While there are some definite benefits to trying out 2D Dragon Quest XI S, it does take away some of the emotional impact from the 3D version.

We’re back with Famitsu sales, and this week we have something special with several major releases in Dragon Quest XI S, Code Vein, Atelier Ryza, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, and FIFA 20.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age released today for the Nintendo Switch. To get things started, we got a look at character introduction trailers featuring Erik, Sylvando, Veronica, Serena, Jade, and Rab.

Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai appeared on the launch livestream for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition, and he and DQ creator Yuji Horii discussed Hero in Smash, and more.

Absolutely everything releases this week, including Code Vein, Dragon Quest XI S, Atelier Ryza, Contra: Rogue Corps, Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX, and more

So far we know that Dragon Quest XI S has 3D and 2D modes, a fully-orchestrated soundtrack option, new story for all the characters, and more. Square Enix had a few more details to announce at TGS 2019.

While the Dragon Quest XI S demo doesn’t let people see the 2D version of the game just yet, PAX West 2019 footage shows what a Gallopolis-area quest and its major fight look like with sprites.

After the Dragon Quest XI S demo released last week, some players have been experiencing crashing issues but this should be fixed with a new patch that Square Enix released for the game today.

Square Enix shared a look at what fans can expect to see from the company at Tokyo Game Show 2019 next month with a look at its lineup of games that include Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dragon Quest XI S, and more.

Square Enix shared the latest gameplay footage for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age at Gamescom 2019, where series creator Yuji Horii and producer Hokuto Okamoto shared comments the upcoming Switch title.

Nintendo Switch owners will be able to try out a Dragon Quest XI S demo. It is immediately available on the eShop in all regions now.

Nintendo shared the latest trailer for Dragon Quest XI S for Switch, titled ‘World of Erdrea,’ that highlights the different areas you’ll get to visit in the game with the Luminary and friends.

Square Enix has revealed more info on Dragon Quest XI S, including a new layered armor system that allows you to use special armor looks no matter the actual equipment, as well as new monster mounts.

Square Enix has announced a demo version for Dragon Quest XI S, which will be released at an unknown later date. Additionally, a new outfit for Erik, a new world based on DQX, and more were revealed.

In Dragon Quest XI S we’ll get to see more from all of the game’s main characters with additional stories where each of them become their own main characters, including Hendrik and Jasper.