In a nutshell

• New information about Dragon Quest III Remake has been released, revealing details about the party system and the many vocations players can experience.
• The Dragon Quest III Remake will have a new vocation called the Monster Wrangler.
• A special Sage vocation will also be available in Dragon Quest III Remake for those who can accomplish special conditions.

Square Enix has released new information about the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, revealing details about the party system, vocations, and monster arenas.

New Dragon Quest III Remake Information

Here’s everything you need to know:

Dragon Quest III Remake – Party Up

In Dragon Quest III, players can form a party of up to four characters, including the protagonist, by paying a visit to Patty’s Party Planning Place at the start of their adventure. Simply have a word with Patty and you’ll be able to add any adventurers registered with her to your party. If you’ve registered any adventurers yourself, then you’ll also be able to recruit them to join your ranks here. This remake also boasts a new feature that allows you to sign up party members to be volunteers. Volunteers can help out parties on other adventure logs (save files) that are tied to the same account. Make a party you’ll be proud to call your own and set forth to vanquish the Archfiend!

Everyone in your party comes with their own personality, and this will change how quickly certain attributes increase when they level up. If you’re not a fan of a personality, you can always change it with a book or accessory later on.

This remake allows players to share party members between adventure logs attached to the same account. If you’re interested, talk to Patty and select the “Helping Hands” option. This will let you sign up volunteers to aid parties on other adventure logs. You’ll then be able to add a maximum of one volunteer, with the attributes, level, and equipment they had when registered, to your party on another adventure log!

Dragon Quest III Remake – Vocations

Everyone in your party has a vocation, the protagonist included, and these determine what spells and abilities they are capable of learning, how their attributes will increase, and what equipment they can use. Make a point of trying out all sorts of vocations to see which combination suits you best.

DQ III HD-2D Remake also features an all-new vocation: the monster wrangler. They know more than most about monsters, and will help you befriend any creatures you find who look lonesome.

• Monster Wrangler – Allies with this unconventional vocation do battle with an array of monstrous abilities. Not only can they learn attacks which deal damage to multiple enemies at once, they are also capable of using abilities which heal their companions.
• Hero – Only the protagonist can possess this vocation. They will learn sword-specific abilities, Zap-family spells, healing magic, and even incantations that revive fallen allies. This versatility allows heroes to switch between attack and defense at a moment’s notice.
• Warrior – Excellent damage dealers who can arm themselves with all sorts of powerful equipment. Their high HP allows them to protect their companions during fights too, making them mainstays in most parties.
• Martial Artist – Formidable combatants who are not only strong, but speedy to boot. They favor fighting with their fists or claws and land lots of critical hits in battle.
• Mage – Capable conjurers who boast ample wisdom and equally ample MP. Not only can they hold their own against enemies with a myriad of offensive spells, they can also support their allies with incantations like Kabuff and Oomph.
• Priest – A helpful healer who can recover allies’ HP and cure them of any nasty status ailments such as poison or paralysis. They can even resurrect fallen companions too!
• Merchant – Money makers who are experts at collecting gold coins and appraising items. Their unique skill set will come in handy both in battles and as you explore the world. They even occasionally pick up some extra gold coins post-battle.
• Gadabout – Party animals who heal and support their allies with a range of abilities in battle. However, be warned: they’re prone to acting out on their own, but this can sometimes have unexpected, positive results.
• Thief – Experts at sneaking past enemies and finding treasure in the darkest of dungeons. Thieves have an array of spells and abilities that aid the party during exploration and can also unleash attacks which inflict status ailments. Post-battle they might surprise you by stealing something from a defeated enemy too!

Dragon Quest III Remake – Change vocations to power up your party

Eventually on your adventure you will reach Alltrades Abbey, where you can give any character over level 20, except the protagonist, a new vocation of your choosing. Party members will revert to level 1 post-vocation change, but they will still retain all the spells and abilities they had in their arsenal. In short, the more vocations a character takes on, the more things they’ll be able to do!

Dragon Quest III Remake – A very special vocation

Characters can only become sages by meeting certain conditions. Keep changing vocations and make your party as powerful as it can be!

• Sage – Only those who have undergone intense training and attainted true enlightenment are ready to take on the sage vocation. They are famed for their abundant MP, and can wield both priest- and mage-specific spells.

Dragon Quest III Remake – Monster Arenas: Where Kindly Critters Do Battle (Remake Exclusive)

The world is home to several monster arenas, where friendly creatures you’ve rescued on your travels can test their might in combat! Keep your eyes peeled for any monsters of a kinder disposition when exploring towns, dungeons, and other areas. Should you manage to win a monster arena tournament, you’ll earn some special prizes, so do your best to assemble a winning team!

Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake is scheduled to launch on November 14, 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC. The Steam Version is launching on November 15, 2024.