DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

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The entirety of the ageless Erdrean adventure, all in one package!

*This game is only compatible with Nintendo Switch™ 2. Please be aware that it cannot be played on Nintendo Switch™.
*There is also a Nintendo Switch™ version of this game. Please select the version you require carefully.

Know this! The Luminary is the root of all evil, and will bring naught but misery to our realm!

The eleventh installment in the fabled DRAGON QUEST series, taking the tale of the legendary heroes right back to its origins, comes to Nintendo Switch™ 2!

What does it mean to be a hero? A young lad from a country village sets out to find the answer to this question, embarking on an epic adventure that will lead him to uncover the secrets that lie at the heart of his world. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch™ 2 contains all of the content added in the original Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch™, including:
• New story chapters where the party members take centre stage.
• Japanese voices and additional English voices.
• The ability to switch between 3D and 2D mode.
• An orchestral score.
This new edition for Nintendo Switch™ 2 also introduces new optimisation modes, allowing you to prioritise graphics or performance.

Contains:
• The base game.
• Japanese and English voices.
• Super special item sets!
◦ The Trodain Set (containing equipment that can change the hero's appearance)
◦ The Baby Boar Set (containing equipment that can change Veronica's appearance)
◦ The Happy Adventurer Set (containing five bottles of pep pop and five seeds of skill)

Software description provided by the publisher.

Publisher notification(s):

*This game is only compatible with Nintendo Switch™ 2. Please be aware that it cannot be played on Nintendo Switch™.
*There is also a Nintendo Switch™ version of this game. Please select the version you require carefully.
*Save data is incompatible between the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 versions.

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About this item

Game file size

23.2 GB

Supported play modes

TV mode

Tabletop mode

Handheld mode

No. of players

Single system (1)

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Supported

Nintendo Switch Online

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System

Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher

SQUARE ENIX

Developer

SQUARE ENIX

Supported languages

British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Release date

September 24, 2026

About Supported Features

This software supports the following features and accessories:
- Surround sound (linear PCM)

WARNING: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software.