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

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

The Definitive Edition includes the critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI, plus additional scenarios, orchestral soundtrack, 2D mode and more! Whether you are a longtime fan or a new adventurer, this is the ultimate DQXI experience.

Released Dec 4, 2020 Developer Square Enix Platforms Windows JRPGTurn-Based CombatRPGParty-Based RPGStory Rich
View on Steam ↗ $39.99 (US · as of 2026-07-26)

What players say

Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.

93.3%positive10,043 reviews
Recommended · 29 found this helpful

“If you go to the shop and buy a shield for your character, but they're currently wielding a two-handed weapon, the shopkeeper will stop you and ask if you're sure you want to make this purchase for that character, and you keep your money if you say no. I have never had a game…”

— a player, Steam review · 37 hrs played
Recommended · 20 found this helpful

“Phenomenal game. I've been playing this game off and on for the past several years, and now that I've 100% completed it achievement wise, it feels like I can finally close this gaming chapter in my life. Maybe I'll check out DQ VII Reimagined next.. Guess we'll see. This game…”

— a player, Steam review · 312 hrs played
Recommended · 8 found this helpful

“I’m not quite sure how to put this into words, but trust me when I say this game is an absolute must-play. If you can look past the 2D mode, the silent protagonist, and the somewhat dated UI, you’ll find a genuine masterpiece underneath. The character development for every party…”

— a player, Steam review · 182 hrs played
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Player activity

Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-11 13:31 UTC · history via SteamCharts.

1,494playing at last check
1,51024-hour peak
4,752all-time peak
0 2.5k 5k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2.1k avg · Dec 2020

Achievement stats

Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-07-25.

57achievements
42.6%median completion
5.8%rarest: Dedicated Follower of Fashion
91.8% of players 81.0% of players 79.7% of players 74.3% of players 71.6% of players 70.4% of players 69.5% of players 65.7% of players 65.5% of players 60.5% of players 60.2% of players 57.3% of players 55.3% of players 53.2% of players 50.9% of players 49.2% of players 48.5% of players 48.4% of players 47.0% of players 46.9% of players 46.3% of players 46.0% of players 45.7% of players 45.4% of players 45.1% of players 44.0% of players 43.6% of players 43.1% of players 42.6% of players 41.9% of players 41.0% of players 40.5% of players 39.2% of players 38.4% of players 36.1% of players 35.5% of players 32.4% of players 25.8% of players 23.9% of players 23.4% of players 22.8% of players 22.8% of players 22.3% of players 22.1% of players 21.4% of players 21.2% of players 20.8% of players 20.7% of players 20.2% of players 20.0% of players 19.5% of players 18.9% of players 16.9% of players 12.1% of players 9.9% of players 6.1% of players 5.8% of players 91.8% 0% most earned rarest
Almost everyone has
91.8%Coming of Age — Awarded for completing the coming of age ceremony atop Cobblestone Tor.
81.0%Adventure Awaits! — Awarded for receiving a warm welcome to Heliodor.
79.7%A Close Call — Awarded for coming face-to-face with incredible danger, and living to tell the tale.
Rarest badges of honor
5.8%Dedicated Follower of Fashion — Awarded for collecting all appearance-altering equipment.
6.1%Living Legend — Awarded for earning all available achievements.
9.9%Puff-Puff Buff — Awarded for experiencing the pleasure of the Puff-Puff in all its many forms.

Price tracking

US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.

$39.99current · sampled 2026-07-26 08:39 UTC
$39.99lowest since tracking began2026-07-11
US39.99 USD
EU39.99 EUR
UK29.99 GBP
Australia54.95 AUD
Canada53.99 CAD
Japan5,478 JPY
Brazil169.90 BRL
China284.00 CNY

Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.

Brazil≈$33 Japan Canada Australia UK US China EU≈$45

Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-07-24). Relative comparison only.

$0 $25 $50 07-11 07-13 07-16 07-19 07-22 07-26

Latest official news

Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.

Mar 17, 2026
SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale 2026

The Square Enix Publisher Sale is now on - save up to 90% off! With over 200+ discounted games in the SQUARE ENIX Publisher Sale, our *NEW* host, Matthew Mercer, is here to help you find your next RPG

Feb 05, 2026
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined launches today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499860/ "There's more to the world than this island... And we're going to prove it!" Set sail on an adventure spanning past and present in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagin

Jan 07, 2026
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Demo available now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499860/ Test the waters with the DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined demo! Experience the beginning of the game for free. The demo ends after the Ballymolloy storyline, whi

Oct 30, 2025
Available now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2893570/ The Legacy Begins. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the first two legendary adventures in the Erdrick trilogy, brought together

Sep 12, 2025
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is available for pre-purchase now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499860/ "There's more to the world than this island... And we're going to prove it!" Set sail on an adventure spanning past and present in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagin

Screenshots

Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.

Facts & details

From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.

GenresAdventure, RPG
Player tagsJRPG · Turn-Based Combat · RPG · Party-Based RPG · Story Rich · Dragons · 3D · Adventure · Funny · 2D · Fantasy · Singleplayer (SteamSpy community voting)
FeaturesSingle-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Keyboard Only Option · Playable without Timed Input
LanguagesEnglish * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese *
ControllerFull support
Achievements57
Estimated owners200,000 – 500,000 (SteamSpy)
Official sitehttps://www.DQ11.com
Minimum system requirements (PC)

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