Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince launches for Steam and mobile devices on September 11
Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will launch for mobile devices and PC (Steam) on September 11. The monster-raising RPG originally released for Nintendo Switch in December 2023 and surpassed 1 million units sold on the platform.
This new version of the game includes all of the DLC included originally with the Digital Deluxe Edition in the Switch version, such as a mysterious treasure chest that can be opened once-an-hour with helpful items.
According to the Steam store page, the PC port will be priced at $39.99. Additionally, the page states that "The online battle network feature included in the console edition that allowed real-time online battles against other players is not included in this version." More details can be found in the press release below.
In his review of the original release, Cullen described the game as "a triumphant return for this brand of monster-collecting RPGs" despite "frustrations with the storytelling".
A PC & mobile version announcement trailer, description, and screenshot set can be found below, via Square Enix.
Today Square Enix announced that the latest entry in the popular role-playing game, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will debut on PC (Steam) and mobile devices on September 11, 2024. In addition to the game’s main story quests, PC (Steam) and mobile platforms will also include all previously launched DLC from the Nintendo Switch Digital Deluxe Edition, giving newcomers and fans of the Dragon Quest Monsters series the chance to discover new monster combinations and immerse themselves in strategic battles.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince features Psaro, the demon prince, whose curse prevents him from harming monsters. As a result, he must become a Monster Wrangler, recruiting, and fighting alongside monsters throughout the various environments of the fantastical world of Nadiria. Over the course of this adventure, the seasons will regularly cycle through Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, which not only changes the landscape, but also opens new areas and players will encounter different monsters specific to that season.
One of the most powerful tools in the player arsenal is the newly evolved synthesis system which allows players to create completely new monsters by combining those already on their roster. Players can experiment and eventually unlock over 500 monsters, including franchise favorites, dark lords, and completely new creatures. Furthermore, Quickfire Contest, an automatic speed match, will allow players to compete in a single player challenge mode in 30 consecutive matches.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince for PC (Steam) and mobile will include all previously launched DLC from the Nintendo Switch Digital Deluxe Edition. This, includes:
- The Mole Hole: In this special dungeon, scout monsters that have already been befriended once before. The Mole Hole provides ample opportunity to reunite easily with monsters that only appear during specific seasons or weather conditions, and even those that can only otherwise be obtained via synthesis.
- Coach Joe's Dungeon Gym: Explore the randomly generated dungeons to battle legions of powerful monsters.
- Treasure Trunks: A mysterious treasure chest containing exciting rewards that can be opened once every hour allowing players to get their hands on some helpful items.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince for PC (Steam) and mobile will launch on September 11, 2024.
(The network mode Online Battles from the console version, where players battle one another in real time, is not included.)
