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DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition

Traditional party-based JRPG with turn-based combat in 2D or 3D

Square Enix · Released Dec 4, 2020

AdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 11K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 71 in 30 days
Players
470
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
May 28, 2021
Minimum PC
GTX 750
8 GB RAM · 40 GB disk
Full requirements

What is DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition?

A standalone fantasy JRPG where you explore a world in either 2D or 3D, assemble a party, and fight turn-based battles. The story follows a young hero branded the Darkspawn as he investigates his past and a threat to the world.

For you if...

  • +you want a long, traditional single-player fantasy JRPG
  • +you enjoy customizing a party for turn-based battles
  • +you value choices between 2D, 3D, and Japanese voices

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time action over turn-based party battles
  • −you are mainly looking for multiplayer or cooperative play
  • −you need a voiced protagonist rather than a silent lead

What players say

92% of 11,072 reviews are positive · 90% of 71 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful world, party members, and flexible character building. They often criticize the slow, predictable plot and low difficulty; some also consider the 3D visuals a downgrade from the original release.

Players over time

▼ -27% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 856 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026470
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Oct 25, 2026599
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Oct 21, 2026358
Oct 20, 2026377
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Oct 10, 2026604
Oct 9, 2026439
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Oct 7, 2026462
Oct 6, 2026503
Oct 4, 2026795
Oct 3, 2026687
Oct 2, 2026495
Oct 1, 2026478
Sep 30, 2026504
Sep 29, 2026549
Sep 27, 2026856
Sep 26, 2026739
Sep 25, 2026499
Sep 24, 2026495
Sep 23, 2026757
Sep 23, 2026617
Sep 22, 2026535
Sep 21, 2026533

How many players finish DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition?

39% of Steam players have unlocked «Saviour of All Erdrea», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750, 8 GB RAM, 40 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® 10 64-bit
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i3-3330
Graphics
AMD Radeon™ R7 260X / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 / 1 GB VRAM / Shader Model 5.0 or higher graphics card is required
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
40 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
60 FPS @ 1280x720. This game is compatible with XINPUT gamepads.

Recommended

OS
Windows® 10 64-bit
Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 / Intel® Core™ i5-6500
Graphics
AMD Radeon™ R7 370 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 / 2 GB VRAM
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
40 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
60 FPS @ 1920x1080. This game is compatible with XINPUT gamepads.

Does DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
57
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ - Definitive Edition use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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