DQM The Withered World Platforms and Ratings Guide

Platform Availability and Editions

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World publishes via Square Enix on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Steam store lists Windows only and prices the main game at $59.99 in the United States. Names marked as Japanese or romanised are not official English names.

Nintendo Switch vs Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch version plays on both Switch and Switch 2 hardware, but it cannot be upgraded to the Switch 2 version later because no upgrade is planned. The Nintendo Switch 2 version plays exclusively on Switch 2. Content is identical across every platform, and only graphics differ by hardware. Touch screen controls are not supported on either Switch or Switch 2.

The physical Nintendo Switch 2 version operates as a game-key card. The game downloads on first play and requires an internet connection along with at least 12GB of free space. The physical Switch and PlayStation 5 versions can be played to the end of the story without an internet connection, though updates, bonuses, and DLC require an internet connection.

Cross-Play, Saves, and Ratings

Cross-play is available so players on Switch 2, Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC can play online together. Save data cannot be shared between different platforms, and there is one save file per console user profile.

For game ratings, the ESRB rating is E10+ with content descriptors for Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, and Alcohol Reference. The PEGI rating is 12, and the CERO rating is A.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Steam store page (Square Enix) (store.steampowered.com)
• Official English site (Square Enix) (dragonquest.com)
• Official Japanese site: FAQ (dragonquest.jp)