Withered World WikiDQM The Withered World Demo Guide
This page details the Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World free demo, covering its length, download sizes, monster transfer rules, and the demo play bonus.
Last checked: 2026-11-13
Demo Length and Story Scope
The free demo covers the story from the start up to the conclusion of events in Witherwood, which is also referred to on the Japanese demo page as the first region (the Kareki region) being cleared. Players can recruit, raise, and synthesize monsters during this time, and the demo includes the new Field Scout feature.
Only monsters of rank G and rank F can be befriended in the demo. Bonus content cannot be claimed in the demo, and items and gold do not transfer to the full game.
Demo Download Sizes
The download size varies by platform according to the official site.
| Platform | Free Space Required |
|---|---|
| Switch 2 | 5GB |
| Switch | 3GB |
| PS5 | 15GB |
| Xbox Series X|S | 18GB |
| Steam | 17GB |
| Microsoft Store | 17GB |
Save Transfer and Demo Bonus
Up to 8 monsters from the demo main party and reserves transfer to the full game on the same platform and account. They arrive in the depot at level 1 with default talents and become usable once the depot is unlocked in the full game.
The demo play bonus is called the Wrangler's Bundle and includes Ring of Impulse x1, Bonus Ball x1, and Smoked Sirloin x5. Players can claim it by selecting Start New Game on the full game title screen with demo save data present on the same console or PC and account.
Localization Note
Names marked as Japanese or romanised are not official English names. English names of most new monsters and of several side characters have not been announced yet.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World demo?
The demo covers the story from the start up to the conclusion of events in Witherwood, also described as clearing the first region (the Kareki region).
Do items and gold transfer from the demo?
No, items and gold do not transfer. Only up to 8 monsters from the demo main party and reserves transfer.
How do I transfer monsters from the demo to the full game?
Up to 8 monsters from the demo main party and reserves transfer to the full game on the same platform and account, arriving in the depot at level 1 with default talents.
What is the demo save bonus and how do I claim it?
The demo play bonus is the Wrangler's Bundle, which contains Ring of Impulse x1, Bonus Ball x1, and Smoked Sirloin x5. It is claimed by selecting Start New Game on the full game title screen with demo save data on the same console or PC and account.