Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Version Launches September 24
The Switch 2 version marks the first time a mainline Dragon Quest title has been re-released with performance and resolution toggles, signaling Square Enix's early support for Nintendo's new hardware.
Key Facts
- Square Enix announced the Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age on May 27, 2026, during a Dragon Quest 40th anniversary live stream.
- The game launches on September 24, 2026, priced at 5,478 yen.
- The enhanced edition adds Resolution Priority Mode and Performance Priority Mode for graphics options.
- The physical edition includes an exclusive limited sleeve.
- Online pre-orders opened on May 27, with in-store pre-orders starting May 28.
Reporting from 3 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net, Game Spark.
Square Enix announced on May 27, 2026, during a Dragon Quest 40th anniversary live stream that the Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age will release on September 24. The enhanced edition adds new story content and a choice between Resolution Priority Mode and Performance Priority Mode. The physical edition includes an exclusive limited sleeve. Pre-orders opened online on the same day, with in-store pre-orders starting the following day. The game is priced at 5,478 yen.
Square Enix confirmed the Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age during a live stream celebrating the series' 40th anniversary, which featured comedian Eiko Kano. The game retains the content of the original Switch S release, including the additional story chapters, and adds two graphics modes: Resolution Priority Mode for higher image quality and Performance Priority Mode for smoother frame rates. The physical edition comes with a special sleeve exclusive to the Switch 2 version. Pre-orders began at online retailers on May 27, and in-store pre-orders will start on May 28. The price is set at 5,478 yen.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.