Dragon Quest XI gets Edition of Light, Edition of Lost Time special editions & new media

The long-awaited Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, which is gearing up for a September 4th, 2018 release on the PS4 and PC, is getting a handful of special edition releases at launch.

Day one buyers will get upgraded to the Edition of Light version if they purchase the PS4 game at retail which includes a reversible cover, some bonus DLC and presumably some other stuff. The $149 Square Enix Store exclusive Edition of Lost Time version has a lot more though, in terms of physical and digital extras. We’re talking cloth map, art book, 2-disc set soundtrack, Steelbook case and more.

See some product shots of those below along with brand new E3 screens and a trailer!

Dragon Quest XI screens, Special Editions:

DRAGON QUEST XI ? ?The Legend of the Luminary? (E3 2018 Trailer):

Read on for the press release with more details.

During this morning?s SQUARE ENIX E3 Showcase 2018, SQUARE ENIX announced details for special editions of DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, the latest title for one of the most revered role-playing game franchises of all time.

Available for pre-order in limited quantities exclusively from the SQUARE ENIX Online Store, the ?Edition of Lost Time? contains a variety of treasures to complement the adventure, including:

• The ?Edition of Light? version of the game for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system*
  • Including Supplicant, an accessory with the power to restore magic points, Healer, an accessory with the power to restore hit points,  and 3 Seeds of Skill, a consumable item which confer a players extra skill points.
• Companion Compendium ? a 128-page hardback art book featuring concept art and famed artist Akira Toriyama?s early designs
• Symphonic Suite ? a 2-disc set featuring orchestrated versions of in-game music
• The Map of Erdrea ? a 20?x15? cloth map
• A Collectible Steelbook Case
• Bonus Digital Content ? including Pep Pop, a drink that immediately peps up all active allies, and 15 more Seeds of Skill, which confer players extra skill points.**

*?Edition of Light? bundled separately from Art Book, Symphonic Suite 2-Disc Set, Steelbook, and Cloth Map
**?Edition of Lost Time? PlayStation 4 system DLC will be added to your SQUARE ENIX ONLINE STORE account at launch

The physical Day One ?Edition of Light? is available to pre-order now from retailers nationwide for the PlayStation 4 system, and comes with a reversible cover featuring artwork from Akira Toriyama. Additionally, players who pre-order from the online PlayStation Store can treat themselves to the exclusive ?The Legend Reborn? Theme as an instant reward along with in-game DLC items when the game launches. Fans who pre-purchase from STEAM will receive an exclusive PC Wallpaper Set and in-game DLC items.

A brand-new story-focused trailer also sheds light on the main hero and the challenges he must overcome with the help of his loyal companions. The trailer ends with the reveal of new key art, created specifically for the Western release.

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and series composer Koichi Sugiyama, releasing for the PlayStation 4 system and STEAM on September 4. The game is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned strategic combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.