Last year Nintendo Switch fans got to experience the likes of Dragon Quest XI when the definitive edition hit their platform of choice. The original PS4 and PC title (of which we reviewed back when it released here) had been spruced up with a number of features and new content, helping to sell the critically acclaimed RPG to a new audience. Now here we are, a year after that with the game circling back around for its second definitive release on PS4, PC and Xbox One. Similar to said Switch release, this Definitive Edition (aptly titled Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition), comes packed with a laundry list of features not found in the original 2018 (2017 in Japan) release. Now that the game’s been ported back around to its original source, how does it stack up? Having tested the game running on PlayStation 5, the base game starts out innocently enough. If you’ve played the original Dragon Quest XI you’ll largely know what to expect. For those who haven’t, well… a titanic beast of a game awaits you. The briefest rundown for newcomers, the game tasks you as the silent protagonist of your story – the Luminary as it were. Or rather,

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age -Definitive Edition- follows 2018's Dragon Quest XI with a slew of new features. Toggle between Japanese and English voice acting or arranged and orchestrated soundtracks. New character stories have been added, battles now have a speed boost option to move those menial battles along more quickly, and take pictures in a new photo mode. You can also play in 2D mode, which converts the game into a 16-bit experience from the Super Famicom days. Today, Square Enix released a demo on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows 10, and Steam. It's quite meaty, featuring the first 10 hours of the game with the ability to carry progress over to the full game. Check out the trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne4_LdQ46Rc&feature=youtu.be

With this year's Tokyo Game Show now underway, Square Enix has gone live with a brand new trailer for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. In addition to this, the company has announced that worldwide shipments and digital sales for Dragon Quest XI have passed six million copies. View the trailer below: https://youtu.be/tXUy6_qqE0k Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is available now for Nintendo Switch, and is set to release worldwide on December 4 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store.

The updated version of Dragon Quest XI will be heading to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store on December 4 this year, Square Enix announced today. This version is a port of the Nintendo Switch version, Dragon Quest XI S, and includes a classic 2D graphics mode, orchestral soundtrack, character-specific scenes, and Japanese voice-overs. The game originally launched for PS4 and PC overseas in September 2018, with the Definitive Edition available for Switch since September 2019. Catch the announcement trailer, screenshots, and packshots below. This version includes bonus items including a Trodain set for the Hero styled after Dragon Quest VIII's protagonist, a Baby Boar costume for Veronica, five Pep Pop items, and five Seed of Skill items. Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F57er96VGGE&feature=emb_title Screenshots PlayStation 4PlayStation 4PlayStation 4PlayStation 4SteamSteamSteamSteamXbox OneXbox OneXbox OneXbox One Packshots

The demo version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition is available now for download on the Nintendo Eshop for free, allowing new and returning players the chance to experience the Switch version of Dragon Quest XI ahead of its September 27 release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWpwTfwitjo Additionally, the Champion's Pack DLC is also available as a free download and offers five sets of items as a special thank you to players who purchased the game. These items include: Vests of Success Set: "A pair of garments said to bring good fortune to anyone who wears them!" Wolf Wear: "A cool costume that makes Erik look more charismatic than ever!" Baby Boar Set: "Have some fun with one of Veronica’s favorite costumes!" Trodain Set: "Try on some traveler’s togs that will show our hero in another light!" Happy Adventurer Set: "Packed full of helpful items that are sure to come in handy over the course of your adventures!" It should be noted that players will need the full version of the game to access the DLC and will receive the items when the game officially launches. The Switch version of Dragon Quest XI comes with the original base game alongside new content

Square Enix has gone live with a new trailer for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition due out for Nintendo Switch on September 27. Dragon Quest XI S consists of the original game with newly added content such as character-specific stories, fully orchestrated music score, side-quests to journey into past Dragon Quest worlds, and the feature to switch not only between HD and retro 16-bit visuals, but also Japanese and English voice tracks. The video below gives us a quick overview of the game's world, from its wildlife and characters, to the towns and locations players will encounter. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acO4oj9T0Xw

At a stage event during this year's Dragon Quest Summer Festival in Tokyo, Japan, Square Enix revealed a demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will be coming to Nintendo Switch. A release date has yet to be announced, but the company did reveal some new and interesting tidbits regarding the full game. Read the full details below: Demo Bonus Rewards Those who keep ahold of their save data from the demo will receive a bonus Skill Seed when they play the full game. Playing through the demo and creating a save data will also net you the premium hero card "The One Descended from Erdrick " as a bonus for the Switch version of Dragon Quest Rivals, a free-to-play card battle game. Dragon Quest X World The world of Dragon Quest X will make an appearance in Dragon Quest XI S as one of the past Dragon Quest worlds players can travel to. New Erik Costume Party member Erik will receive a new costume for players to equip in Dragon Quest XI S. The "North Leather Style" outfit is based off from the character's appearance in the one-shot manga by Hiro Mashima that will debut in the August 21 issue

Within the show-floors of E3 2019, Nintendo has shared up to 30 glorious minutes of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition via their Nintendo Treehouse: Live livestream. The video below showcases the new features exclusive to the Definitive Edition, extended gameplay in 2D mode, and a deep-dive look into the ability to visit past Dragon Quest worlds. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J64FvzrDjh8 Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is set to release worldwide on September 27 for Nintendo Switch.

During the Nintendo Direct E3 2019 broadcast, the company revealed the "Hero" protagonists from the Dragon Quest series will join the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as the next downloadable content fighter. Releasing this summer, players will able to play as the Hero in different appearances from throughout the series including: Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation View the reveal trailer below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pupll3ON-WA Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is available for Nintendo Switch.

During the E3 special Nintendo Direct presentation, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition appeared briefly with a brand-new trailer that announced the official release date and showcased many of the new features that are coming to the Switch edition. Scheduled to release on September 27, 2019, fans new and old alike will be able to embark on a grand quest as the Luminary, the hero chosen by Yggdrasil, the world tree, to save the world of Erdea from an evil fate. The Switch edition comes with the original base game alongside new content such as bonus character-specific stories, additional monsters to ride, the ability to speed up battle sequences, side-quests that allow you to journey into past Dragon Quest worlds and more.