@sulcalenAdditional New Features
- 2D mode from the 3DS version.
- New story.
- Orchestral music.
- Introducing Japanese voice actors.
- Dual audio.
- Photo Mode
- Additional Ridable Monsters
- Improved Forging. Forge anywhere
- Party members will follow you on the field.
- You can change the battle speed to “Normal,” “Fast,” or “Really Fast.”
- The quests from the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI in which you visit the worlds of past Dragon Quest titles will be included in the Switch version, but not without changes.
- You can talk directly to party members without opening the menu.
- Adventure the Worlds of Previous Dragon Quest Titles
- All the worlds of previous Dragon Quest titles use 8-bit graphics. Even the maps that were 3D in the 3DS version were recreated in 8-bit.
- You can change the music from Orchestra to Synthesizer at any point by going to the sound settings in the menu.
- You can dash with the ZR button.
- By using the new “Horse Bell” item, you can call your horse at any time.
- You can now gain experience points when your horse knocks away an enemy on the field.
- Can toggle between 2D and 3D mid-game.
- Retro areas from the 3DS version are back (past 10 dragon quest games).
- More marriage options (you can choose to "live with" male characters as well).
- There's going to be an audio drama DLC coming after launch.