Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, September 24, 2026. It is a Switch 2 exclusive release from Square Enix, priced at $39.99.
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Release date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Nintendo Switch 2 · $39.99
- Release date
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Price
- $39.99
- Pre-order
- Pre-orders open
- Last verified
- July 7, 2026
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is the fully expanded version of Square Enix's acclaimed turn-based JRPG, casting players as the Luminary, a young hero hunted for a destiny he does not yet understand. The Definitive Edition builds on the original 2017 adventure with extra character-focused story chapters, a fully orchestrated soundtrack, Japanese and additional English voice acting, and the freedom to switch between the game's modern 3D world and a nostalgic 16-bit 2D presentation.
This particular release brings that Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2, where it is scheduled to arrive on September 24, 2026 for a standard price of $39.99. The Switch 2 version adds new optimization modes that let players prioritize graphics (roughly 1440p at 30fps) or performance (roughly 1080p at 60fps), and physical copies ship as a Game-Key Card that requires a download. Square Enix has confirmed there is no paid upgrade path from the original Switch version and that existing save data does not carry over.
Dragon Quest XI is widely regarded as one of the series' strongest entries, so many players have been waiting for a version that takes advantage of Switch 2's extra power for smoother, sharper play in both docked and handheld modes. The lack of a discounted upgrade and no save transfer has drawn some frustration from current owners, which makes the confirmed date and price key details for anyone deciding whether to double-dip or jump in fresh on September 24.
Global unlock times
When the countdown hits zero, here is the local time in cities around the world.
| City | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles UTC-7 | 5:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| New York UTC-4 | 8:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| São Paulo UTC-3 | 9:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| London UTC+1 | 1:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Berlin UTC+2 | 2:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Paris UTC+2 | 2:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Istanbul UTC+3 | 3:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Riyadh UTC+3 | 3:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Dubai UTC+4 | 4:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Cairo UTC+3 | 3:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Mumbai UTC+5:30 | 5:30 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Bangkok UTC+7 | 7:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Jakarta UTC+7 | 7:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Hanoi UTC+7 | 7:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Manila UTC+8 | 8:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Kuala Lumpur UTC+8 | 8:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Singapore UTC+8 | 8:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Tokyo UTC+9 | 9:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Seoul UTC+9 | 9:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Shanghai UTC+8 | 8:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Taipei UTC+8 | 8:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Karachi UTC+5 | 5:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Dhaka UTC+6 | 6:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Mexico City UTC-6 | 6:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| Bogotá UTC-5 | 7:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| Buenos Aires UTC-3 | 9:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| Santiago UTC-3 | 9:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| Chicago UTC-5 | 7:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| Toronto UTC-4 | 8:00 PM · Wed, Sep 23 * |
| Madrid UTC+2 | 2:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Rome UTC+2 | 2:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Moscow UTC+3 | 3:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Warsaw UTC+2 | 2:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Lagos UTC+1 | 1:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Johannesburg UTC+2 | 2:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Sydney UTC+10 | 10:00 AM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
| Auckland UTC+12 | 12:00 PM · Thu, Sep 24 * |
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