During Nintendo Direct June 2023, Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince will launch for the Nintendo Switch on 1 December 2023.

Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince follows Psaro and his companion Rose as they travel through the demon realm of Nadiria. Players will explore and scout monsters onto their team, freely combine raised monsters to create more powerful allies and take on enemies with their powerful team.

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, Winter, and Fall, 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 favourites, dark lords, and completely new creatures. Once players have assembled their dream roster, they can take their teams of powerful monsters online, to battle against other Monster Wranglers around the world.

Check out the trailer below: