Square Enix Co., Ltd. announced that the latest installment in the Dragon Quest Monsters series, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World, is currently in production.
The primary platforms are Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The Protagonists of the Latest Dragon Quest Monsters Installment Are Bianca and Nera From Dragon Quest V!
Dragon Quest celebrated its 40th anniversary on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
This announcement coincides with that 40th anniversary milestone.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World - Announcement Trailer
In the newly released Announcement Trailer, Bianca and Nera, who originally appeared in Dragon Quest V, are shown in their childhood forms.
The supported platforms are Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Microsoft Store on Windows. This wider selection of platforms than the previous game will likely make it easier for fans to jump into the action.
With the phrase "withered world" in the subtitle, long-time fans of the Monsters series are already buzzing with speculation about the story, raising expectations for further news.
というわけで、モンスターズ4が発表になりました。ビアンカ、フローラ、どちらでプレイしますか？ お気に入りのモンスターも育てて、冒険というよりは、これはもう推し活ですね。
もちろんデボラも出演しますよ。発売を楽しみにしていてくださいね！ https://t.co/6vRo5ibwSR— 堀井雄二 (@YujiHorii) May 28, 2026
Furthermore, Yuji Horii, the creator of the Dragon Quest series, confirmed that Debora will also appear in the game via his official X account (@YujiHorii).
This addition certainly leaves fans wondering which of the three heroines they will choose to support.
For details and further updates, please visit the official website for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World or the official X account (@DragonQuest).
Get ready to make the whole world bloom! 🌼
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming soon for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows! pic.twitter.com/ppaulJc5Rg
— DRAGON QUEST (@DragonQuest) May 27, 2026