Dragon Quest XI S Arrives on Switch 2 with Enhanced Modes
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest XI S for Nintendo Switch 2, due September 24, 2026, keeping the core game from Switch 1 but adding resolution and performance modes to prioritize visuals or frame rate; the edition includes HD or 16-bit visuals, English/Japanese audio, new character-focused stories, and a 2D retro mode via the Tockles that lets players revisit classic Dragon Quest worlds.