Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Launches on December 1 for the Switch

Square Enix announced that the latest entry in the Dragon quest Monsters series, Dragon Quest Monsters: the Dark Prince, is launching worldwide this December on the Nintendo Switch.

It’s a game that allows players to command and recruit various monster types to fight alongside the player in their adventures. You play as Psaro, the demon prince who is cursed which prevents him from harming monsters. This results in him becoming a Monster Wrangler, recruiting monsters to fight in his stead.

One of the biggest features of the game is the synthesis system that allows players to create completely new monsters by combining those in their roster as there are over 500 monsters based on the Dragon Quest world to mix and match. If you’re familiar with the Dragon Quest world some monsters will come out familiar as the game features

Preorder details and bonuses

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will have multiple editions on release and will come with bonuses even for early purchases.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Ultimate Edition (DL Edition)

  • Bonus (In-game items)

    • Burgundy Gothic Vestment

    • Warrior's Ring x1

    • Beastie Bites x10

Early purchase bonus for physical edition

  • In-game item ” Wrangler's Bundle” (Asia region original)

    • Silver Tiara x1

    • Bunny Tail x1

    • Bonus Ball x3

Pre-order/early purchase bonus for download edition

  • In-game item “Charcuterie Set”

    • Smoked Sirloin x5

    • Meaty Treat x5

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will be available on the Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2023.