# Japanese RPG releases on modern hardware

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-rpg-releases-on-modern-hardware
> Updated: 2026-09-22T09:20:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Square Enix and Nihon Falcom have announced the release of several classic RPG titles on modern hardware. Square Enix released the Classic HD version of Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon in the West, a title that had been exclusive to Japan for over thirty years. Simultaneously, Nihon Falcom and NIS America announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure would be brought to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 to utilize modern hardware for improved visuals.

Following these announcements, Square Enix confirmed that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 23. This version is expected to feature a Performance Mode supporting 1080p at 60 fps and a Quality Mode offering up to 1440p resolution at 30 fps. However, no upgrade package will be provided for players transitioning from the original Nintendo Switch version.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Square Enix releases Dragon Quest XI S for Nintendo Switch 2

Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 23, featuring 1440p Quality Mode and 1080p Performance Mode.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/square-enix-releases-dragon-quest-xi-s-for-nintendo-switch-2

### 2026-09-17: Square Enix and Nihon Falcom release classic RPG titles on new hardware

Square Enix releases the Western Classic HD version of Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon, while Nihon Falcom brings The Legend of Heroes duology to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/square-enix-and-nihon-falcom-release-classic-rpg-titles-on-new-hardware

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