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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.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
63 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“I kept coming back to this game over the last 5 years, but couldn't get into it. This time, I decided to get a little further in to really give it a shot. Easily the best JRPG I've ever played and one of the few games…”
“[b] TLDR: A really great game that's optimized well for Steam Deck use. It's perfect for anyone who's looking for a casual experience on the couch/bed while playing something on a TV in the background. If you love…”
“I never played any of the dragon quest games before but i decided to try this one and it is honestly way better than i thought it would be it was cute and challenging.”
44 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“[b] TLDR: A really great game that's optimized well for Steam Deck use. It's perfect for anyone who's looking for a casual experience on the couch/bed while playing something on a TV in the background. If you love…”
“One of the best turn based RPGs I've ever played. Loved the story, the characters, the world, and it got me hooked on the series.”
“There's a really enjoyable game sandwiched between two alright/kinda bad ones. If you can slog through the glacially slow first half, the back half is worth it and is some of the best the series has to offer but don't…”
17 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“7/10 - A good game held back by outdated game mechanics Pros: - solid graphics that will age well since it relies on Akira Toriyama's anime art style instead of trying to achieve realism - Likeable (if a bit…”
“+ Strong points: - Sensational art direction! - Beautiful cities - Engaging characters - The classic Dragon Quest atmosphere - The crafting system is truly engaging - Varied team combos - Classic gameplay - The…”
“Is a very under-rated jewel. good story, nice art work & fun to play. not mechanical demanding, but still if you enjoy turn based combat & good special effects for powers & skills you won't regret playing this game. you…”
13 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Like playing through a fairy tale, lives up to the series and the classic jrpg heritage. Having played Starry Skies and Cursed King it's clear the creators know the appeal of these games well and kept that bar of…”
“8/10 – pretty great overall. Took me around 200 hours to fully complete, mostly because there’s a ton of grinding for accolades and optimal gear setups for each boss—but that was kinda the whole appeal for me. The boss…”
“it is a long long looooong game where you kill the same enemies over and over. first you kill a fish , then is the same fish with different eyes. its kind of tedious if u want to play all day, so i recommend that u play…”
8 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“7/10 - A good game held back by outdated game mechanics Pros: - solid graphics that will age well since it relies on Akira Toriyama's anime art style instead of trying to achieve realism - Likeable (if a bit…”
“DQXI is a masterpiece! Everything I wanted from Dragon Quest, this game delivers on with flying colors. A truly immense amount of content, amazing music, a well told story with surprisingly dark emotional gutpunches…”
“A tried and true formula enhanced by cinematic orchestral music and a gorgeous, stylized, looking world. The "if it ain't broke don't fix it" nature of Dragon Quest mainline games means the gameplay is solid, and yet a…”
7 of the 103 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“Although an ill thought out third act threatens to take the wind out of its sails, Dragon Quest XI is mostly a fun time. An easy game, though one that comes with difficulty modifiers you can activate on a new game, its…”
“There's a really enjoyable game sandwiched between two alright/kinda bad ones. If you can slog through the glacially slow first half, the back half is worth it and is some of the best the series has to offer but don't…”
“+ Strong points: - Sensational art direction! - Beautiful cities - Engaging characters - The classic Dragon Quest atmosphere - The crafting system is truly engaging - Varied team combos - Classic gameplay - The…”
5 of the 103 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“Should I recommend this game? As long as you have 80+ hours of free time and no attachment to life in general, then yes.”
“For an ultra-traditional JRPG with nothing particularly new or exciting going for it, this game holds up extremely well for what it does. The formula of these games is sharpened to their current peak with this one.…”
“An enjoyable game, which great characters, a solid story and hours of exploring and running around like a manic loot hunting, etc. I highly recommend this game, but it has one tiny litte flaw, imo: It becomes a little…”
5 of the 103 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“Very good game, direction can be a bit confusing at times but most of the game is straightforward. Love DQ”
“+ Strong points: - Sensational art direction! - Beautiful cities - Engaging characters - The classic Dragon Quest atmosphere - The crafting system is truly engaging - Varied team combos - Classic gameplay - The…”
“My 2nd step in the DQ franchise (I felt a sour taste after DQ3 remake) and I must say this is a great game! I have to point out some things I didn't like but still I have enjoyed this adventure very much. So let's go…”
5 of the 103 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“7/10 - A good game held back by outdated game mechanics Pros: - solid graphics that will age well since it relies on Akira Toriyama's anime art style instead of trying to achieve realism - Likeable (if a bit…”
“This game is hot garbage and I cannot believe people actually would enjoy it. Do you like wasting your time? If so, this game is for you. Example: Getting a "Perfect" craft wastes 15 seconds of your time from the moment…”
“Like playing through a fairy tale, lives up to the series and the classic jrpg heritage. Having played Starry Skies and Cursed King it's clear the creators know the appeal of these games well and kept that bar of…”
4 of the 103 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“7/10 - A good game held back by outdated game mechanics Pros: - solid graphics that will age well since it relies on Akira Toriyama's anime art style instead of trying to achieve realism - Likeable (if a bit…”
“This game is hot garbage and I cannot believe people actually would enjoy it. Do you like wasting your time? If so, this game is for you. Example: Getting a "Perfect" craft wastes 15 seconds of your time from the moment…”
“absolutely amazing game the visuals the STORY the combat all of it is amazening well maybe not the combat dont get me wrong very well polished for a rpg but at end of day is just turn based but the story is absolute…”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 92.7% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“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“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“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 playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-05.
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.
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Latest official news
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Adventure, RPG |
| Player tags | JRPG · Turn-Based Combat · RPG · Party-Based RPG · Story Rich · Dragons · 3D · Adventure · Funny · 2D · Fantasy · Singleplayer (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Keyboard Only Option · Playable without Timed Input |
| Languages | English * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese * |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 57 |
| Official site | https://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.