This page is for the updated 2020 version. For the original 2018 version, see Dragon Quest XI.
General information
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM was removed on May 28, 2021.[2]
Demo
- A demo is available on Steam and Microsoft Store.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Edit Engine.ini to skip intro videos[3]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini .
- Add the following lines inside and then save the file:
[/script/enginesettings.gamemapssettings]
GameShippingMap=/Game/Maps/Product/PL_Title_Return
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System |
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Epic Games Launcher |
%USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\DRAGON QUEST XI S\Epic Games Store\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Microsoft Store |
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DRAGON QUEST XI S\Xbox\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam |
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DRAGON QUEST XI S\Steam\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ |
Steam Play (Linux) |
<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1295510/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
- 9 save slots available per mode.
Video
Display settings (composite image showing all submenus)
Graphics settings (composite image showing all submenus)
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Disable FXAA through a configuration file[7]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini .
- If the file does not have a
[SystemSettings] section, add one to the bottom.
- Inside that section add
r.PostProcessAAQuality=0
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Enable SSAA
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
GameUserSettings.ini .
- Change
ScreenPercentage=100.000000 to the desired value.
Notes
- Values between
100.000000 and 200.000000 are recommended.
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Enable TAA
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini .
- If the file does not have a
[SystemSettings] section, add one to the bottom.
- Inside that section add the following:
r.DefaultFeature.AntiAliasing=2
r.PostProcessAAQuality=6
r.TemporalAASamples=16
r.TemporalAAFilterSize=0.5
Notes
- TAA (Temporal Anti Aliasing) covers more jaggies than FXAA, however it causes blurriness during motion. It is recommended to also use the sharpen filter listed further below.
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Unlock the frame rate
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
GameUserSettings.ini .
- Change
FrameRateLimit=60.000000 to the desired value.
Notes
- The value will reset to default after entering the frame rate option menu ingame.
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Graphical tweaks
Steam Guide[8]
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The Steam guide has the most up-to-date, consolidated list of graphical tweaks and mods available. Those found below may be less than optimal or out-of-date.
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Implement various tweaks[9]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Open
Engine.ini .
- Add this at the bottom:
[SystemSettings]
- All settings below should be placed under the above line.
- Increase draw distance
r.SkeletalMeshLODBias=-2
r.MinScreenRadiusForLights=0.015
r.MinScreenRadiusForSmallLights=0.005
r.JackLoadReduction.HiddenThresholdDistance=12000
r.JackLoadReduction.HiddenThresholdDistance=12000 increases the NPC draw distance to original DQXI (non-S) level.
- Improve shadow quality
r.Shadow.MaxResolution=8192
r.Shadow.MaxCSMResolution=4096
r.Shadow.CSM.MaxCascades=10
r.Shadow.CSMDepthBias=10
r.Shadow.DistanceScale=2
r.Shadow.TexelsPerPixel=10
r.Shadow.RadiusThreshold=0.0075
- This will also eliminate pop-in of shadows on smaller objects.
r.Shadow.MaxResolution=8192 can be lowered for increased performance. 2048 is the default.
- May have a substantial performance impact depending on your hardware.
- Add sharpen filter
r.Tonemapper.Sharpen=0.5
- This will sharpen the image to offset the blur caused by FXAA and TAA. A value between 0.5-1.0 is recommended. It has no performance impact.
- Improve grass density and draw distance
foliage.DensityScale=7
grass.DensityScale=7
foliage.LODDistanceScale=5
- Enable motion blur
r.MotionBlurQuality=4
r.MotionBlur.Amount=0.3
r.MotionBlur.Max=1
r.MotionBlur.Scale=1
r.MotionBlurSeparable=1
- Motion blur can help to disguise the TAA blurring effect.
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Lighting & additional tweaks[10]
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- Go to the configuration file(s) location.
- Rename / backup
Engine.ini .
- Download / copy this Engine.ini to the same location (save as type "All Files", rename to "Engine.ini")
- Open with Notepad & read the comments
- Edit / season to taste
- Enjoy your meal
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Install DQXIS-SDK plugin
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- The DQXIS-SDK plugin can improve the render quality of the in-game character/monster viewers/portable fun-size forge, alongside other improvements such as additional binds, a playable first-person mode, and an unlocked dev-console.
- The Steam, Epic Games & MS Store versions are currently supported, the dev is open to porting to other releases too.
- Download the latest release from the GitHub page
- Extract the
DQXIS-SDK.ini & xinput1_3.dll files from the ZIP next to your games DRAGON QUEST XI S.exe (usually found inside <Steam-folder>/steamapps/common/DRAGON QUEST XI S/Game/Binaries/Win64)
- Edit the
DQXIS-SDK.ini file as desired, then save the file.
- Start up the game.
- For MS store users, follow the instructions on the GitHub page.
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Input
Keyboard rebinding and gamepad settings
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Music, Sound Effects and Voices. Can be set in intervals of 1, from 1-10, or turned off entirely in 3D Mode, and can be set from 0-5 in 2D Mode. The "Voices" slider is only available in 3D Mode. |
Surround sound |
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3D Mode supports 7.1 surround sound, but music is played back in stereo only. 2D Mode is played in stereo only.[12] |
Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
Simplified Chinese |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
Traditional Chinese |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
French |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
German |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
Italian |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
Japanese |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from Japan. |
Korean |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
Spanish |
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UI and Subtitles are only available when purchased from outside of Japan. |
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
11 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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Middleware
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Middleware |
Notes |
Audio |
Criware |
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Cutscenes |
Criware |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
10 | |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i3-3330 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
Intel Core i5-6500 |
System memory (RAM) |
8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
40 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 AMD Radeon R7 260X 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon R7 370 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) |
DirectX compatible | |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References
Graphical comparsion https://www.reddit.com/r/JRPG/comments/jo6hx5/dragon_quest_xi_vs_dragon_quest_xi_s_comparison/