'Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince' Launches on iOS, Android, Steam Sept 11 with Switch DLC

When Square Enix released the captivating monster collecting RPG, *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince*, on the Nintendo Switch last year, it quickly captured my heart. Despite some technical hiccups, the game's enchanting charm and engaging gameplay loop surpassed many other *Dragon Quest* spinoffs on the platform, rivaling the excellence of *Dragon Quest Builders 2*. While I anticipated a PC port following the pattern set by *Dragon Quest Treasures*, the idea of a mobile release seemed far-fetched—until now. Square Enix has just announced that the previously Switch-exclusive *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* ($23.99) is set to launch on iOS, Android, and Steam on September 11th, complete with all prior DLC included. This means you'll also get the *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* Digital Deluxe Edition content. Feast your eyes on the trailer below:

Square Enix has shared comparison images showcasing the game's visuals across mobile, Switch, and Steam on their official Japanese website. Here's a glimpse of one such comparison:

It's worth noting that the store pages reveal that the network mode for Online Battles, a feature from the Switch version allowing real-time player battles, will not be available in the Steam and mobile versions.

Currently, *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* is available on the Nintendo Switch, priced at $59.99 for the standard edition and $84.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. Having thoroughly enjoyed the game on Switch, I am eagerly anticipating replaying it for review on iPhone, iPad, and Steam Deck when it launches on the new platforms on September 11th. It's refreshing to see Square Enix swiftly bring more *Dragon Quest* titles to mobile platforms shortly after their initial release. Given the typical delays between console and mobile releases in the series, such as with *Dragon Quest Builders*, I thought we might not see this on mobile until 2027. The game is priced at $29.99 on mobile and $39.99 on Steam. You can pre-register for it on the App Store for iOS [here](#) and on Google Play for Android [here](#). Have you experienced *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* on Switch, or are you planning to dive into it on mobile or Steam in two weeks when it launches?

Update: Added comparison image and website information.