Following the latest magazine coverage in Weekly Jump, Square Enix has updated the Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time official website with new information and screenshots introducing the story.

Get the details below.

■ Story

As the reincarnation of the legendary “Hero,” the protagonist sets off on a journey through a vast world.

The protagonist, who grew up in the calm village of Ishi, turned 16 years old and took part in a coming-of-age ceremony as a village custom. As the reincarnation of the “Hero” that once saved the world, he understands that he is burdened with a great mission. To learn about the Hero and the Hero’s mission, he sets off on a journey from his hometown.

The destination—the continent’s biggest country, “Delcadar.” Specifically, the king.

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Based on his mother’s words that all will be revealed should he go to Delcadar, the protagonist in due course heads for the king. The protagonist informs the king of Delcadar that he is the “hero,” and the king began to tell him what the “hero” means—

And then, the Hero is called a demon child!

What the king of Delcadar said was unbelievable. He said that the Hero is a demon child. In response to the king’s words, the soldiers surround the protagonist with their swords pointed at him. What is the meaning of all of this? The story of the legendary “Hero” starts off with a bang. What will be the fate of the protagonist?

The story of a new “Hero” begins now.

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■ Characters

Veronica – A Prodigy that Knows No Fear

“Don’t treat me like a child!”

Senya – A Beautiful Harp Girl with a Relaxing Presence

“I will help everyone with a recovery spell.”