Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — recruit, synthesize, battle on December 3, 2026
<strong>DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World</strong> is Square Enix’s upcoming monster-collecting RPG. EU/UK Square Enix storefronts and the UK press hub list <strong>3 December 2026</strong>. Square Enix Japan’s June 2026 announcement covers Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Microsoft Store on Windows, with a separate Steam note of <strong>4 December 2026</strong> in that Japanese bulletin — while the live Steam page currently shows December 3, 2026.
Game trailer
Confirmed fantasy
Official copy describes befriending Dragon Quest monsters, raising them, synthesizing new creatures, and battling with a party you build. Exploration highlights a curved-horizon world and companion monsters that follow you. Online competitive and casual modes are advertised for post-recruitment play.
Platforms and editions
Multiplatform launch around early December 2026. Physical SKUs are emphasized for Switch 2 / Switch / PS5 on EU store pages; Xbox Series and PC appear as digital storefronts in the materials checked. Digital Deluxe / Collector bundles and short early-access windows are documented on Steam and Square Enix shops — always re-check local times.
Languages (EU store)
UI/subs include English and French among others; audio listed as English and Japanese.
What to know
<ul><li>Core date: <strong>December 3, 2026</strong> (with a Steam date conflict vs JP notice).</li><li>Platforms: <strong>Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC</strong>.</li><li>Loop: scout → raise → synthesize → battle (+ online modes announced).</li><li>Steam demo with limited monster transfer already available.</li><li>Score left blank (Presentation).</li></ul>
Things to consider
- Steam calendar: Dec 3 (Steam page) vs Dec 4 (JP official news).
- European physical Xbox availability.
- Live local pricing and early-access cutoffs.
- Online feature set at day-one (including cross-play).
- Final developer credit line (TOSE vs Square Enix + TOSE).
Sources and credits
Game details
- Developer
- Square Enix, TOSE CO., LTD.
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Release
- Dec 3, 2026
- Genres
- Adventure · RPG
- Game website
- Official website ↗
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| Retailer | Edition and platform | Price | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteamFRFormat to verify | Standard (précommande)PC | 59.99 EUR Check shipping | Nov 10, 2026 End date unknown Source ↗ | View offer ↗ |
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