PC Requirements and File Sizes
This page outlines the official system requirements, storage sizes, and platform specifications for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World on PC and other systems.
Last checked: 2026-11-13
PC System Requirements
The game requires a 64-bit Windows 11 operating system and DirectX 12 across all hardware configurations.
| Spec Level | OS | Processor | Memory | Graphics | Storage | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 64-bit Windows 11 | AMD Ryzen 3 2300X / Intel Core i3-8100 | 8 GB RAM | AMD Radeon RX 470 or RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A380 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | 40 GB storage | 6GB or above |
| Recommended | 64-bit Windows 11 | AMD Ryzen 5 3500 / Intel Core i5-8400 | 16 GB RAM | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT / Intel Arc A580 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super | 40 GB storage | 8GB or above |
File Sizes and Storage
The full PC version requires 40 GB of storage space as listed in the Steam store page specifications.
Demo download sizes vary by platform: Switch 2 requires 5GB, Switch requires 3GB, PS5 requires 15GB, Xbox Series X|S requires 18GB, Steam requires 17GB, and the Microsoft Store requires 17GB of free space.
The physical Nintendo Switch 2 version operates as a game-key card, which requires an internet connection and at least 12GB of free space on the first play.
Platform Features and Language Support
Cross-play is available, allowing players on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC to play online together. Save data cannot be shared between different platforms, and there is one save file per console user profile.
Voice language can be switched between Japanese and English in Menu > System > Options (Event/Text). Steam lists full audio in English and Japanese, with interface and subtitles also available in French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
Frequently asked questions
What are the PC minimum requirements?
PC minimum requirements include 64-bit Windows 11, an AMD Ryzen 3 2300X or Intel Core i3-8100 processor, 8 GB of RAM, DirectX 12, 40 GB of storage, 6GB or above VRAM, and an AMD Radeon RX 470 or RX 5500 XT, Intel Arc A380, or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 graphics card.
What are the PC recommended requirements?
PC recommended requirements include 64-bit Windows 11, an AMD Ryzen 5 3500 or Intel Core i5-8400 processor, 16 GB of RAM, DirectX 12, 40 GB of storage, VRAM of 8GB or above, and an AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, Intel Arc A580, or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super graphics card.
How large is the Steam download for the demo?
The demo download size for Steam requires 17GB of free space.