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The Withered World Wiki

Every monster Square Enix has revealed, how synthesis works, the December 3 release and early access times, and what the demo carries over to the full game.

Monster listSynthesis guideRelease date
Official key art: Bianca and Nera riding with a crowd of Dragon Quest monsters through the red canyons of Witherwood
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Digital Deluxe early access on Steam

Official time: December 1, 2026, 9:00 AM PST. Consoles: December 1, 0:00 JST in Japan; check your store for other regions. All dates and times

What's new

  • New databaseNewCharacters and voice cast

    Bianca, Nera and the eight other characters revealed so far, with Japanese voice actors and official art.

  • New toolNewEnglish–Japanese name glossary

    Look up any monster or character by its English or Japanese name; unofficial romanisations are flagged.

  • New guideNewHow synthesis works

    Level 10 parents, Plus Value, inherited talents and special four-monster recipes, from the official press release.

  • New databaseNewMonster database

    All 26 monsters Square Enix has profiled so far, with family, rank, official art and the official trivia line in English.

  • New guideNewRelease date, early access and editions

    December 3 launch, Steam early access at 9:00 AM PST on December 1, and what each edition includes.

Browse the database

26MonstersFamily, rank, official art and trivia10CharactersBianca, Nera and the voice cast10SynthesisParents must be level 10: Plus Value, talents, special recipes36Name glossaryEnglish and Japanese names side by side

Monsters revealed so far

7 of the 8 families appear in the official reveals. Ranks run from G to X.

HealslimeHealslimeSlime · Rank GSlimeSlimeSlime · Rank GSlime CoroneSlime CoroneSlime · Rank GSlime KnightSlime KnightSlime · Rank FSlime BallsSlime BallsSlime · Rank ELiquid Metal SlimeLiquid Metal SlimeSlime · Rank CGolden SlimeGolden SlimeSlime · Rank AHanamaki DragoHanamaki DragoDragon · Rank GGappurinGappurinNature · Rank FBamboo BadboyBamboo BadboyNature · Rank EChimaeraChimaeraNature · Rank ECliodragoCliodragoNature · Rank CEmberbeatEmberbeatNature · Rank BBrownieBrownieBeast · Rank GKubinaga ItachiKubinaga ItachiBeast · Rank GSabrecubSabrecubBeast · Rank GWanwan DuckWanwan DuckBeast · Rank GHoro PandaHoro PandaBeast · Rank DOyakata KizuchiOyakata KizuchiBeast · Rank CGolemGolemMaterial · Rank BKilling MachineKilling MachineMaterial · Rank BDrackyDrackyDemon · Rank GMomonMomonDemon · Rank GGhostGhostUndead · Rank GMad HandMad HandUndead · Rank FRestless ArmourRestless ArmourUndead · Rank F

Guides

Release DateFind the release date, time, early access details, and platform availability for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World.Synthesis GuideLearn how synthesis, plus values, talents, and special recipes work in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World with this unofficial fan wiki guide.Demo GuideLearn about the Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World demo, including demo length, download sizes, save transfer rules, and the Wrangler's Bundle bonus.Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World EditionsCompare Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World collector's edition, digital deluxe edition, pre-order bonuses, and DLC contents for US players.Gameplay and Scouting GuideExplore dragon quest monsters the withered world gameplay mechanics, including Field Scout, Scout Park, party sizes, and Wrangler's Spirit.Online GuideLearn about dragon quest monsters the withered world online features, cross-play support, platform requirements, and Battle Arena modes.Platforms and Ratings GuideExplore Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World platforms including Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, game key card details, and ESRB rating.PC Requirements and File SizesCheck Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World PC requirements, file size, storage space, Steam Deck details, and cross-play configurations.Story & CastExplore the dragon quest monsters the withered world story, dual protagonists Bianca and Nera, character profiles, and voice actor details.Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World WikiFind out if Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World is on Switch 2, if it has English voice acting, offline play, monster count, and multiplayer.

Welcome to the unofficial fan wiki for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. This page provides verified game details for American players.

Last checked: 2026-11-12

Release Date and Platforms

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World releases on December 3, 2026.

The game is available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Xbox app / Microsoft Store. The Steam price of the main game in the United States is $59.99.

PlatformNotes
Nintendo Switch 2Plays only on Switch 2. The physical version is a game-key card requiring internet and 12GB free space.
Nintendo SwitchPlays on both Switch and Switch 2. No upgrade to the Switch 2 version is planned.
PC (Steam)Lists the release date as December 3, 2026, and Windows only.

Editions and Early Access

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the main game, the DLC 4-ITEM SET, the Way of the Wrangler bonus, and 48 hours of early access. Early access is planned to start on December 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST on Steam.

EditionBonus Content
Collector's EditionFull game, figurine set, flocked figurine set, Round & Squishy Pouch, Monster Pattern Cleaning Cloth, Digital Deluxe content, Way of the Wrangler bonus, and Hearty Meat Set.
Digital Deluxe EditionMain game, DLC 4-ITEM SET, Way of the Wrangler bonus, and 48 hours early access.

PC System Requirements

Players on PC must meet specific hardware requirements to run Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World.

Requirement LevelOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
Minimum64-bit Windows 11AMD Ryzen 3 2300X / Intel Core i3-81008 GB RAMAMD Radeon RX 470 or RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A380 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 166040 GB
Recommended64-bit Windows 11AMD Ryzen 5 3500 / Intel Core i5-840016 GB RAMAMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A580 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super40 GB

Gameplay and Monster Systems

There are over 500 monsters across eight families, with ranks running from G to X. Monsters can be size S or L. Parties hold up to four active monsters plus four in reserve. Monsters join through scouting during battle or by asking to join after battle. Field Scout allows players to throw meat at a monster seen on the field to scout it directly.

Synthesis combines two parent monsters of level 10 or higher to produce a new creature. Both parents disappear in the process.

Online Features

Online features include Online Co-op quests against giant monsters, Master Rank Match with 7 ranks from Beginner to Legend, Private Match with custom rules, other players' uploaded parties as foreign masters in the tavern, and an online shop whose stock changes by story progress and day of the week.

Paid online subscriptions are needed for Master Rank Match, Private Match, and group Online Co-op. No paid service is needed on Steam or Xbox on PC.

Frequently asked questions

When does Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World release?

The game releases on December 3, 2026.

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

It is available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Xbox app / Microsoft Store.

How much does the game cost on Steam in the US?

The Steam price of the main game in the United States is $59.99.

Does the Nintendo Switch version upgrade to Switch 2?

The Nintendo Switch version plays on both Switch and Switch 2, and cannot be upgraded to the Switch 2 version later because no upgrade is planned.

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