scheduled for 10:00 PM JST on May 27, expected to deliver new series information. A separate 40th anniversary live stream, "Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Celebration Live Stream feat. Eiko Kano's Critical Hit," airs at 8:00 PM JST the same day.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.