Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Hands-on Preview – All my friends are slimes
A hands-on preview of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World reveals a charming monster-taming JRPG with a vibrant art style and deep customization. Players can recruit over 500 monsters to battle alongside Bianca and Nera as they explore the dying Kingdom of Witherwood. The game is set to release on December 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World details characters, story, world, monsters, DLC
Square Enix has revealed new details for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, set to release on December 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch. The game features protagonists Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V, allowing players to befriend and battle with over 500 monsters. Four DLC packs will also be available at launch.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Screenshots & Details Revealed
New details and screenshots for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World reveal over 500 monsters and four DLC packs launching on December 3, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game's plot follows protagonists Bianca and Nera on a quest to find the Leaves of Life in the ravaged Kingdom of Witherwood, gaining the power to befriend monsters.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World details characters, story, world, and monsters
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is set for a worldwide, multiplatform release on December 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features protagonists Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V, who become monster wranglers in a new world. The article details characters, the story involving a quest for the Leaves of Life, the varied world of Witherwood, and the monster befriending and synthesis mechanics, which include over 500 monsters. Four DLC packs will also launch simultaneously.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World Brings Back Favourites And Declares Holiday 2026 Launch
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World was announced at Summer Game Fest 2026, with further details revealed today. The game, set in the world of DRAGON QUEST V, features protagonists Bianca and Nera and over 500 monsters to recruit and battle. It is scheduled to launch on December 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with four DLC packs also announced.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Release Date Set in New Trailer
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is set to release on December 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This new monster-collecting RPG is set in the world of Dragon Quest V and features Bianca and Nera as protagonists, with Debora also making an appearance. The previous entry, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, was released in 2023.
All Dragon Quest Announcements from Update on May 27, 2026 - NintendoFuse
Square Enix revealed several updates for the Dragon Quest series, including a development restart and title change for Dragon Quest XII to 'Beyond Dreams'. The new Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming to multiple platforms, and Dragon Quest XI S is receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 version. Additionally, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake have sold a combined 4 million units globally.
Dragon Quest V Character Debora Returns in New Dragon Quest Monsters
Square Enix has confirmed that Debora, a character from Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, will appear in the upcoming Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. Yuji Horii confirmed her inclusion, though her exact role is still unknown. The game is in development for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced for Consoles and PC
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World during Dragon Quest Day, celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary. The game will feature dual protagonists Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V and is set for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A teaser trailer has been released, with more details to follow.
Anticipated PS5 RPG in Beloved Franchise Gets Renamed, New Spin-off Announced
Square Enix announced significant updates for the Dragon Quest series during a 40th-anniversary livestream. The next mainline entry, previously known as Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, has been renamed Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams and undergone a development restart with a shift back to a more traditional tone. Additionally, a new spin-off, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, was revealed for multiple platforms. Neither game has a release date.
DRAGON QUEST XII: BEYOND DREAMS REVEALED AS DRAGON QUEST CELEBRATES ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY
SQUARE ENIX celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series with multiple announcements. Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams has entered development under a new structure, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming to multiple platforms. Additionally, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is set for release on Nintendo Switch 2, and in-game events are planned for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow.
