Shortly after the latest magazine coverage of the game in Weekly Jump, Square Enix has updated the official website of Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time with screenshots and information introducing the story as well as characters Veronica and Senya.

Catch all the details in full 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.

PlayStation 4 Version

Nintendo 3DS Version

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?

PlayStation 4 Version

Nintendo 3DS Version

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.”

Dragon Quest XI is due out for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo 3DS in Japan this year. A Nintendo Switch version is also currently in development.

Via: Gematsu.