Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. This new version is an enhanced update to the game that first came to Nintendo Switch in 2019.
The Dragon Quest series recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, and with so many games and related media, it can be overwhelming for newcomers. Beyond the main numbered role-playing games, Dragon Quest includes spin-offs, novels, comics, and animated series. The titles themselves can also be quite confusing! Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a prime example. First released in Japan in 2017 for Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 4, Dragon Quest XI received a complete “definitive” edition in 2019. This version, called Dragon Quest XI S, initially launched exclusively on Nintendo Switch before becoming available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One the following year. Dragon Quest XI S included both English and Japanese voice acting, a revamped 2D mode inspired by the original 3DS game, an orchestral soundtrack, and various gameplay improvements like faster battles.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Is Coming to Switch 2 Without an Upgrade Path
The already extensive history of Dragon Quest XI just got a bit more interesting. Announced during the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary celebration, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. The game will cost $39.99 and is available for pre-order now through the Nintendo eShop and the official Square Enix store.
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Unfortunately, players who already own Dragon Quest XI S on the original Nintendo Switch won’t be able to easily upgrade to the new version. Currently, there’s no way to upgrade, and the game’s official online store page states that there are no plans to offer an upgrade pack. Also, save data won’t transfer between the original Switch version and the new version of the game.
Everything Revealed During Dragon Quest’s 40th Anniversary Stream
During the celebration of Dragon Quest’s 40th anniversary, Square Enix announced that development has restarted on Dragon Quest 12, now titled Beyond Dreams. The game was first revealed in 2021 as The Flames of Fate and was intended to be a darker story. However, the new version will return to the series’ classic, more cheerful style. This announcement came alongside the news of a Switch 2 port for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition.
During the celebration of its 40th anniversary, a new Dragon Quest Monsters game was revealed. Called Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, it’s the eighth main game in the series and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
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2026-05-28 19:12