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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World cover art

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World release date

ConfirmedGameNintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC

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.

Release date
December 3, 2026
Developer
Tose, Square Enix Creative Studio 4
Publisher
Square Enix
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
Nintendo SwitchWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedConfirmedSource

Where to pre-order

Pre-orders have not been listed yet.

Trailers and gameplay

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: December 3, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: December 3, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: December 3, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  4. Date announced: December 3, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  5. Date announced: December 3, 2026. Status: confirmed — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World release?

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is scheduled to release on December 3, 2026 (confirmed).

What time does Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World on?

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is releasing on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC.

Has Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World?

Pre-orders have not been listed yet. Stores and prices will appear here once available.