We just announced some things. Along with a progress report for DQ2, we have officially announced that we will be eventually re-releasing a DQ1 HD special edition (using the DQ2 engine)

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Here's what this means:

1) It's a free upgrade, one day your GOG library will just have it
2) We've got all-new, HD-ready art for cutscenes and sprites
3) The new art is optional (we'll include toggles for the old art)
4) The game will be 100% native, ie, NO FLASH/AIR!
5) We'll have real multi resolution support, not just scaling a fixed 800x600 canvas
6) No release date yet, but will ship before DQ2
7) See linked post for more details

Looks good, thank you. Can't wait to play it again. :D

Awesome, thanks

Nice, and original art option!

Cool, thanks! =)

Very nice. Thanks for the update

Very thanks,
then I think I'll forgive you to compell players receiving Steam keys with DQ2
(Steam does not need more advert'.., Gabbe is already rich enough).

Thanks, can't wait to see the HD DQ1 and the new DQ2. :)

It looks like good progress is being made. I wonder if there will be a call for testing before release.

A free upgrade to a great game? Even if I love the older art, I have to say one thing : You guys are awesome. :)

I didn't have a problem with the old look but I do much prefer the new one! Also, I'm glad we still have the option to play the game with the original graphics. Good job! :)

This is just amazing, thank you! I love new cutscenes' style. And new Azra's look... wow, she's pretty hot now ;)
I'm sure everyone who enjoyed Defender's Quest appreciates you work. I look forward to go back to the Valley of the Forgotten :)

The current estimate is the end of the year!