Square Enix announces new Dragon Quest titles and demos

Square Enix has announced new developments for its Dragon Quest franchise. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is scheduled for release on December 3, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A free demo covering the first chapter is currently available for these platforms, allowing players to recruit up to eight monsters to use in the full game. The title features over 500 monsters and follows protagonists Bianca and Nera.

Additionally, Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- is making its international debut on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Set after the events of Dragon Quest IV, the game follows Torneko, a weapons merchant exploring a mysterious dungeon that changes form with every entry.