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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 {{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.
{{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 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
Later an enhanced version titled {{Translation|''Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition''|ドラゴンクエストXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて S|Doragon Kuesuto Irebun Sugisarishi Toki o Motomete Esu|lit. "Dragon Quest XI: In Search of a Passing Time S"}}, 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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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.
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 became unplayable once the service went offline in 2023.


====Quality of life adjustments====
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==Dragon Quest XI Guides==
==Dragon Quest XI Guides==
*[[List of armor in Dragon Quest XI]]
*[[List of armor in Dragon Quest XI]]
*[[List of helmets in Dragon Quest XI]]
*[[List of shields 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 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]]
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* [https://en-d9w.hatenablog.com/entry/omakuni-explained#Example_of_Dragon_Quest_series Omakuni, a peculiarity of the Japanese PC game market, explained à la Wikipedia] - describes the differences of 11S between the Japan version and the worldwide one.
* [https://en-d9w.hatenablog.com/entry/omakuni-explained#Example_of_Dragon_Quest_series Omakuni, a peculiarity of the Japanese PC game market, explained à la Wikipedia] - describes the differences of 11S between the Japan version and the worldwide one.


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