Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride was originally released for the Super Famicom in Japan, marking the debut of this beloved entry in the Dragon Quest series.
An enhanced remake of Dragon Quest V was released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan, featuring updated graphics and additional content.
A further remake of Dragon Quest V was released for the Nintendo DS in Japan and North America, featuring various gameplay improvements and translations.
For the first time, the game was officially released in North America, expanding the series' reach to a Western audience.