Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition Arrives on Switch 2 September 24
Square Enix will bring Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition to the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026, with optimized modes but no save transfer.
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Dragon Quest XI S is coming to Switch 2 in September, but there’s no upgrades from Switch 1
Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24th. While the game includes new graphical modes and item sets, there are no upgrade paths or save transfers from the original Nintendo Switch version. The game is priced at £34.99 on both platforms.
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Version Announced
Square Enix announced a "Definitive Edition" of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age for the upcoming Switch 2 console, set to release on September 24, 2026. This version will feature graphics and performance optimization modes, distinct from the original Nintendo Switch release, and will not support save data transfer. The announcement was part of Square Enix's update celebrating the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary.
Dragon Quest 11 S coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix has confirmed that Dragon Quest XI S will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. This follows recent leaks and a rating classification for the game. The original Dragon Quest XI S was released for the Nintendo Switch in 2019.
