All Dragon Quest games available on Nintendo Switch

fans of Dragon Quest are lucky to enjoy various games in the franchise on Nintendo Switch. Currently, the Square Enix license, one of the most influential of its kind (if not the most), has four main titles y From spin-off in the hybrid catalog. And, fortunately for his followers, more titles are announced for the future. However, it must be emphasized that there is a huge gap in the works available.

Although many of the titles of the license have appeared in Big N systems, some of them even Nintendo platform exclusives, it is striking how disparate the selection of games available is. For example, regarding the main line, at the moment they are only available the first three deliveries and the last. However, this condition will change with the premiere of several already announced projects.

If you want to know the games of Dragon Quest available on Nintendo Switch, both those already released and those planned for the future, we invite you to read our compilation.

Via: Nintendo Europe

All Dragon Quest games available on Nintendo Switch

The original NES trilogy (Dragon Quest I, II and III)

The Nintendo eShop allows us to enjoy the first three installments of the series. However, unlike the physical edition that collect deliveries in a pack, these are available separately on the Switch eShop. Therefore, to access the origins of the series, we will have to purchase each adventure separately.

Dragon Questthe beginning of the legend, can be enjoyed in the hybrid with updated controls. Thanks to this, those players who want to discover the series or users who seek to remember old times will be able to access the most accessible version of the game

. And, although the title shows the passage of time, it is incredible to have at your fingertips a game that changed the history of the industry.

In Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line we will also experience slight improvements, as it happens with the first title. Being a sequel, this adventure is bigger and more ambitious than the original. In it, we can discover what happened a century after the first Dragon Questa time in which three new nations were forged that dissipated the reigning peace.

Last we have Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, the final installment of the original trilogy. As with the previous two proposals, this one will also feature updated controls. Here we will put ourselves in the shoes of Erdrick, one of the most beloved characters of the license, who, as you can see, lives a unique adventure full of impressive enemies to defeat.

Via: Official Dragon Quest YouTube Channel

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of a Lost Past

In case of Dragon Quest XI S it is quite curious. At first, the title landed on other platforms before Nintendo Switch. Then, after a reasonable time, Square Enix a definitive version exclusive to Nintendo Switch. With never-before-seen stories, orchestral arrangements and much more, hybrid players enjoyed the best version of one of the most important JRPGs of recent years.

Thanks to the Definitive Edition of the title, Nintendo Switch users were able to access the latest game in the main line of Dragon Quest. In it we take on the role of the Luminary, the descendant of a legendary hero who wiped out the forces of evil. As you may have guessed, he will have to repeat the ballot and return to save the world. Luckily, we will not be alone and they will accompany us a lot of colleagues brimming with charisma and stories to tell.

Via: Nintendo

Dragon Quest Builders

Dragon Quest is one of the franchises with more spin-off of the industry. Therefore, it is not surprising that a few years ago Square Enix noticed the success of Minecraft

and try to emulate it with a proposal that, for many, is up to Mojang’s. Under this premise was born Dragon Quest Buildersa series with two installments (so far) that will take us to explore the limits of our imagination.

Although it might seem otherwise, Dragon Quest Builders also has its own story. In the Japanese title we will be chosen by the goddess Pamplín, a deity that will turn us into a legend builder to try to return the kingdom of Alefgrad to the place that belongs to it. Thanks to the gift of imagination, we will be able to fulfill our mission and defeat the evil Draconarius.

Via: Nintendo Europe

Dragon Quest Builders 2

After the success of the first installment, it was inevitable that Dragon Quest Builders 2 became a reality. As in the first installment, our mission will be to use our imagination to defeat the Children of Hargon, the main enemies of the game. Also, other typical villains of Dragon Questsuch as slimes or thugs, will also make an appearance.

Being a sequel, Dragon Quest Builders 2 replicates the bases of the original and adds certain features. Among the novelties is fast travel, an option that will allow us to move instantly between locations. In addition, we can also immerse ourselves in gardening and agriculture, as well as ally with other builders online or in the same console.

Via: Nintendo Europe

Future releases of Dragon Quest on Nintendo Switch

Dragon Quest Treasures

In May 2021 we learned the news that revolutionized fans of Dragon Quest XI

: Erik and Mia would star in their own spin-off. With a stylish approach dungeon crawler, Square Enix will immerse us in a new story starring these two brothers. At the moment, details such as the launch date or the platforms are unknown, but in view of the success of the delivery in the hybrid its release on Switch is an open secret.

Via: Square Enix Japan

Dragon Quest III 2D-HD

In recent years, a fad has set in that has affected several JRPG franchises. How could it be otherwise, this fashion has ended up reaching the games of Dragon Questand luckily for the fans we can check it this year on Nintendo Switch. Thus, after many requests, the third installment of the series will have an HD version that promises to keep the essence of the original intact.

Via: IGN

Dragon Quest X Offline

It’s been over a decade but the launch of Dragon Quest X outside japan is getting closer. The online MMORPG, very successful in its country of origin, never saw the light of day beyond its country of origin. For this reason, players eagerly await the arrival of a game that, in addition, will remove the online shed and will bet on adapting all its content to the classic section. The result, as far as we know, we should check sooner rather than later.

Via: Square Enix Japan

Dragon Quest XII

Crown jewel. Since his announcement, we have heard little or nothing about a title that has developers from The Wind Waker HD and other major titles in the industry. However, that has not prevented fans of the series from being excited about what will come in the coming years. And it is not for less, since the twelfth installment will mark the next decades of the franchise. For now, it’s time to be patient and wait for new news.

Via: Tealgamemaster

And you, how many games of Dragon Quest have you enjoyed on Nintendo Switch? Which of the future projects of the license are you looking forward to the most? We read you in the comments.