Square Enix officially announces Dragon Quest XI during a press event in Japan.
Dragon Quest XI is released for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo 3DS in Japan, marking the game’s initial launch.
Dragon Quest XI is released in North America and Europe for PlayStation 4 and PC, expanding its availability to international audiences.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is released for Nintendo Switch worldwide, featuring new content and enhancements.
The prophesied hero known as the Luminary is born in the village of Dundrasil.
The village of Dundrasil is destroyed by a mysterious force, prompting the Luminary to begin his quest.
The Luminary discovers the Sword of Light, a legendary weapon crucial for defeating darkness.
The Luminary meets Erik, a skilled thief who becomes a loyal companion.
The Luminary forms a party with the twin sisters Veronica and Serena, who are powerful magic users.
The Luminary battles Jasper, the first sage protecting a pendant necessary to access the source of darkness.
The Luminary uncovers that Calasmos, a monarch thought to be an enemy, is actually an ally and reveals a deeper plot.
The Luminary and his companions liberate Gallopolis from the dark forces' influence.
The Luminary confronts and defeats Mordegon, the main antagonist threatening the world.