Dragon Quest Monsters: Dark Prince Arrives on Mobile and PC

TouchArcade Rating: Last year's Switch release of Square Enix's monster-collecting RPG, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, was a delight. Despite some technical hiccups, its charm and engaging gameplay surpassed other Dragon Quest spin-offs on the platform, rivaling the excellent Dragon Quest Builders 2. While a PC port was anticipated shortly after the Switch launch, similar to Dragon Quest Treasures, a mobile release seemed unlikely. However, Square Enix surprised us by announcing a September 11th launch for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince ($23.99) on iOS, Android, and Steam, including all previously released DLC and the Digital Deluxe Edition content. Watch the trailer below:

Comparison images showcasing the game's appearance on mobile, Switch, and Steam are available on the official Japanese website. Here's one example:

Store listings confirm that the real-time Online Battles network mode from the Switch version will be absent in the Steam and mobile releases.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is currently available on Nintendo Switch at $59.99 (standard) and $84.99 (Digital Deluxe). Having thoroughly enjoyed the Switch version, I'm eager to revisit it on iPhone, iPad, and Steam Deck upon its September 11th multi-platform launch. This swift mobile porting after the initial console release is commendable, especially considering the typical delays seen with Dragon Quest titles, such as Dragon Quest Builders. The mobile price is set at $29.99, and the Steam version will cost $39.99. Pre-register now on the iOS App Store and Google Play for Android. Have you played Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on Switch? Will you be giving it a try on mobile or Steam in two weeks?

Update: Added comparison image and website information.