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Last year's Switch release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince from Square Enix was a delightful surprise. Despite some technical hiccups, its charm and addictive gameplay loop easily surpassed other Dragon Quest spin-offs on the platform, rivaling the excellent Dragon Quest Builders 2. While a PC port was anticipated, a mobile release came as a pleasant shock. Today, Square Enix announced that the previously Switch-exclusive Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince ($23.99) is coming to iOS, Android, and Steam on September 11th, complete with all previously released DLC, including the Digital Deluxe Edition content. Check out the trailer below:

Comparison images showcasing the game's appearance on mobile, Switch, and Steam are available on the official Japanese website. Here's one example:

Importantly, the store pages clarify that the online real-time battle mode from the Switch version will be absent in the Steam and mobile versions.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is currently available on Nintendo Switch for $59.99 (standard edition) and $84.99 (Digital Deluxe Edition). Having thoroughly enjoyed the Switch version, I eagerly anticipate reviewing it on iPhone, iPad, and Steam Deck upon its September 11th launch. This swift mobile porting is a welcome change from the usual delays seen in the series (like Dragon Quest Builders). The mobile price is set at $29.99, while the Steam version will cost $39.99. Pre-register now on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.

Have you played Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on Switch? Will you be giving the mobile or Steam versions a try on September 11th?

Update: Added comparison image and website information.