DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World demo launches on Switch and Switch 2

A free playable demo for DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World is available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The demo covers the story from the beginning through the end of events in Witherwood. Players can recruit, raise, and synthesize monsters, though only rank G and rank F monsters can be befriended during the demo.

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Players who download the demo can receive the Wrangler’s Bundle for use in the full game. This bundle contains a Ring of Impulse, a Bonus Ball, and five Smoked Sirloins. Nintendo says players can also transfer up to 8 monsters from their main party and reserves into the full game if they keep their save data. DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World releases on December 3, 2026.