DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance

Game-Key CardUp to 60 FPS

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is published by SQUARE ENIX and came out on October 30, 2025. The eShop lists 10 supported languages.

File size
16.3 GB
6% of the 256 GB internal storage
Physical release
Game-Key Card (download required)
The cartridge only unlocks a download
Frame rate
Up to 60 FPS
See modes below

Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source

Specs

File size (current)16.3 GBsource
Physical formatGame-Key Card (download required)source
TypeNative Switch 2 game
TV and handheld (Graphics)30 FPSsource
TV and handheld (Performance)60 FPSsource
Performance noteBoth modes are available docked and handheld; the 60 FPS mode runs at a lower, sub-native resolution. No exact resolution published.
US eShop price$59.99
Play modesTV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Languages (10)Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Traditional Chinese, American English
PublisherSQUARE ENIX
Release dateOctober 30, 2025

Questions

How big is DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake on Switch 2?

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake needs 16.3 GB of storage. That is about 6% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.

Is DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake a Game-Key Card?

The physical release of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 16.3 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.

Does DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?

Yes. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake targets 30 FPS in TV and handheld, Graphics preset; 60 FPS in TV and handheld, Performance preset. Both modes are available docked and handheld; the 60 FPS mode runs at a lower, sub-native resolution. No exact resolution published.

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