Square Enix's upcoming release of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D on October 30 will be available for all current consoles, including the new Switch 2. The Switch 2 version will utilize advanced hardware for better graphics, while the game content remains unchanged. The FAQ emphasizes that while the Switch 1 version is compatible with Switch 2, the reverse is not true. Players will need to purchase the game again to access the upgraded graphics, with no options for upgrades or unlocks between versions.
Square Enix has made it clear that the Switch 2 version will take advantage of the brand new console's more advanced tech, explaining this distinction by saying "each version has a different graphical specification based on the hardware's processing capabilities."
The new FAQ on the Japanese site for the series then breaks down potential confusion over compatibility: the Switch 1 version will work on the Switch 2, but the Switch 2 version won't work on the Switch 1.
So, given all this, what's the option for people who buy the Switch 1 cart, but then get a Switch 2 and want to take advantage of the improved graphics in the game? Um, the option is to spend another $60 and buy the whole game over again.
"No," it replies to itself, "there will be no upgrades available for those who wish to transition from the Switch version to the Switch 2 version."
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