Hi,
Cubase 11 Pro and Artist require the USB-eLicenser. Cubase 11 Elements, AI and LE don’t.
You have to buy it with the upgrade, or at your local store.
For Cubase Pro and Artist you can’t choose. The USB-eLicenser is always required. For Cubase Elements, AI, LE, you can choose.
Btw, here is an Steinberg anouncement, they are working on other dongle-free licensing system for all Cubase editions.