The critically acclaimed role-playing game Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Players are invited to embark on one of the series’ most beloved adventures and experience the magic of Dragon Quest as the franchise celebrates its 40^th anniversary.

Players will follow the perilous journey of the Luminary: a hunted hero destined to uncover the mystery of his fate, with the help of a charismatic cast of supporting characters. An epic beginning of a new adventure, this enchanting world is brought to life by series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama and series composer Koichi Sugiyama.

With the Dragon Quest series reaching 100 million units sold in its 40^th anniversary year, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition provides the perfect entry into one of the most revered role-playing game series of all time. This definitive version includes an array of new features and enhancements, such as new character side stories, a retro 2D mode, the 16-bit world of Tickington, the option to switch between English and Japanese voiceover, a fully orchestrated soundtrack with the ability to switch between the symphonic soundtrack or the original synthesized soundtrack, photo mode and more, offering an essential RPG experience for both long-time fans and newcomers to the beloved series.

The Dragon Quest series continues to delight fans worldwide with several new games coming soon. At Dragon Quest Day in May 2026, where the 40^th anniversary was formally celebrated, Square Enix revealed Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams, currently in development as the next mainline entry, as well as Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, the newest addition to the Dragon Quest Monsters series, releasing December 3, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam and XBOX on PC. A free consumer demo for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is now available on all platforms.

Additionally, Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, giving fans another classic Dragon Quest adventure to enjoy as the series celebrates its 40^th anniversary.

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