About
In this RPG, you befriend monsters from the Dragon Quest series, raise them up, synthesize new creatures, and pit them against other monsters in battle. Join fledgling monster wranglers Bianca and Nera as they set off on the adventure of a lifetime.
What is happening now
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is an RPG adventure coming to Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC this December. The game tasks players with embarking on a monster-collecting quest set within the series' established world. Recent promotional materials confirm the game remains on track for its planned release window, with new footage offering a look at what to expect from the adventure ahead.
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Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 3, 2026.
In the news
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- Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Has 500 Beasts to Collect, and They're All Super Weird | IGN Preview Sep 12, 2026
- Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Free Demo Available Now, First Chapter and 8 Monsters Transfer to Full Game Sep 10, 2026
- Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Hands-On Preview Sep 9, 2026
- Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World gets a new trailer Sep 4, 2026