Nintendo Switch
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
ドラゴンクエストIII そして伝説へ… · 勇者鬥惡龍III HD-2D Remake
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
It gets in-game, but public data is thin: Ryubing lists it as In-game (Vulkan backend problems, flicker and performance issues common to Unreal Engine 4 games, audio output issues, Mac-specific problems). No public tests from other emulators or with frame rates have been found yet, including for Mac, iPhone/iPad and Android.
Settings & known issues
- Ryubing's official list flags Vulkan backend and audio output problems.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Ryubing | In-game | github.com 2025-01-07 |
Game info
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Released
- 2024-11-14
- Genre
- RPG
- Title ID
- 01003E601E324000
- Updated
- 2026-10-30
FAQ
Can I play Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "In-game" with Ryubing (report from 2025-01-07). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Mac yet.
Can I play Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on Android yet.
Where can I find the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 01003E601E324000. You also need prod.keys and firmware; what they are and which folder they go in is covered in our "prod.keys, title.keys and Firmware Explained" guide. →
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