How Long is Dragon Quest 3 Hd-2D Remake?

Dragon Quest 3 Remake is a truly remarkable game. It not only stays incredibly faithful to the original in all the ways that matter, but somehow managed to improve the aspects of the game that simply no longer made sense in the modern gaming era. With the long list of improvements to the game, one of the ley questions both old and new players will be asking is: how long does it take to beat Dragon Quest 3 Remake? In this guide, we will answer that question with particular attention paid to how new and returning players may experience the game differently.

How Long is Dragon Quest 3 Remake?

There are two groups of people who are likely to derive an equally high amount of enjoyment from Dragon Quest 3 Remake, but who may experience significantly different completion times: returning players who have experienced DQIII‘s game world, and new players who are experiencing the game for the first time.

Because the systems in Dragon Quest 3 Remake are fairly complex, it will likely take new players more time to not only learn the mechanics, but also uncover the many secrets that the game has to offer. To its great benefit, Dragon Quest 3 does not hold the players’ hand and guide them to every possible item and location. Because of this, new players will likely take far longer to complete their playthroughs. With this in mind, let’s look at how long it will take to beat Dragon Quest 3 Remake’s main story, and how long it will take to reach 100% completion.

How Long to Beat Dragon Quest 3 Remake:

Returning players who know the game well will likely complete the game quicker. This will not be an absolute rule, as some players will take less time, and some may invest far more. The following amounts are based on the averages we’ve seen and experienced for those fans familiar with Dragon Quest 3:

• Main Story: 30 Hours
• Main Story and some side content: 40–50 Hours
• 100% Completion: 50–60 Hours and beyond

New players will face a much stiffer learning curve with Dragon Quest 3 Remake, especially in the early game sections. Like the times for returning players, there will be exceptions on both sides for new players. We put over 100 hours into our first playthrough, with no piror experience with the Dragon Quest series. While this is more than most players will likely need to reach 100% completion, the sheer volume of content makes it unlikely to be a complete anomaly.

The following times are averages for new players based on our experience:

• Main Story: 40–50 Hours
• Main Story and some side content 50–60 hours
• 100% completion: 70 hours and beyond

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Released

November 14, 2024

Engine

Unreal Engine 4

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ESRB

E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes

Steam Deck Compatibility

Verified

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PC Release Date

November 14, 2024

PS5 Release Date

November 14, 2024

Xbox Series X|S Release Date

November 14, 2024

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Nintendo Switch Release Date

November 14, 2024

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