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Last year's Switch release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince from Square Enix was a delightful surprise. Despite some technical hiccups, its charm and addictive gameplay easily surpassed other Dragon Quest spin-offs on the platform, rivaling the excellent Dragon Quest Builders 2. While a PC port was anticipated, a mobile release seemed far off. Today, however, Square Enix announced that the previously Switch-exclusive Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince ($23.99) will arrive on iOS, Android, and Steam on September 11th, complete with all previously released DLC, including the Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince 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:
Importantly, the store pages clarify that the online real-time battle mode from the Switch version will be absent in the Steam and mobile versions.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is currently available on Nintendo Switch for $59.99 (standard edition) and $84.99 (Digital Deluxe Edition). Having thoroughly enjoyed the Switch version, I eagerly anticipate reviewing this mobile and Steam Deck release on September 11th. This swift mobile porting is a welcome change, especially considering the typical delays seen in bringing Dragon Quest titles to mobile, as exemplified by Dragon Quest Builders. The mobile price is set at $29.99, while the Steam version will cost $39.99. Pre-register now on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.
Have you played Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on Switch? Will you be trying it on mobile or Steam?
Update: Added comparison image and website information.
