Square Enix has confirmed a new installment of Dragon Quest Monsters, the series where creatures are captured and raised in a Pokémon-like style. The title will arrive on PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch, though without a release date for now. The story follows two girls who already appeared in a previous game in the saga, directly connecting with the franchise's followers.
Early-stage development and unconfirmed graphics engine 🛠️
The studio has indicated that the project is in an early stage of development, which explains the absence of a release window. It is unknown whether they will use Unreal Engine 5 or a proprietary version, but it is expected to leverage the capabilities of each platform. The Switch 2 version could include graphical improvements, while on PC and next-generation consoles, stable performance will be sought. We will have to wait months to see gameplay or specific technical details.
Two girls, many monsters, and no release date in sight 🐣
The plot puts us in charge of two girls who already had previous adventures in Dragon Quest, but now it's time to raise bugs instead of saving the world. Since development is slow, fans will have plenty of time to decide whether they prefer the PC version, the Switch 2 version, or wait for it to come out on the smart toaster. In the meantime, keep raising virtual slimes in the previous titles.