If the remakes of the initial Dragon Quest games are highly acclaimed, the producer of the remakes suggests that this could spur the company to pursue more remakes.

In the world of classic RPGs, there's some exciting news brewing for fans of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy Tactics.

Firstly, the Dragon Quest HD-2D remake trilogy is set to continue, with remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 on the horizon. This series of remakes, overseen by producer Masaaki Hayasaka, aims to bring the classic Dragon Quest games into modern times while preserving their original charm. The double pack of these remakes is looking promising, based on the Gamescom 2025 preview.

Masaaki Hayasaka, who attended Gamescom 2025, discussed the possibility of further remakes in the HD-2D style. However, the ultimate decision about these potential future projects lies with the upper management of Square Enix, including key executives such as the President, CEO, and Producers involved in the Dragon Quest franchise.

Meanwhile, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is gearing up for its release. This strategy RPG, developed by Square Enix, is a remaster of the original game and could potentially create a movement within the company for more remakes, according to its director. The director is also a fan of Live A Live, another HD-2D remake by Square Enix, and encourages players to give it a try.

However, the director believes that the strategy RPG player base is currently a "bit small." Despite this, he is open to revisiting the series' Game Boy Advance sequels if the remaster does well. His optimism could mean more exciting times for fans of the strategy RPG genre.

Square Enix has been keen on remakes recently, with remakes of earlier Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games making a comeback. The development of the Dragon Quest HD-2D remake trilogy, including the remake of Dragon Quest 3, has been an unusual journey. Following its initial announcement in 2021, there was a long period of silence, but in 2024, Square Enix announced that remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 were being developed alongside the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, explaining the delay.

In conclusion, the upcoming remakes and remasters of Dragon Quest 1, 2, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles promise to bring a fresh perspective to classic games while maintaining their original charm. The reception of these projects could potentially influence further remakes in the HD-2D style, making it an exciting time for RPG fans.

If the remakes of the initial Dragon Quest games are highly acclaimed, the producer of the remakes suggests that this could spur the company to pursue more remakes.