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Square Enix Special Feature: Erdrick Trilogy Reimagined
1 Sept 20252 pages~3 min full read
The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is scheduled for release on February 5, 2026, across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The Dragon Quest franchise has reached 95 million units in total shipments and digital sales as of June 2025.
The Final Fantasy franchise has surpassed 204 million units globally as of mid-2025, driven by Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Square Enix is prioritizing a cross-platform strategy that targets next-generation hardware alongside established consoles and PC storefronts to maximize global market reach.
The Kingdom Hearts series has achieved over 38 million units in sales, with new entries currently in development.
Square Enix maintains a steady content pipeline through 2026 by balancing legacy remakes with mobile and niche titles like Dragon Quest Tact, Bravely Default, and Octopath Traveler.
The Dragon Quest franchise continues to expand its global footprint, reaching over 95 million units in total shipments and digital sales as of June 2025. A central focus of the current release strategy is the reimagining of the foundational Erdrick Trilogy through HD-2D remakes. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is scheduled for a February 5, 2026, launch on a wide array of platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. This multi-platform approach reflects a broader commitment to utilizing contemporary technology to modernize classic role-playing experiences for a global audience.
Beyond the core Dragon Quest series, the broader portfolio demonstrates significant market penetration across several flagship intellectual properties. The Final Fantasy franchise has surpassed 204 million units globally as of mid-2025, supported by the ongoing expansion of Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail and the continued rollout of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth across various ecosystems. Additionally, the Kingdom Hearts series, a collaborative effort with Disney, has achieved over 38 million units in sales, with new entries currently in development for unspecified launch windows.
The strategic roadmap emphasizes cross-platform accessibility and the revitalization of legacy content. By targeting next-generation hardware like the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside established consoles and PC storefronts, there is a clear intent to maximize reach across diverse geographic markets. This strategy is complemented by a robust pipeline of mobile and niche titles, including Dragon Quest Tact and various entries in the Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler series, ensuring a steady cadence of content across the role-playing game segment through 2026.
