Our Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World game hub collects the essentials; here is everything confirmed so far.
What is Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World?
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is a monster-raising role-playing game from Square Enix. Players befriend monsters from across the Dragon Quest series, raise them, synthesise new creatures and pit them against other monsters in battle, following the young monster wranglers Bianca and Nera.
Release date and platforms
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World releases on 3 December 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support, according to the official Xbox Store listing.
Is it on Game Pass?
It is not listed in the Xbox Game Pass catalogue or the Game Pass coming-soon list, and no day-one subscription release has been announced.
Gameplay
Each monster has its own traits and attributes and can learn talents, allowing parties to be tuned to a playstyle. Two monsters can be combined through synthesis to create a stronger creature. Monsters follow the player while exploring, regardless of type or size, and the world uses a distinctive visual style in which new areas are revealed beyond the curve of the horizon. Online features allow battles against other players.
Editions
The standard edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition are listed on the Xbox Store, and a demo is available. The Xbox version supports Xbox Play Anywhere and is rated PEGI 12.
Who is making it?
It is published by Square Enix.
Source: Xbox Store.
