Square Enix has confirmed a release date for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age on Nintendo Switch 2, news that was shared to coincide with Dragon Quest Day last week.
This grand role-playing game is filled with memorable characters, an enchanting story, and classic RPG gameplay that you can now play on the go.
You play as a young man who, about to participate in his village’s coming of age ceremony, learns that he is the reincarnation of a legendary hero from a forgotten age.
He sets out to unravel the mystery of his past, but, after revealing his identity to the King, he is branded as “The Darkspawn” and hunted by a relentless army.
In this enhanced version, you can expect the same sprawling content as in the original release, but the developer has added new character-specific stories, the option to increase the battle speed, fully orchestrated field and battle music, and the chance to switch between HD and retro-inspired 16-bit visuals.
There is also a new feature that lets you choose between two display modes, which prioritise either graphics or performance (frame rate).
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on 24 September 2026.
