DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
The appeal of DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition is its expansive journey, turn-based battles, and memorable band of companions. At the site’s current recorded low, $19.29 from CDKeys is an opportunity for players looking for a substantial solo RPG. The Steam PC version offers an English interface and full controller support, making it easy to settle into the adventure.At $39.99 from CDKeys, this is the site’s current recorded low, with English interface, full controller support, and a solo adventure to enjoy.
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01About DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition pairs turn-based battles with a journey to uncover a young hero’s past. Travel across a large world, gather companions with their own stories, and face threats together. The Steam PC version includes additional character scenarios, 2D and 3D modes, and a choice of original or orchestral music.The Steam PC version supports English interface and full audio.The Steam PC version supports single-player and full controller support.Player reviews: 92% positive from 10,528 reviews.
Credits
Composer
Koichi Sugiyama
Developer
Square Enix
Publisher
Square Enix
Steam player reviews
92%positiveVery Positive10,528 Steam reviews
Lowest recorded in 36 months
$19.992024-09-19 · MMicrosoft StoreBase game · same records as the chart above; USD history, not a regional Steam low.
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English
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Steam PC edition data · 2026-10-19
02Before you buy
Play style
The Steam PC version is single-player, features turn-based combat and has full controller support.
Language
English interface and full audio are supported. The game also offers Japanese audio and multiple interface languages.
03Frequently asked questions
Can I play solo?
Yes. The Steam PC version has a single-player mode.
Does the PC version support controllers?
Yes. The Steam PC version has full controller support.
What presentation options are included?
You can switch between 2D and 3D graphics, and choose the original or orchestral soundtrack.
Popular Steam reviews
Native-language selection · 10 reviews
Selected helpful reviews in this language show both recommendations and criticisms. This selection does not represent the overall positive rating; opinions reflect the version reviewed.
RecommendedSteam player
Graphically, it's a slight downgrade from the original as it's a port of the Nintendo Switch version. However, it still looks and plays better than the Nintendo Switch version as you're getting a higher resolution and an unlocked frame rate.
I'd recommend getting this on Xbox Game Pass if you bought the original and want to save money. I agree this should have been a free upgrade for those that bought the original.Show moreShow less
0.7 hours at review507 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
Square Enix should be obligated to refund the money for everyone that bought the Digital Edition of Light and then made it unavailable before posting this version.Show moreShow less
0.3 hours at review3,423 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
Thank you for everything, Akira Toriyama. Rest well and in peace.Show moreShow less
0.5 hours at review324 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
Dragon Quest XI is one of the best entries in the series.
Square did not offer an upgrade option to the Definitive Edition for those that already owned the original release. The original has been removed from the storefront and is no longer supported.
This IS the definitive version of DQ11, but the greediness of Square cannot be understated, and therefore the additional money I had to spend on the game nets a negative review.Show moreShow less
10.5 hours at review689 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
There is at least 1 dragon in this game.Show moreShow less
13.5 hours at review321 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
It looks bad compared to the original version. It is extremely lazy on their part that it is simply a port of the Switch version.*
I think it's terrible that Square Enix charges for this upgrade, it should be free. Or at least, with a significant discount.
Also, they have removed the original version of the game from the store (although if you had already bought it, you can still download it, fortunately).
Also, there are no specific button prompts for each type of controller (at least, not for KB+M). This is ridiculous, even Spike Chunsoft has been able to do this in the last game they released for Steam, Shiren the Wanderer, which is also a console port.
To try to improve the graphic aspect a little bit, take a look at this, because I don't think Square Enix is going to try to improve anything in this aspect.
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Dragon_Quest_XI_S_-_Definitive_Edition
* The textures seem to be better than the Switch version, (but not at the level of the original), and they have made some changes in the lighting (some for the better, some for the worse), but the quality of the character models and the quality and density of the grass leave much to be desired. Also very low draw distance and no anti-aliasing in the graphic options menu (but you can fix it thanks to the pcgamingwiki guide).
For more information about the graphic differences between the original version and this one, read this thread.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1295510/discussions/0/3006676913236433192/
PS: There are certain points in this review that I would like to go into a little more deeply. DQXI is a magnificent JRPG in all senses, whether in the approach and development of the main plot, main characters and their respective plot arcs, music, enemy design, etc. Also, the game still looks great, but not as great as the original (this is the part that bothers me so much, because it looks extremely lazy from Square Enix, as if they didn't want to spend more time and budget to adapt the models of the original game to the engine of this new version). The 2D mode is fabulous, and I'm sure it's great for a 2nd run, and the QOL improvements are very much appreciated. The new orchestral soundtrack is beautiful. I haven't been able to see anything about the new content yet, so I can't give an opinion on it. What I mean is that if you don't have the original game, buy it without thinking, it's an incredible game, and I'm sure there's some shop where you can see it at a discount. But if you own the original version, I wouldn't recommend you to pay more than 10 - 15 €/$ for this game, there are many other games you can play while waiting for that to happen.
TL;DR: An extremely lazy port, the general rule of Square Enix PC ports. You can fix some things thanks to the pcgamingwiki guide, but others, like the quality of the models, you can't. Don't expect much post-launch support, also the general rule of Square Enix PC ports. Buy it if you don't have the original game. If you have it, wait until it is 10 - 15 €/$.Show moreShow less
0.1 hours at review503 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
I recommend but Square Enix, c'mon we aren't made of money famShow moreShow less
1.3 hours at review212 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
A great game hampered by horrible business decisions. As a customer who bought the previous version on PC and was denied any type of discount on this one, it took me two years to swallow my pride and buy it on deep discount. I can't give this game a thumbs up based on Square Enix's selfish decision to screw over its customers.Show moreShow less
13 hours at review210 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
Picture this: you're finally home, you had a rough day at work, or maybe you studied for your next exam. You're EXHAUSTED but yet no sleepy. You would like to do something, maybe play some games but you also want to relax, no other stress needed. Something that challenges you but that's relatively easy to understand. You want something that transports you in a world different than yours, a world that helps forget yours for a couple of hours. You want to experience loyal companions, big cities, witching witches, mysterious dungeons, evil monsters...
You want to forget that day you went through.
Then Dragon Quest XI S is exactly what you need.
And dayum, the Draconian difficulties are so much fun!
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0.5 hours at review175 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
Pros (S Definitive Edition)
Can now choose between symphonic or the original synthesized OST
Can playthrough the game in 2D should players desire the option
DQ 8's overworld OST can be played when roaming
Japanese VA
Current line-up party will follow you in the overworld & party members will occasionally make speech bubble comments during combat, makes the adventure less lonely
New untold character stories that did not exist in the original DQ11 give certain party members a lot of character development
Can use the fun-size forge anywhere and can purchase materials as you forge as long as they have been once acquired prior
Battles can now be played at 3 speeds (Normal -> Fast ->> Ultra-Fast); a fine addition that eases grinding
Quick Commands, a handy new QoL addition that allows players to access a variety of options quickly (forge, horse, quest list, photo mode, etc.)
New photo mode will line up your current party in an orderly fashion and can command them to perform poses
"Noah's Archives" have been removed and "Nose for Treasure" ability allows treasure hunting or unfounded items possible from the beginning on the game rather than at the end
Character outfits can now be worn without affecting any stats as long as you have acquired the appropriate pieces
New mountable monsters with special features
Materials that drop from trees/ores now automatically place into the item bag instead of having to be individually collected
Removed crossbow kid minigame and accolades from the original DQ11
New marriage options
Serena {New Best Girl}
Cons (S Definitive Edition)
Tickington, the challenge and difficulty spike was welcoming; however, the overall experience of random encounters offset much incentive to explore
Quick Commands should have been customizable, magic such as zoom, evac, squelch, and holy protection would have fit nicely for situational or farming purposes
Graphical downgrade from the original DQ11, however, it is not significantly unnoticeable without a side-by-side comparison
Refuse to recommend, no discount or any regard to original purchasers of "DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Digital Edition of Light" which is now unlisted on Steam.Show moreShow less
148.6 hours at review167 people found this helpful
Source: original Steam user reviews. Helpful votes are an archived snapshot, not live data. Last collected: 08/15/2026.
