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'''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ４ 枯れ木の国のビアンカ・フローラ '' Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu 4 Kaki no Koku Bianka Furora'', lit: "Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Nera in the Land of Withered Trees") is the fourth main entry in the {{ | '''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ４ 枯れ木の国のビアンカ・フローラ '' Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu 4 Kaki no Koku Bianka Furora'', lit: "Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Nera in the Land of Withered Trees") is the fourth main entry in the {{Monsters Series}} spin-off series of monster-raising games. It was announced on May 27th, 2026 during a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsYz_CVdowA livestream event] celebrating the 40th anniversary of ''Dragon Quest'', revealing the stars to be child versions of [[Bianca Whitaker]] and [[Nera Briscoletti]]. On June 9th of the same year a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUPDSDZg1k Nintendo Direct] presentation showcased a new trailer that revealed [[Debora Briscoletti]] as part of the game's cast as well as its release date of December 3rd, 2026. | ||
==Setting== | |||
The game is a side story to {{Dragon Quest V}}, in which Bianca and Nera are searching for the fabled [[leaves of life]], powerful medicine that can supposedly cure their grievously ill fathers. One night the girls are visited at their bedsides by the mysterious [[Fluffy]], who spirited away the duo to the kingdom of [[Witherwood_(kingdom)|Witherwood]] where the miraculous leaves are said to grow. Unfortunately the kingdom has been ravaged by a wretched force and the leaves are all but destroyed. Eager to restore the kingdom's vitality and obtain the leaves, the girls are blessed by the simian sprite and become fully fledged [[Monster Wrangler]]s to set forth on adventure. Debora has also traveled to the distant kingdom separately, being taken by [[Fizzy]]. | |||
Owing to the game being based on the series' original monster raising adventure, many of the monsters from ''Dragon Quest V'' have been included in the bestiary in much the same way monsters from ''Dragon Quest IV'' were included in {{DQM3}}. This also marks the first time that several monsters have appeared outside of their debut game, such as the [[funky ferret]] and [[hippoblockomus]]. Combined with returning fan favorites and brand new monsters such as the [[bamboo badboy]]s, [[platypup]]s, and [[slime balls]], there are a total of over 500 monsters waiting to join the girls. | |||
==New features & system alterations== | |||
The game builds upon the foundation set by ''The Dark Prince'' before it, with additional fine-tuning and the return of classic features. | |||
*The game world is depicted differently than in ''The Dark Prince'' with objects and characters in the horizon rising into the player's field of view while moving closer, giving the impression that Bianca and Nera are walking on a giant sphere. The game also a higher camera position than in past 3D titles, reminiscent of the top-down point of view the 2D ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' used. | |||
*Players can freely switch between controlling Bianca and Nera, similar to switching between [[Erik]] and [[Mia]] in {{DQTreasures}}. | |||
*The two girls specialize in scouting different monster types: Bianca is more adept at recruiting [[Beast family|beasts]], [[Dragon family|dragons]] and [[Undead family|undead]], while Nera is better with [[Slime family|slimes]], [[Nature family|nature monsters]] and [[Material family|material monsters]]. | |||
*Bianca and Nera have access to a mysterious ability called the [[Wrangler's Spirit]], which empowers their friends in battle. The girls make use of this technique in different ways, with Bianca healing her monsters' HP, increasing her monsters' attack, confusing enemy monsters or lowering enemies' defence, while Nera can restore her monsters' MP, increase her monsters' defence, revive fallen monsters, and remove negative status effects from her monsters. This ability is similar to the Rando-series of monster traits but only triggers once per battle and is applied to the entire party. | |||
*The party of monsters now follow along behind Bianca and Nera, marking the first time this bonding feature has appeared in a 3D title. This feature can be disabled in the menu, in case the player's bulky monsters become too obstructive. | |||
*The [[personality]] system has returned, influencing the upper limits and growth rates of a monster's attributes. This marks its reappearance in the spin-off series after a 25 year absence since {{DQM2}} in 2001. | |||
*The "[[Plus Value]]" of past games has returned, increasing the base attributes of a synthesized monster. The Plus Value is passed on to the child monster by it's parents and is increased by a certain value based on how many plus points the parent generation had in total; if the Plus Value is high enough then the synthesized monster will be of a higher rank than either parent. | |||
*A challenge mode called the [[Wrangler's Gauntlet]] has been added, where players face off against a series of opponents under a strict turn limit with pre-assembled teams instead of their own in order to win prizes. | |||
*Players can now purchase [[monster eggs]] from Fizzy in her [[Gauntlet Goods]] shop, based on family and rank, which range from common eggs to rare golden ones. | |||
*A new style of battle called [[joint battle]]s has been introduced, which involves the player and up to three other [[Monster Wrangler]]s using as many as sixteen monsters to take on a giant foe together. | |||
*[[Quick scouting]] allows players to try scouting monsters on the overworld without engaging in battle, at the cost of a food item. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery><center> | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World key artwork.jpg|Detail shot of box art | |||
DQM4 logo.png|Japanese logo | |||
DQMTWW main promo image.png|Main promotional image | |||
Bianca DQM4 key artwork.png|[[Bianca]] | |||
Nera DQM4 key artwork.png|[[Nera]] | |||
Debora DQM4 key artwork.png|[[Debora]] | |||
Ed DQM4 key artwork transparent bg.png|[[Ed]] | |||
Fluffy DQM4 key artwork.png|[[Fluffy]] | |||
Fizzy DQM4 key artwork.png|[[Fizzy]] | |||
Scruffy DQM4 key artwork.png|[[Scruffy]] | |||
King Withers DQM4 key artwork transparent bg.png|[[King Withers]] | |||
Almira artwork.png|[[Almira]] | |||
Thespidor DQM4 key artwork transparent bg.png|[[Thespidor]] | |||
Bamboo badboy artwork.png|A [[bamboo badboy]] | |||
Groovy grouse artwork.png|A [[groovy grouse]] | |||
Hammerhood honcho artwork.png|A [[hammerhood honcho]] | |||
Panda pilgrim artwork.png|A [[panda pilgrim]] | |||
See slug artwork.png|A [[see slug]] | |||
Slime balls artwork.png|Some [[slime balls]] | |||
DQM4 special edition.jpg|Promo image of the special edition of the game | |||
</center</gallery> | |||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
{{Videos|Announcement Trailer|{{#ev:youtube|Cab1j11nm7Q|340}}}} | {{Videos|Announcement Trailer (EN)|{{#ev:youtube|Z1bxybh9DyE|340}}}} | ||
{{Videos|Announcement Trailer (JP)|{{#ev:youtube|Cab1j11nm7Q|340}}}} | |||
{{Videos|Release Date Trailer (EN)|{{#ev:youtube|tsmv5am_iOE|340}}}} | |||
{{Videos|Release Date Trailer (JP)|{{#ev:youtube|d3pGz7nXMxo|340}}}} | |||
{{Videos|Monster Wrangler Trailer (EN)|{{#ev:youtube|_9nrXc0-vm8|340}}}} | |||
{{Videos|Monster Wrangler Trailer (JP)|{{#ev:youtube|gF3PsYWY-TU|340}}}} | |||
{{Videos|V Jump preview footage (JP)|{{#ev:youtube|kIQiX4lJ3ZM|340}}}} | |||
{{Videos|Gameplay Trailer (EN)|{{#ev:youtube|FkzopPrUWVM|340}}}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.dragonquest.com/dqmtww/en_US/ Official website (English)] | |||
*[https://www.dragonquest.jp/monsters4/ Official website (Japanese)] | *[https://www.dragonquest.jp/monsters4/ Official website (Japanese)] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 21 October 2026
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ４ 枯れ木の国のビアンカ・フローラ Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu 4 Kaki no Koku Bianka Furora, lit: "Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Nera in the Land of Withered Trees") is the fourth main entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series of monster-raising games. It was announced on May 27th, 2026 during a livestream event celebrating the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest, revealing the stars to be child versions of Bianca Whitaker and Nera Briscoletti. On June 9th of the same year a Nintendo Direct presentation showcased a new trailer that revealed Debora Briscoletti as part of the game's cast as well as its release date of December 3rd, 2026.
| Spinoff games | |
|---|---|
| Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World | |
 
| |
| Series | Dragon Quest Monsters |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5 Steam, Windows, Xbox series X |
| Release date(s) | INT December 3rd, 2026 |
| Genre(s) | Console role-playing game |
| Mode(s) | Multi-player |
| Rating(s) | TBA |
SettingEdit
The game is a side story to Dragon Quest V, in which Bianca and Nera are searching for the fabled leaves of life, powerful medicine that can supposedly cure their grievously ill fathers. One night the girls are visited at their bedsides by the mysterious Fluffy, who spirited away the duo to the kingdom of Witherwood where the miraculous leaves are said to grow. Unfortunately the kingdom has been ravaged by a wretched force and the leaves are all but destroyed. Eager to restore the kingdom's vitality and obtain the leaves, the girls are blessed by the simian sprite and become fully fledged Monster Wranglers to set forth on adventure. Debora has also traveled to the distant kingdom separately, being taken by Fizzy.
Owing to the game being based on the series' original monster raising adventure, many of the monsters from Dragon Quest V have been included in the bestiary in much the same way monsters from Dragon Quest IV were included in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. This also marks the first time that several monsters have appeared outside of their debut game, such as the funky ferret and hippoblockomus. Combined with returning fan favorites and brand new monsters such as the bamboo badboys, platypups, and slime balls, there are a total of over 500 monsters waiting to join the girls.
New features & system alterationsEdit
The game builds upon the foundation set by The Dark Prince before it, with additional fine-tuning and the return of classic features.
- The game world is depicted differently than in The Dark Prince with objects and characters in the horizon rising into the player's field of view while moving closer, giving the impression that Bianca and Nera are walking on a giant sphere. The game also a higher camera position than in past 3D titles, reminiscent of the top-down point of view the 2D Dragon Quest Monsters used.
- Players can freely switch between controlling Bianca and Nera, similar to switching between Erik and Mia in Dragon Quest Treasures.
- The two girls specialize in scouting different monster types: Bianca is more adept at recruiting beasts, dragons and undead, while Nera is better with slimes, nature monsters and material monsters.
- Bianca and Nera have access to a mysterious ability called the Wrangler's Spirit, which empowers their friends in battle. The girls make use of this technique in different ways, with Bianca healing her monsters' HP, increasing her monsters' attack, confusing enemy monsters or lowering enemies' defence, while Nera can restore her monsters' MP, increase her monsters' defence, revive fallen monsters, and remove negative status effects from her monsters. This ability is similar to the Rando-series of monster traits but only triggers once per battle and is applied to the entire party.
- The party of monsters now follow along behind Bianca and Nera, marking the first time this bonding feature has appeared in a 3D title. This feature can be disabled in the menu, in case the player's bulky monsters become too obstructive.
- The personality system has returned, influencing the upper limits and growth rates of a monster's attributes. This marks its reappearance in the spin-off series after a 25 year absence since Dragon Quest Monsters 2 in 2001.
- The "Plus Value" of past games has returned, increasing the base attributes of a synthesized monster. The Plus Value is passed on to the child monster by it's parents and is increased by a certain value based on how many plus points the parent generation had in total; if the Plus Value is high enough then the synthesized monster will be of a higher rank than either parent.
- A challenge mode called the Wrangler's Gauntlet has been added, where players face off against a series of opponents under a strict turn limit with pre-assembled teams instead of their own in order to win prizes.
- Players can now purchase monster eggs from Fizzy in her Gauntlet Goods shop, based on family and rank, which range from common eggs to rare golden ones.
- A new style of battle called joint battles has been introduced, which involves the player and up to three other Monster Wranglers using as many as sixteen monsters to take on a giant foe together.
- Quick scouting allows players to try scouting monsters on the overworld without engaging in battle, at the cost of a food item.
GalleryEdit
Detail shot of box art
Japanese logo
Main promotional image
A see slug
Some slime balls
Promo image of the special edition of the game
