As DRAGON QUEST Celebrates its 40th Anniversary, Play One of the Most Treasured Games in the Historic Series
SYDNEY (Sept. 25, 2026) – 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 40th anniversary.
Watch the DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer here:
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 40th 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 40th 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 Dec. 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 40th anniversary!
DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is now available for Nintendo Switch 2 and all modern platforms. For more information, visit http://www.dq11.com/.
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Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 215 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
About DRAGON QUEST
DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 100 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”
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