Square Enix is bringing Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, but the news comes with a sting for existing Switch owners. The company confirmed there will be no discounted upgrade path and no way to transfer save data from the original Switch version.
No upgrade path for Switch owners
The game launches on Nintendo Switch 2 at $39.99. It offers two visual modes: a performance mode targeting higher frame rates and a graphics mode for enhanced visuals. Players can switch between them based on preference.
Square Enix stated on the Nintendo eShop page that there are no plans to sell an upgrade pack for Switch owners. This means anyone who already owns the Switch version must buy the full-priced Switch 2 version to play on the new hardware. Save files from the Switch version will not carry over.
Game launches with two visual modes
The lack of an upgrade path is inconsistent with Square Enix's own policies for other titles. Some games from the publisher have offered discounted upgrades or free next-gen patches, but Dragon Quest XI S on Switch 2 gets no such treatment.
The game releases globally on September 24 at $39.99. No other pricing or regional availability details have been announced.
Dragon Quest XI S originally came to Nintendo Switch in 2019 as an enhanced version of the 2017 game. The Definitive Edition introduced additional story content, orchestral music, and quality-of-life improvements. The Switch 2 version appears to be a straight port with performance and graphics options.
What is confirmed: Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition arrives on Switch 2 on September 24 for $39.99 with two graphics modes. Switch owners will not get a discount or save transfer. Anyone wanting to play on Switch 2 must buy the game again.
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