The "CODEX" release of represents the "Definitive Edition" (S) of Square Enix’s legendary JRPG, which was ported to PC and major consoles on December 4, 2020. This version is a significant upgrade from the original 2018 release, incorporating features previously exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. Key Features of the Definitive Edition (S)
The Definitive Edition is currently available on multiple platforms: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Players can swap between modern 3D graphics and a retro 16-bit 2D mode inspired by classic entries.
The "new" CODEX release includes numerous mechanical tweaks that streamline the gameplay:
Unlike the original Western release, which primarily used synthesized music, the Definitive Edition offers a fully orchestrated symphonic score.