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.
Reporting from 2 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net.
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 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) Switch2版「ドラクエXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて S」9月24日に発売決定！ 各種ストア・店舗にて順次予約受付開始
- 4Gamer.net 「ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて S」のSwitch2版が9月24日に発売決定。オンラインストアの予約受付もスタート