Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World will release on December 3, 2026. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and Xbox for PC.
The trailer can be seen here:
Square Enix put out this description of the game:
The newest addition to the DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS series, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World features a robust collection of more than 500 new and fan-favorite monsters, evolved graphics and an engaging narrative that follows dual protagonists Bianca and Nera as they embark on a journey to bring the world of Witherwood back to life. No experience with past DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS games is needed to dive into this monstrously fun new adventure.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World was first announced at last month’s Dragon Quest anniversary celebration. Bianca and Nera return from Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, as well as the newly revealed Deborah, Nera’s sister. Pre-orders are now available, with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 digital pre-orders opening in the future.
At the same event where Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World was revealed, an announcement about Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams took place with the unveiling of the new title and a new direction. Additionally, Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24. The most recent game in the series is Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
