While many fans have sought an English patch for the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI , .

The 3DS version is technically unique because it offers a "3D Mode" with a distinct "chibi" art style that was never released in the West. Why You Should *Replay* Dragon Quest XI... On the 3DS!

: The 3DS version uses complex .pack and .bxon file formats, which have proven difficult for fan translators to decode and re-insert English text into.

: Several attempts were made shortly after the game's 2017 Japanese release. While some early gameplay videos showed translated menus or the first hour of text, these were typically small-scale proof-of-concepts rather than finished products.