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|designer = [[ | |designer = [[Yuji Horii]]<br>[[Akira Toriyama]] | ||
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{{Translation|'''''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age'''''|ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて|Doragon Kuesuto Irebun Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete|lit. "Dragon Quest XI: In Search of a Passing Time"}} is the eleventh main | {{Translation|'''''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age'''''|ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて|Doragon Kuesuto Irebun Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete|lit. "Dragon Quest XI: In Search of a Passing Time"}} is the eleventh main {{Main Series}} game. The game was initially released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and the {{PlayStation 4}} game consoles, and later for Microsoft Windows via Steam and the [[Nintendo Switch]].<ref name="NX">[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/28/dragon-quest-x-and-xi-are-in-development-for-nintendo-nx/ Dragon Quest XI And X Are In Development For Nintendo NX: Update]</ref> The game was first revealed during a livestream on July 28, 2015<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/28/watch-square-enixs-dragon-quest-announcement-event-right-here/ Watch Square Enix's Dragon Quest Announcement Event Right Here]</ref>. The game was released on July 29th, 2017 on the {{PlayStation 4}} and [[Nintendo 3DS]] in Japan, on the PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows via Steam in the West on September 4, 2018. | ||
Later an enhanced version titled ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'', was released in September 27, 2019 first for [[Nintendo Switch]]. The ports for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox were released in Dec 2020. Following the release of the Definitive Edition, the original version was stopped from shipping.<ref>This is | Later an enhanced version titled ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'', was released in September 27, 2019 first for [[Nintendo Switch]]. The ports for Microsoft Windows, {{PlayStation 4}} and Xbox were released in Dec 2020. Following the release of the Definitive Edition, the original version was stopped from shipping.<ref>This is roughly correct, but there is some complication. See [https://en-d9w.hatenablog.com/entry/dq11s-superseded this blog article] for the details.</ref>On March 16th, 2021, a port for Google's cloud-based gaming service Stadia was released, as well.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DragonQuest/status/1372933379721621506 ICYMI: #DragonQuest XI S - Definitive Edition is available now on @GoogleStadia | ||
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Planned as the 30th anniversary title for the series, ''Dragon Quest XI'' is | Planned as the 30th anniversary title for the series, ''Dragon Quest XI'' is an homage and celebration of the ten games that came before it that tells its own distinct story. | ||
==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
The world of the game is [[Erdrea]], a peaceful planet watched over by the floating island that carries [[Yggdrasil]], the source of all life. Though present in previous games, the significance of Yggdrasil is more pronounced than before, with the almighty arbor having widespread recognition and reverence even in the most remote villages. Cities and kingdoms based upon real world European nations return for the first time since {{Dragon Quest III}}, and the game's plot is divided into acts reminiscent of the chapters and generations of the fourth and fifth games; dramatic changes mark the ending of each segment of the game, greatly changing the environment and tone of the title. | The world of the game is [[Erdrea]], a peaceful planet watched over by the floating island that carries [[Yggdrasil]], the source of all life. Though present in previous games, the significance of Yggdrasil is more pronounced than before, with the almighty arbor having widespread recognition and reverence even in the most remote villages. Cities and kingdoms based upon real-world European nations return for the first time since {{Dragon Quest III}}, and the game's plot is divided into acts reminiscent of the chapters and generations of the fourth and fifth games; dramatic changes mark the ending of each segment of the game, greatly changing the environment and tone of the title. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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The game is set in the world of Erdrea and begins as the kingdom of Dundrasil is invaded and destroyed by an army of monsters. The protagonist, an infant during the attack, survives and is found floating down a river by an older man named Chalky in the village of Cobblestone. The protagonist is adopted by Chalky's daughter Amber and raised in the village. After the protagonist's coming-of-age ceremony, Amber reveals the truth to him about his birth and adoption and sends him to meet King Carnelian of Heliodor. However, the king accuses him of being an evil entity and throws him into the dungeons. Imprisoned, the protagonist meets a thief called Erik, who reveals that he was sent to meet him, as the mark on his hand is proof that he is the Luminary, a legendary hero chosen by the world tree Yggdrasil to save Erdrea from evil. The pair escape and evade capture, later joined by two mages: Veronica, trapped in a child's body due to a curse, and her twin sister, Serena. On their quest to help the Luminary reach the sacred tree Yggdrasil, they gain three other companions: Sylvando, a traveling entertainer, Rab, former king of Dundrasil and the protagonist's grandfather | The game is set in the world of [[Erdrea]] and begins as the kingdom of [[Dundrasil]] is invaded and destroyed by an army of monsters. The protagonist, an infant during the attack, survives and is found floating down a river by an older man named [[Chalky]] in the village of [[Cobblestone]]. The protagonist is adopted by Chalky's daughter Amber and raised in the village. After the protagonist's coming-of-age ceremony, [[Amber]] reveals the truth to him about his birth and adoption and sends him to meet [[King Carnelian]] of [[Heliodor]]. However, the king accuses him of being an evil entity and throws him into the dungeons. Imprisoned, the protagonist meets a thief called [[Erik]], who reveals that he was sent to meet him, as the mark on his hand is proof that he is the {{Luminary}}, a legendary hero chosen by the world tree [[Yggdrasil]] to save Erdrea from evil. The pair escape and evade capture, later joined by two mages: {{Veronica 11}}, trapped in a child's body due to a curse, and her twin sister, {{Serena 11}}. On their quest to help the Luminary reach the sacred tree [[Yggdrasil]], they gain three other companions: [[Sylvando]], a traveling entertainer, [[Rab]], former king of Dundrasil and the protagonist's grandfather and [[Jade]], the exiled princess of Heliodor who helped the infant protagonist escape during the attack of Dundrasil. | ||
The | The {{Party 11}} eventually arrives at the heart of [[Yggdrasil]], which contains the [[Erdwin's Equipment#Sword of Light|Sword of Light]], the {{Luminary}}'s destined weapon. However, just as the Luminary is about to take it, he and the {{Party 11}} are intercepted by Carnelian and his retainers [[Jasper]] and [[Hendrik]]. It is revealed that Carnelian was possessed by an evil sorcerer known as Mordegon and that Jasper is [[Mordegon]]'s agent. The two subdue Hendrik and the Luminary's {{Party 11}}, with Mordegon taking the Sword of Light and absorbing the heart of Yggdrasil, destroying the tree and plunging the world into an age of darkness. The Luminary returns to Cobblestone, separated from the others, turned into a fortified refuge for Heliodor citizens led by Carnelian and Hendrik. They apologize to the Luminary for all the troubles they caused him. Hendrik joins forces with the Luminary, and together they reclaim Heliodor from Mordegon's forces. After reuniting with the rest of the {{Party 11}}, except for Veronica, who perished saving the others during the fall of Yggdrasil, the Luminary obtains the means to forge a new Sword of Light, which they use to defeat Jasper and Mordegon, which restores Yggdrasil and the world. | ||
Afterward, the | Afterward, the {{Party 11}} discovers the means to bring Veronica back within the [[Tower of Lost Time]]. There they meet the Timekeeper, who gives the Luminary the power to go back in time and defeats Mordegon before he can steal the Sword of Light and Yggdrasil's heart, thus saving Veronica from sacrificing herself. However, due to Mordegon's absence, a dark spirit is able to summon forth a mysterious orb called Erdwin's Lantern and merge with it, thus awakening the game's true antagonist, The Dark One, [[Calasmos]], who was previously destroyed in the timeline of Mordegon's rule. The {{Party 11}} learns that a prior Luminary named Erdwin was betrayed and killed by his mage companion Morcant, who absorbed Calasmos's powers and transformed into Mordegon. Since he could not be destroyed forever without the power of the Luminary, Serenica, Erdwin's former sage companion and lover, then sealed the weakened Calasmos within Erdwin's Lantern and attempted to return to the past at the Tower of Lost Time, but was turned into the Timekeeper instead. The {{Party 11}} then confronts and destroys Calasmos before the Luminary entrusts his mark to [[Serenica]], who reverts to her original form and uses it to return to the past and reunite with Erdwin. Accompanied by Veronica and Serena, he also returns the Sword of Light to Yggdrasil, who reveals itself to be Yggdragon, an ancient dragon of light defeated by Calasmos ages ago, whose body transformed into the tree Yggdrasil and gave life to Erdrea. Yggdragon bestows upon the Luminary the title of "Erdrick," the mightiest of all heroes, and keeps the Sword for the day when a new hero will need it to defend Erdrea from evil. In the mid-credits, Serenica reunites with Erdwin in the past, while after the credits, a young [[Hero's Mother (Dragon Quest III)|mother]], after reading the {{Luminary}}'s story in a book, wakes up her [[Hero (Dragon Quest III)|child]] from the bed, setting up the beginning of {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Playable Characters=== | ===Playable Characters=== | ||
* | *The {{Luminary}} - A young man from the village of [[Cobblestone]]. He was born with a mysterious mark on his left hand, and is declared to be the "Darkspawn" by the King of [[Heliodor]] that will bring about the end of the world if he is not killed. | ||
*[[Erik]] - A blue-haired thief that the Luminary encounters in the dungeons of Heliodor who decides to accompany him on his journey. Despite his rough-and-tumble appearance, he is a kindhearted and loyal friend. | *[[Erik]] - A blue-haired thief that the Luminary encounters in the dungeons of Heliodor who decides to accompany him on his journey. Despite his rough-and-tumble appearance, he is a kindhearted and loyal friend. | ||
*{{Veronica 11}} - A strong-willed, tomboyish girl who has lost her age and hates being treated like a child. She will stand up to anyone, regardless if they are an adult or monster. She is gifted with offensive magic. | *{{Veronica 11}} - A strong-willed, tomboyish girl who has lost her age and hates being treated like a child. She will stand up to anyone, regardless if they are an adult or monster. She is gifted with offensive magic. | ||
*{{Serena 11}} - A kind, dependable, and compassionate young woman who has a talent with healing magic and the lyre. Her hapless personality sometimes causes trouble for her sister Veronica. | *{{Serena 11}} - A kind, dependable, and compassionate young woman who has a talent with healing magic and the lyre. Her hapless personality sometimes causes trouble for her sister Veronica. | ||
*[[Sylvando]] - A flamboyant and carefree entertainer with a dream to make people smile around the world. He is described as the mood maker of the | *[[Sylvando]] - A flamboyant and carefree entertainer with a dream to make people smile around the world. He is described as the mood maker of the {{Party 11}} and has a strong sense of justice. | ||
*[[Jade]] - An expert martial artist who travels the world with Rab in order to fulfill a mysterious goal. Her beauty and dignified demeanor suggests that she is more than just a talented fighter. | *[[Jade]] - An expert martial artist who travels the world with Rab in order to fulfill a mysterious goal. Her beauty and dignified demeanor suggests that she is more than just a talented fighter. | ||
*[[Rab]] - A mysterious elderly man who looks like nothing more than a simple traveler, but in combat he wields ferocious martial arts skills and high level magic. He seems to know someone in every port and town around the world. | *[[Rab]] - A mysterious elderly man who looks like nothing more than a simple traveler, but in combat he wields ferocious martial arts skills and high-level magic. He seems to know someone in every port and town around the world. | ||
*[[Hendrik]] - A Heliodoran knight and general who is initially opposed to the Luminary and is tasked by the King of Heliodor to capture him. After a change of heart, he vows to become the Luminary's sword, shield, and unswerving companion. | *[[Hendrik]] - A Heliodoran knight and general who is initially opposed to the Luminary and is tasked by the King of [[Heliodor]] to capture him. After a change of heart, he vows to become the Luminary's sword, shield, and unswerving companion. | ||
===Other Characters=== | ===Other Characters=== | ||
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==New features== | ==New features== | ||
===Fun-size forge=== | ===Fun-size forge=== | ||
The [[Fun-Size Forge]] is a complete overhaul of the [[ | The [[Fun-Size Forge]] is a complete overhaul of the [[alchemy]] system first seen in {{VIII}}. Instead of recycling older items, weapons, and armor to create new gear, the forge allows the player to refine existing armaments and items into more potent versions that have greater stats and effects. | ||
The forge is used on a separate screen, where the item being reforged is presented in a grid layout set over its rough outline. The goal is to hit the selected grind square so that the meter bar assigned to it is raised to the target level, changing the molten outline of that section of the item into its proper shape. The player has a variety of strike techniques and temperature control to raise the meters to the ideal setting, and each action requires a set number of focus points. The amount of focus the Luminary can grant at any time is proportional to his level. | The forge is used on a separate screen, where the item being reforged is presented in a grid layout set over its rough outline. The goal is to hit the selected grind square so that the meter bar assigned to it is raised to the target level, changing the molten outline of that section of the item into its proper shape. The player has a variety of strike techniques and temperature control to raise the meters to the ideal setting, and each action requires a set number of focus points. The amount of focus the Luminary can grant at any time is proportional to his level. | ||
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*The mini map on the overworld screen will highlight the direction where the next plot point is. | *The mini map on the overworld screen will highlight the direction where the next plot point is. | ||
*[[Zoom]] can now be cast indoors. | *[[Zoom]] can now be cast indoors. | ||
*[[Party | *[[Party Chat]] returns, with a menu screen similar to {{VIII}}. | ||
*A new camping system that serves as rest stops for the | *A new camping system that serves as rest stops for the {{Party 11}}, where the player can speak to their allies, use the fun-size forge, reallocate skill points, and purchase items from wandering merchants. | ||
===Battle refinements=== | ===Battle refinements=== | ||
''Dragon Quest XI'' is still using its traditional turn-based battle system, with the player and monsters act by turns. The player can switch the battle style graphics of the Nintendo 3DS version from 3D to 2D, which the battle system can be toggled after encountering a monster when the players are walking through the field. For the PlayStation 4 version, there are two battle systems as well. With the Free Camera-style, the player can rotate the camera freely and position characters as desired, similar to the style of {{Dragon Quest X}}. While using the Classic Camera-style, the player cannot move characters around and camera angles are dynamic, similar to {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. Specific additions to the battle system are: | ''Dragon Quest XI'' is still using its traditional turn-based battle system, with the player and monsters act by turns. The player can switch the battle style graphics of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version from 3D to 2D, which the battle system can be toggled after encountering a monster when the players are walking through the field. For the {{PlayStation 4}} version, there are two battle systems as well. With the Free Camera-style, the player can rotate the camera freely and position characters as desired, similar to the style of {{Dragon Quest X}}. While using the Classic Camera-style, the player cannot move characters around and camera angles are dynamic, similar to {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. Specific additions to the battle system are: | ||
*The player can attack a monster on the overworld by sneaking up on them and striking, dealing a small amount of damage and getting a preemptive strike when battle commences. | *The player can attack a monster on the overworld by sneaking up on them and striking, dealing a small amount of damage, and getting a preemptive strike when battle commences. | ||
*The text displaying a monster's name will now change color, becoming dull yellow when they drop below half of their maximum HP and red when they drop below 25%. | *The text displaying a monster's name will now change color, becoming dull yellow when they drop below half of their maximum HP and red when they drop below 25%. | ||
*[[Experience Points]] are awarded to all characters so long as they are alive, even for storyline battles with prearranged | *[[Experience Points]] are awarded to all characters so long as they are alive, even for storyline battles with prearranged {{Party 11}} configuration. | ||
*A character's HP and MP are fully restored upon leveling up. | *A character's {{HP}} and {{MP}} are fully restored upon leveling up. | ||
*The Luminary will be revived with one HP after battle if he perishes. | *The Luminary will be revived with one {{HP}} after battle if he perishes. | ||
===International bonus features=== | ===International bonus features=== | ||
The following features were implemented for the international release of the game on the PS4, and were retroactively added to the Japanese version for the Switch port. | The following features were implemented for the international release of the game on the {{PS4}}, and were retroactively added to the Japanese version for the Switch port. | ||
*Fully voiced characters in English. | *Fully voiced characters in English. | ||
*Draconian Quest: an excessively difficult mode for experienced players. | *Draconian Quest: an excessively difficult mode for experienced players. | ||
*A sprint button that allows a character to dash. | *A sprint button that allows a character to dash. | ||
*Redesigned menus that replace the traditional transparent black with sepia tone parchment that displays item and equipment artwork, similar to the menu found in the PS2 version of | *Redesigned menus that replace the traditional transparent black with sepia tone parchment that displays item and equipment artwork, similar to the menu found in the {{PS2}} version of {{VIII}}. | ||
*Refined camera control for easier viewing of details. | *Refined camera control for easier viewing of details. | ||
==Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition== | ==Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition== | ||
This version of the game includes the following new features and improvements in addition to all content seen in the international {{PS4}}/PC release. This version is the marriage of the best features of the 3DS and PS4 versions, and will allow the player to alternate between 2D and 3D modes at any church or goddess statue. | This version of the game includes the following new features and improvements in addition to all content seen in the international {{PS4}}/PC release. This version is the marriage of the best features of the {{3DS}} and {{PS4}} versions, and will allow the player to alternate between 2D and 3D modes at any church or [[goddess]] statue. | ||
It was originally exclusive to the Nintendo Switch but it was eventually ported to PlayStation 4, Xbox One (and Gamepass), PC (Steam), and Stadia. This new version replaced de facto the original version on PSN and Steam. The Stadia version because unplayable once the service went offline in 2023. | |||
====Quality of life adjustments==== | ====Quality of life adjustments==== | ||
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*Additional appearance-changing equipment. | *Additional appearance-changing equipment. | ||
**The equipment set based on the protagonist of the eighth game that was added to the international release has been added for the Japanese version. | **The equipment set based on the protagonist of the eighth game that was added to the international release has been added for the Japanese version. | ||
**A special outfit for Erik designed by mangaka Hiro Mashima, of ''Fairy Tail'' fame. | **A special outfit for Erik designed by mangaka Hiro Mashima, of ''Fairy Tail'' fame. This outfit remained Switch-exclusive even after DQXI S was ported to other platforms. | ||
*The ability to switch between the Symphonic Suite and original soundtracks. | *The ability to switch between the Symphonic Suite and original soundtracks. | ||
*The ability to switch between 3D and 2D modes as in the 3DS version. | **Option to replace the overworld theme with the one from {{Dragon Quest VIII}}. | ||
*The ability to switch between 3D and 2D modes as in the {{3DS}} version. | |||
====Scenario additions==== | ====Scenario additions==== | ||
*An extensive sidequest involving Hendrick and Jasper has been added to the end-game. | *An extensive sidequest involving Hendrick and Jasper has been added to the end-game. | ||
*A new character, Madame Cherie, has been added. She is a professor at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]]. | *A new character, Madame Cherie, has been added. She is a professor at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]]. | ||
*Additional sub scenarios are added at the beginning of Act 2 focusing on various | *Additional sub-scenarios are added at the beginning of Act 2 focusing on various {{Party 11}} members and what they were doing before rejoining the Luminary. In order, they elaborate on [[Sylvando]], [[Jade]], [[Erik]], and [[Rab]]'s activities. | ||
*The Luminary is able to 'Become Companions' with any | *The Luminary is able to 'Become Companions' with any {{Party 11}} member (rather than just [[Gemma]]) in Act 3, with a scene added atop the Cobblestone Tor for each. | ||
====Party interaction==== | ====Party interaction==== | ||
*Additional Party Chat dialogue. | *Additional [[Party Chat]] dialogue. | ||
**In-battle speech bubbles for character commentary. | **In-battle speech bubbles for character commentary. | ||
*Fully voiced cutscenes in both English and Japanese for the Japanese and International versions respectively. | *Fully voiced cutscenes in both English and Japanese for the Japanese and International versions respectively. | ||
**The ability to switch between English and Japanese voices in the International version | **The ability to switch between English and Japanese voices in the International version | ||
**The ability to silence the protagonists' idle sounds such as yawns and battle cries | **The ability to silence the protagonists' idle sounds such as yawns and battle cries | ||
*Party members will follow behind the Luminary in 3D mode just as in 2D titles. | *Party members will follow behind the {{Luminary}} in 3D mode just as in 2D titles. | ||
**Characters can be spoken to directly on the overworld without having to bring up the | **Characters can be spoken to directly on the overworld without having to bring up the [[Party Chat]] menu. | ||
*Party members will move on their own while in battle, adjusting to the conditions of conflict for more player | *Party members will move on their own while in battle, adjusting to the conditions of conflict for more player immersion. This is an aesthetic adjustment that does not affect gameplay. | ||
====Mini game refinements==== | ====Mini game refinements==== | ||
*A photograph mode reminiscent of [[Cameron's Codex]]. | *A photograph mode reminiscent of [[Cameron's Codex]]. | ||
*Horse-racing minigame has been fine-tuned. | *Horse-racing minigame has been fine-tuned. | ||
*The amount of monsters to ride has been increased by four, including a [[Golem]], [[Great sabrecat]], and [[Slime knight]], and an [[Iron | *The amount of monsters to ride has been increased by four, including a [[Golem]], [[Great sabrecat]], and [[Slime knight]], and an [[Iron maiden]]. | ||
**Running over small to medium monsters now gives experience points, 30% of what would be gained in a normal battle. Gold is not awarded by these hit and runs. | **Running over small to medium monsters now gives experience points, 30% of what would be gained in a normal battle. [[Gold]] is not awarded by these hit-and-runs. | ||
**A dedicated musical theme will play when riding a Great sabrecat. | **A dedicated musical theme will play when riding a Great sabrecat. | ||
==2D and 3D art styles== | ==2D and 3D art styles== | ||
''Dragon Quest XI'' is the first game in the series to be simultaneously released for different hardware, being the 3DS and PS4 initially. Due to the differences in processing capability between the two systems, each has a distinct art style and the 3DS version allows the player to enjoy the game in 3D and 2D styles. The former is a super-deformed presentation reminiscent of | ''Dragon Quest XI'' is the first game in the series to be simultaneously released for different hardware, being the 3DS and PS4 initially. Due to the differences in processing capability between the two systems, each has a distinct art style and the {{3DS}} version allows the player to enjoy the game in 3D and 2D styles. The former is a super-deformed presentation reminiscent of {{Dragon Quest IX}} with chibi character proportions, and the latter is sprite-based and designed to evoke the {{SFC}} remake of {{Dragon Quest III}}. | ||
The 2D mode was later reworked into the Definitive Edition re-release, with various graphical overhauls and with a more limited way of swapping between 2D and 3D. As the 3DS version was not released internationally, Western fans can only play the game in the 16-bit style in the Definitive Edition. | The 2D mode was later reworked into the Definitive Edition re-release, with various graphical overhauls and with a more limited way of swapping between 2D and 3D. As the 3DS version was not released internationally, Western fans can only play the game in the 16-bit style in the Definitive Edition. | ||
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==Pre-released information== | ==Pre-released information== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
The news about ''Dragon Quest XI'' was revealed by its creator [[ | The news about ''Dragon Quest XI'' was revealed by its creator [[Yuji Horii]], when saying that he won't release ''Dragon Quest XI'' for smartphones.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2013/12/26/dragon-quest-xi-wont-smartphones-says-dragon-quest-creator/ Dragon Quest XI Won’t Be For Smartphones Says Dragon Quest Creator]</ref> In April 2014, Yuji Horii teased that he is working on the next {{Main Series}} title.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2014/04/28/series-creator-yuji-horii-teasing-dragon-quest-xi/ Could Series Creator Yuji Horii Be Teasing Dragon Quest XI?]</ref> In July 2015, they announced through a Japanese magazine ''Shonen Jump'' that they will release a new ''Dragon Quest'' title during a livestream on July 28, 2018. <ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/23/a-new-dragon-quest-title-to-be-announced-in-on-july-28th/ A New Dragon Quest Title To Be Announced In On July 28th]</ref> After the announcement in ''Shonen Jump'', there were been rumours that the newly titled game is in fact ''Dragon Quest XI''. A ''Wall Street Journal Japan'' reporter received a letter of invitation from Square Enix containing that there will be "a new title from main {{DQSeries}}." which the letter fully revealed "a new title from the main {{DQSeries}} for the first time in three years."<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/24/rumor-dragon-quest-xi-to-be-announced-next-week/ Rumor: Dragon Quest XI To Be Announced Next Week]</ref> During the livestream on July 28, 2015, the revealed gameplay footage of ''Dragon Quest XI'', revealing that it will be released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] and {{PlayStation 4}}. They also said that the PlayStation 4 version uses [[wikipedia:Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]] to create a high quality game. | ||
On July 28, 2017, [[ | On July 28, 2017, [[Yuji Horii]] announced that the game will be released internationally in 2018 in five different languages. The Western release of the game was announced on March 28, 2018, which will include various new features added from the Japanese release, including voice acting, as well as a release on PC systems. The five languages the game was translated into are English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. | ||
''Dragon Quest XI'' producer Hokuto Okamoto confirmed during an interview with Dualshockers on April 8, 2018 that ''Dragon Quest XI S'' will be based off the PlayStation 4 version. He also mentioned that while ''Dragon Quest XI S'' was already part of the outlook when the development team started developing Dragon Quest XI, the game at the time couldn't run on the Nintendo Switch since the SDK (software development kit) wasn't ready within Unreal Engine 4. But the development team is now able to start working on ''Dragon Quest XI S'' since the SDK that supports the Nintendo Switch has been implemented on Unreal Engine 4. However, that SDK only supports a version of Unreal Engine 4 that is higher than the version that the original game is developed on, which means the development team had to update the engine, which comes with its own sets of issues; the developers are in the process of resolving those issues. Square Enix had considered releasing ''Dragon Quest XI'' at the same time as the PlayStation 4 and PC versions. But since they don't have a solid input on how long the development for ''Dragon Quest XI S'' will take, they believe it's going to be a long ways out, and they didn't want fans on PlayStation 4 and PC to wait that long to be able to enjoy ''Dragon Quest XI''<ref>[https://www.dualshockers.com/dragon-quest-xi-switch-ps4-3ds/ Square Enix Confirms Dragon Quest XI for Switch Is Based on PS4 Version; Explains Lack of 3DS Version]</ref>. | ''Dragon Quest XI'' producer Hokuto Okamoto confirmed during an interview with Dualshockers on April 8, 2018 that ''Dragon Quest XI S'' will be based off the {{PlayStation 4}} version. He also mentioned that while ''Dragon Quest XI S'' was already part of the outlook when the development team started developing Dragon Quest XI, the game at the time couldn't run on the Nintendo Switch since the SDK (software development kit) wasn't ready within Unreal Engine 4. But the development team is now able to start working on ''Dragon Quest XI S'' since the SDK that supports the Nintendo Switch has been implemented on Unreal Engine 4. However, that SDK only supports a version of Unreal Engine 4 that is higher than the version that the original game is developed on, which means the development team had to update the engine, which comes with its own sets of issues; the developers are in the process of resolving those issues. Square Enix had considered releasing ''Dragon Quest XI'' at the same time as the PlayStation 4 and PC versions. But since they don't have a solid input on how long the development for ''Dragon Quest XI S'' will take, they believe it's going to be a long ways out, and they didn't want fans on PlayStation 4 and PC to wait that long to be able to enjoy ''Dragon Quest XI''<ref>[https://www.dualshockers.com/dragon-quest-xi-switch-ps4-3ds/ Square Enix Confirms Dragon Quest XI for Switch Is Based on PS4 Version; Explains Lack of 3DS Version]</ref>. | ||
''Dragon Quest XI'' producer Hokuto Okamoto announced on Twitter that the Japanese version of ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' went gold on July 19, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/oh0910/status/1152163105272545287 岡本 北斗 DQ11S 9.27発売 on Twitter: "最近悲しいお話がいっぱいありましたので、できるだけ明るい話をということで……… 「ドラゴンクエスト11 S」日本版 マスターアップしましたーー！！！ 開発のみんなお疲れさまでした！ …でも、海外版はまだ終わってないのでもうちょっとだけ続くのじゃ"]</ref> while the Western version of ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' went gold on July 26, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/oh0910/status/1154690968907481089 岡本 北斗 DQ11S 9.27発売 on Twitter: "海外版もマスターアップしたようです - 完 -"]</ref>. | ''Dragon Quest XI'' producer Hokuto Okamoto announced on Twitter that the Japanese version of ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' went gold on July 19, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/oh0910/status/1152163105272545287 岡本 北斗 DQ11S 9.27発売 on Twitter: "最近悲しいお話がいっぱいありましたので、できるだけ明るい話をということで……… 「ドラゴンクエスト11 S」日本版 マスターアップしましたーー！！！ 開発のみんなお疲れさまでした！ …でも、海外版はまだ終わってないのでもうちょっとだけ続くのじゃ"]</ref> while the Western version of ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' went gold on July 26, 2019<ref>[https://twitter.com/oh0910/status/1154690968907481089 岡本 北斗 DQ11S 9.27発売 on Twitter: "海外版もマスターアップしたようです - 完 -"]</ref>. | ||
During the ''Dragon Quest'' Paradise News Station event at Tokyo Game Show 2018 on September 23, 2018, [[Square Enix]] announced that the Nintendo Switch version will be titled ''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age S'', with 'S' meaning "Switch," "Special," "Shaberu" (Speaking), and "Seiyuu" (Voice Actor), according to | During the ''Dragon Quest'' Paradise News Station event at Tokyo Game Show 2018 on September 23, 2018, [[Square Enix]] announced that the [[Nintendo Switch]] version will be titled ''Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age S'', with 'S' meaning "Switch," "Special," "Shaberu" (Speaking), and "Seiyuu" (Voice Actor), according to Yuji Horii. ''Dragon Quest XI'' producer Hokuto Okamoto added that "Even though shaberu (speaking) will be taking priority...I think there are some players who would prefer ''Dragon Quest'' without voices, and we're keeping that in mind. Horii will be able to say more about that at some point..."<ref>[https://gematsu.com/2018/09/dragon-quest-xi-for-switch-titled-dragon-quest-xi-s#IjL1ZjLTYQFtUKEr.99 Dragon Quest XI for Switch titled Dragon Quest XI S [Update]]</ref> [[Nintendo]] announced during the Nintendo Direct presentation on February 13, 2019 that the Nintendo Switch version will be titled ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' and will be released during Fall 2019<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6dsxCfdZlk Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition - Nintendo Direct 2.13.2019]</ref>. | ||
During E3 2019, Nintendo and Square Enix<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FDBcv1XH6g 『ドラゴンクエストⅪ 過ぎ去りし時を求めて S』プロモーション映像]</ref> announced that ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' will be released worldwide on September 27, 2019<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0K942h4BDE DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition - Nintendo E3 2019]</ref>. During the Pre-Xbox Games Showcase of July 23, 2020, ''Dragon Quest XI S'' was shown to have a release set for Xbox One and Windows 10 on December 4, 2020. Stated by Yuji Horii, it is the first time the franchise has a game published on Xbox.<ref>[https://www.youtu.be/Ar1dzkqt9eQ Xbox Games Showcase Livestream 2020]</ref> After the showcase, a Steam and PlayStation 4 port of the game were published on Twitter and would be released on the same date as the Xbox One and Windows 10 port.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DragonQuest/status/1286364780173889536?s=20 DRAGON QUEST on Twitter: #DragonQuest XI S - Definitive Edition launches December 4, 2020 on both #PS4 and #Steam, and makes a series debut on #Xbox One! Including new scenarios, an orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more, this is the ultimate #DQXI experience for long-time fans and new adventurers.]</ref> | During E3 2019, Nintendo and Square Enix<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FDBcv1XH6g 『ドラゴンクエストⅪ 過ぎ去りし時を求めて S』プロモーション映像]</ref> announced that ''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition'' will be released worldwide on September 27, 2019<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0K942h4BDE DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition - Nintendo E3 2019]</ref>. During the Pre-Xbox Games Showcase of July 23, 2020, ''Dragon Quest XI S'' was shown to have a release set for Xbox One and Windows 10 on December 4, 2020. Stated by [[Yuji Horii]], it is the first time the franchise has a game published on Xbox.<ref>[https://www.youtu.be/Ar1dzkqt9eQ Xbox Games Showcase Livestream 2020]</ref> After the showcase, a Steam and {{PlayStation 4}} port of the game were published on Twitter and would be released on the same date as the Xbox One and Windows 10 port.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DragonQuest/status/1286364780173889536?s=20 DRAGON QUEST on Twitter: #DragonQuest XI S - Definitive Edition launches December 4, 2020 on both #PS4 and #Steam, and makes a series debut on #Xbox One! Including new scenarios, an orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more, this is the ultimate #DQXI experience for long-time fans and new adventurers.]</ref> | ||
==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
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|Music Composer | |Music Composer | ||
| | |Kōichi Sugiyama | ||
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|Director | |Director | ||
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|Overture performance | |Overture performance | ||
|Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by | |Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by [[Kōichi Sugiyama]] | ||
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|Music Production | |Music Production | ||
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===Images=== | ===Images=== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
DQXI Hero screenshot.png|{{Hero 11}}. | |||
DQXI Hero art.png|Hero art. | |||
DQXI_Hero.png|Hero concept art. | |||
DQXI Hero Erdricks sword.png|The {{Luminary}} with [[Erdrick's Sword]]. | |||
DQXI Camus screenshot.png|[[Erik]]. | |||
DQXI Camus art.png|Erik art. | |||
DQXI Camus concept.jpg| Erik concept art. | |||
DQXI Emma screenshot.png|[[Gemma]]. | |||
DQXI_-_Gemma.png|Gemma art. | |||
Dqxi 04-13.jpg|{{Veronica 11}}. | |||
DQXI Veronica.png|Veronica art. | |||
DQXI Senya.png|{{Serena 11}} art. | |||
Dragon-Quest-XI-Sylvando-min.jpg|[[Sylvando]]. | |||
DQXI Sylvia.png|Sylvando art. | |||
DQXI_Martina.jpg|[[Jade]] art. | |||
DQXI_Row.jpg|[[Rab]] art. | |||
DQXI Graig.jpg|[[Hendrik]] art. | |||
DQXI Graig screenshot.jpg|Hendrik. | |||
DQXI Homer.jpg|Jasper art. | |||
DQXI King Delcadar.jpg|King of Heliodor art. | |||
DQXI babyhero.jpg|[[Chalky]] finding the {{Luminary}} as an infant. | |||
DQXI first battle.jpg|The {{Hero 11}} protecting [[Gemma]] in the first battle. ({{3DS}} Version) | |||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
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| zh-tw-meaning = The main title is literally translated as "The Brave Fights Against the Evil Dragon", and the subtitle is a literal translation from the Japanese subtitle. | | zh-tw-meaning = The main title is literally translated as "The Brave Fights Against the Evil Dragon", and the subtitle is a literal translation from the Japanese subtitle. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Dragon Quest XI | ==Dragon Quest XI Guides== | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of armor in Dragon Quest XI]] | ||
*[[List of Weapons in Dragon Quest XI]] | *[[List of Weapons in Dragon Quest XI]] | ||
*[[List of accessories in Dragon Quest XI|List of Accessories in Dragon Quest XI]] | |||
*[[List of Spells in Dragon Quest XI]] | *[[List of Spells in Dragon Quest XI]] | ||
*[[List of Items in Dragon Quest XI]] | *[[List of Items in Dragon Quest XI]] | ||