Square Enix confirmed there is a day-one patch for Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake, and people will need to get it if they want to hear additional English voice acting or get certain earrings accessories for the first game in the collection. It is immediately available on all platforms. You can tell if you’re already set if your game is at version 1.0.1.0.
The two types of accessories added to Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake are the returning Anti-freeze Earrings and Asbestos Earrings. Both of appeared in other entries, such as Dragon Quest III HD-2D. Each one isn’t limited by a character’s vocation and is designed to offer protection against an element. Traditionally, the Anti-freeze ones offer about 25% protection against ice, while the Asbestos offer 25% protection against fire.
More English voice acting is the other major addition here. Both games feature some during some story segments. Once the patch is applied, this will cover even more of the game. Square Enix didn’t note how many more additional voice overs will appear,
Here are the full day-one patch notes for Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake rom Square Enix support:
- English voices have been added to some event scenes.
- More Traveller’s Tips (i.e. tutorials) have been added.
- The Anti-Freeze Earrings and Asbestos Earrings have been added to the obtainable accessories in Dragon Quest I.
- Some adjustments have been made to the “Tactics” AI and enemy behavior AI.
- Miscellaneous changes, minor bug fixes and stat adjustments, and performance optimization.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and its day-one patch are available for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.