Dragon Quest XI S Rated for Nintendo Switch 2, Hints at Upcoming Release!

Dragon Quest XI S Rated for Nintendo Switch 2: Is the Future Now?

Hold onto your slimes, folks, because it looks like our favorite Luminary is getting ready to bless the Nintendo Switch 2! The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee just dropped a rating for a version of “Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition” aimed at Nintendo’s upcoming console. If that doesn’t scream “get ready to relive your JRPG dreams in higher resolution,” I don’t know what does.

Déjà Vu: The Return of Dragon Quest XI S

For those out of the loop or living under a rock since 2019, “Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition” is not just your run-of-the-mill RPG. This bad boy is an enhanced version of the OG “Dragon Quest XI.” First gracing the Nintendo Switch on September 27, 2019, it later made its way to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on December 4, 2020. The “Definitive Edition” isn’t named lightly—it’s packed with character-specific scenarios, lets you choose between that classic MIDI or orchestral soundtrack (purists and audiophiles rejoice), and even lets you flip between 2D and 3D modes like it’s no big deal. Oh, and let’s not forget the Japanese voice-acting option for when you’re feeling especially otaku.

This latest rating suggests that Square Enix and Orca are gearing up to bring this gem to the Switch 2. If true, this would be a solid move towards ensuring the new console isn’t just a shiny brick with zero games at launch.

Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Its First Taste of Heroic Adventure

While we don’t have any official word from Nintendo or Square Enix just yet—because why would they spoil our fun this early—the rating alone hints at some juicy developments. Could this be a sign that more beloved titles are preparing to make the jump to the Switch 2? One can only hope.

The gaming world has been buzzing with anticipation for what Nintendo’s next-gen console will offer. As developers start warming up their engines for new releases and ports like this one, it’s clear that we’re inching closer to seeing what this new hardware can really do.

What Does This Mean for Us?

Inquiring minds want to know if this re-release will bring anything new aside from updated graphics—perhaps some DLC we didn’t get before? Or maybe extra goodies exclusive to the Switch 2? Only time will tell. For now, we’re left speculating wildly while clutching our Joy-Cons in anticipation.

So here’s hoping we get more news soon—and maybe even a trailer drop that lets us feast our eyes on what could be a beautifully remastered experience on whatever tech magic Nintendo’s cooking up next.

Stay tuned as we keep our ears firmly glued to the ground (and our thumbs eagerly perched over refresh buttons) for any updates from Square Enix or Nintendo themselves. Until then, keep grinding those XP points—we’re all gonna need them!