Square Enix has announced the worldwide launch of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, the much-anticipated return of the beloved Dragon Quest Monsters series. The game is set to release on December 1, 2023, on Nintendo Switch. The Dark Prince allows players to command and recruit various types of monsters, joining them on an epic new adventure.
The game features Psaro, the demon prince, whose curse prevents him from harming monsters. Consequently, he must become a Monster Wrangler, recruiting and fighting alongside monsters throughout the various environments of the fantastical world of Nadiria. The game’s landscape changes with the cycling seasons of Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, opening new areas and introducing different monsters specific to each season.
A key feature of the game is the newly evolved synthesis system, which allows players to create entirely new monsters by combining those already on their roster. This feature enables players to experiment and eventually unlock over 500 monsters, including franchise favourites, dark lords, and completely new creatures. Players can assemble their dream roster and take their teams of powerful monsters online to battle against other Monster Wranglers worldwide.
Dragon Quest is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii, beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The series, which made its debut in 1986, has shipped more than 85 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. The franchise holds various Guinness World Records, including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will be available for Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2023.
