Square Enix’s critically acclaimed Dragon Quest XI is coming to Xbox, the publisher announced ahead of today’s Xbox Showcase event. The game will launch on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Xbox Game Pass on December 4, and will be playable on Xbox Series X.
The latest entry in the beloved JRPG series, Dragon Quest XI introduces players to the role of Luminary, the reincarnation of a legendary hero who is destined to save the kingdom of Erdrea from the forces of darkness. The Xbox version is based on the Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition of the Switch, which featured re-recorded music, the option to play the 2D adventure, and other enhancements.
This is the first time that the Dragon Quest series comes to Xbox.
In addition to Xbox, Square Enix has confirmed that it will also bring Dragon Quest XI S to PS4 and Steam. The original version of the game was previously released for both platforms, but this is the first time that the Ultimate Edition will be available on them. However, because it’s a Switch version port, it will launch as its own separate game, so if you already own the original Dragon Quest XI on any of the platforms, you won’t be able to simply upgrade it to the Ultimate Edition.
Dragon Quest XI was originally released on PS4 in 2017, with the Switch version previously mentioned in 2019. We gave the game a 9/10 in our original Dragon Quest XI review. Critic Heidi Kemps wrote: “Dragon Quest XI is one of the best modern examples of this; its beautiful presentation, both visual and narrative, is combined with a tried and true game formula for a journey filled with heart and soul. Once that you find yourself absorbed in the world of Dragon Quest XI, it will be difficult to leave it until reaching the grand finale. “
Microsoft’s Xbox Showcase featured many Xbox X-series games, including a look at Halo Infinite and several previously unannounced first-party titles like Obsidian’s Avowed and a new fable. You can catch up on all the top broadcast news in our Xbox Showcase recap.
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