New Dragon Quest Monsters Game Announced, Dragon Quest XI S Is Coming To Switch 2
A new Dragon Quest Monsters game titled 'The Withered World' has been announced alongside the release of Dragon Quest XI S for the Switch 2. The new game features protagonists Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V, but details on gameplay and plot remain scarce. Dragon Quest XI S will be available on September 24, 2026, with enhanced features for the Switch 2.
- ▪The new Dragon Quest Monsters game is called 'The Withered World' and features protagonists Bianca and Nera.
- ▪Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is set to release on Switch 2 on September 24, 2026.
- ▪The new Dragon Quest Monsters game will be available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
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