"Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Launches on iOS, Android, Steam September 11 with Full Switch DLC"

When Square Enix launched the monster collecting RPG *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* on Switch last year, I was immediately captivated. Despite some technical hiccups, its charm and engaging gameplay loop set it apart, bringing it to the same level of excellence as *Dragon Quest Builders 2*. I anticipated a PC port soon after, much like *Dragon Quest Treasures*, but never imagined it would make its way to mobile devices so quickly. Today, Square Enix announced that the previously Switch-exclusive *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* ($23.99) will be available on iOS, Android, and Steam starting September 11th, with all prior DLC included. This means that players will also enjoy the *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* Digital Deluxe Edition content. Check out the trailer for *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* below:

Square Enix has shared comparison images of the game across mobile, Switch, and Steam platforms on their official Japanese website. Here's one of them for you to see:

The store pages have confirmed that the network mode for Online Battles from the Switch version, allowing real-time player battles, will not be included in the Steam and mobile versions.

Currently, *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* is available on Nintendo Switch for $59.99 for the standard edition and $84.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. Having thoroughly enjoyed it on Switch, I'm eager to revisit it for a review on iPhone, iPad, and Steam Deck upon its new platform release on September 11th. It's fantastic to see Square Enix expanding the *Dragon Quest* series to mobile platforms shortly after the original release. I expected a longer wait, perhaps until 2027, similar to the delays we've seen with *Dragon Quest Builders*. The game will be priced at $29.99 on mobile and $39.99 on Steam. You can pre-register for it on the App Store for iOS [here](insert link) and on Google Play for Android [here](insert link). Have you played *Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince* on Switch, or are you planning to try it out on mobile and Steam when it launches in two weeks?

Update: Added comparison image and website information.