Square Enix’s Spoiler Alert: The Ultimate Game of Hide-and-Seek
It seems that the fine folks at the legendary publishing house, famed for their pixelated adventures and nostalgic RPGs, have given players of the highly anticipated Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake a not-so-subtle warning. That’s right folks, video and photo sharing of the game’s gripping finale is officially off-limits for the first month post-release! Imagine the surprise on players’ faces when they discover that they are not, in fact, the only ones who own the right to ruin endings for everyone else.
Guidelines: What You Can and Can’t Do
On this occasion, the gaming overlords felt it necessary to lay down some ground rules on their official website, much like a parent attempting to prevent kids from ruining the surprise birthday party. The game’s launch date is set for October 30, which has now been marked as the most dangerous time of year for video spoilers.
Among the numerous requests, the standout is the directive to, under no circumstances, post any content showing action post the second credit roll in Dragon Quest II until November 29, 2025. Why, you ask? Well, it’s not explicitly stated, but hints suggest that players may risk spoiling a secret that would make Santa’s presents look boring by comparison. Who wouldn’t want to keep the mystery alive for eager gamers?
New Characters? Additional Dungeons? Say What?!
For those getting a touch excited, let’s not forget: the remakes promise new content, including fresh characters to chat with (perhaps not one resembling a potato), additional dungeons to conquer, and an expanded storyline that could rival even the longest soap opera. So there’s definitely a reason to keep some of these surprises tightly under wraps, unlike that suspiciously bumpy blanket over there.
Dropping the Spoiler Bomb
Now, before diving headlong into gameplay uploads, there’s a gentle nudge to add those spoiler warnings for any major plot twists. Apparently, one mustn’t forget the sacred duty to protect the innocent (and not-so-innocent) gamers from prematurely spoiled surprises, lest they unleash the mighty fury of the spoiler police!
The official message reads: “Square Enix Co., Ltd permits its fans to share certain images and gameplay videos of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake online so long as these Guidelines are adhered to.” This suggests a level of leniency that is both a blessing and a reminder of what not to do if one wishes to avoid the wrath of copyright trolls. And yes, takedown requests are indeed lurking just around the corner; consider this your friendly neighborhood warning, delivered straight from the land of pixelated charm.
Cover All Bases: Copyright Notices Galore!
Other friendly reminders include attaching a copyright notice for those brave enough to dabble in video sharing, minus the ubiquitous “microblogging platforms.” Feel free to strut and show off, but ensure a line stating how the music used is under the careful watch of Sugiyama Kobo Co., Ltd. That’s right folks, the music belongs to someone important. Avoiding unauthorized reproduction is a must—after all, no one wants to face the inky depths of legalese!
Switching Things Up (Not Literally)
Switch players might want to keep their excitement in check, as it has been confirmed that the Switch version will not seamlessly glide into the next-gen version—saving data will remain in its own little box. It’s a separate release, so open those wallets again! You know you want to!
Mark the Release Date on the Calendar
The countdown is officially on for October 30, when Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Hopefully, expectations are soaring high enough to touch the clouds—and as a side note, it seems the previous entry in this beloved franchise really raised the bar, selling over a million copies physically in Japan last year. It’s safe to say that social media exploded with images of jubilant gamers, their retailers left as barren as a desert!
