Square Enix has new information regarding Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time. The focus of this information is the reveal of the game's plot, which concerns the reincarnation of a legendary hero. Born with the knowledge of his destiny, the protagonist sets off on his sixteenth birthday to the country of Delcadar where he is to meet the king. However, upon meeting the king he is referred to as a Demon Child and confronted by the castle guards. This sets the story in motion.

Other information includes two character images: Veronica, a young prodigy of magic, and Senya, a harpist who can soothe party members. Dragon Quest XI is currently only announced for Japan for 2017. The game will be available for PlayStation 4 and 3DS initially with a Switch version to follow.

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