The Dragon Quest series has passed 100 million cumulative units sold, with its 40th anniversary running through a Tokyo exhibition that heads to Osaka in early 2027. The next release on the calendar is Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World on December 3 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The series hit a nine-figure milestone, passing 100 million cumulative units sold in mid-September 2026, a figure announced with the mainline installment Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams named as what comes next. That milestone arrived amid a crowded release calendar: an upgraded Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S in September, the December launch of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, and the surprise Western release of Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- after the September 9 Nintendo Direct.
The Monsters line in particular has moved toward a flagship posture. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is set for December 3 across Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with the Steam version on December 4 (though later trailer coverage lists that December 3 date as extending to PC via Steam and Windows). A demo followed the Nintendo Direct, carrying partial save data into the full game. A second capstone project, Dragon Quest Smash Grow, drove KLab to a swing back into operating profit in the second quarter.
The 40th anniversary programming spans several fronts. The Dragon Quest the DIVE exhibition opened in Harajuku in July with a VR ride using Meta Quest 3 headsets, ran through early September, and moves to Osaka in early 2027. A TV Asahi classical program devoted to the late composer Koichi Sugiyama is scheduled for September 26. Merchandise and collaborations continue at a steady clip, with a Wacoal GOCOCi underwear line, a Graniph apparel drop, a Dragon Quest Golf restock, and Carddass and board game products all set for later in 2026.
Online, Dragon Quest X Online continues to receive updates, including a Gemini-powered Chatty Slime companion detailed at Google Cloud Next Tokyo 26, with a full release planned for the latter half of version 8. A real-world Gemini Quest event held in Shibuya and Harajuku in August extended the collaboration into a location-based activation.
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Square Enix will release Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.2 on January 30, 2027. Single items cost 1,870 yen, and a 6-piece BOX costs 11,220 yen. The figures are roughly 1/12 scale and cover the Falcon Blade, Sword of Heaven, Battle Axe, Gringham Whip, Staff of Thunder, and Shield of Heaven. Each weapon includes a pedestal for display.
TV Asahi's classical program Untitled Concert airs Koichi Sugiyama Conducts the Dragon Quest Music Concert on September 26. The program features songs Sugiyama conducted himself, including Overture from Dragon Quest I and This Road, My Journey from Dragon Quest II, performed by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. Hikaru Ijuin is the guest. Sugiyama, who composed the series' music from the first game, died on September 30, 2021, and appears via video.
Square Enix released the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition on September 24, 2026. The game costs 5,478 yen including tax in both packaged and download form, the same price for either version. The content is unchanged from the existing release, but a new option lets players switch between a Graphics Priority Mode for image quality and a Performance Priority Mode for frame rate. The packaged edition ships with a special-design sleeve. The title was already available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Square Enix lists the Switch 2 release under the RPG genre with a CERO A rating, suitable for all ages. An official website and a promotional video accompany the launch.
Square Enix published a gameplay trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World on Thursday, with the game set to launch December 3 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V star, Debora appears, and the roster holds over 500 monsters.
Square Enix announced Wednesday that the Dragon Quest game series has passed 100 million units sold cumulatively, counting physical and digital sales. The company posted a video with series creator Yuji Horii marking the figure. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition gets a Nintendo Switch 2 version on September 24, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World arrives December 3 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Graniph will open additional pre-orders for its Dragon Quest collaboration goods at around 10:00 on September 18, 2026, on its official online store. The wave covers 13 items, among them a Slime T-shirt, a Gangan Ikouze T-shirt, a King Slime ZIP hoodie, an Adventure Shoulder Bag, and a Zero-Gravity Backpack. Buyers who spend 7,700 yen or more receive a Sakusen Acrylic Keyholder.
The Dragon Quest Island POP UP Caravan runs from September 18, 2026 to December 1, 2026 at the Takamatsu Expressway Toyohama SA inbound line, marking the event's first stop at an expressway service area. Video projection of the attraction's world will be shown, and seven exclusive goods go on sale, including a 5th Anniversary Key Holder at 1,650 yen with tax.
Bandai will release Carddass Dragon Quest Vol. 2 on October 30, 2026. The set draws on the HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III and runs 35 card types: 14 prism and 21 normal. The Hero card is revealed, showing the male and female hero (Looks A and B) with sword and shield. Packs hold 3 cards and cost 220 yen at retail, 200 yen from vending machines.
Square Enix will release all 20 items in Dragon Quest DQ+g Level 6, the sixth volume of its collaboration label with Graniph, on September 18 at Graniph domestic stores and the official online store. Prices start at 3,300 yen for the Custom Pouch Slime. The lineup includes a Death Pizarro Track Jacket at 8,900 yen and a King Slime Stadium Jumper at 17,000 yen.
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- for its Western release during a Nintendo Direct livestream. The game is available the same day as the announcement across multiple platforms. The company also revealed a playable demo trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World.
Square Enix announced during the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct that a trial version of Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Land will be released after the broadcast ends. The demo covers the early story and supports partial data transfer to the full game, which is scheduled for release on December 3, 2026. The game stars Bianca and Flora from Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, who become Monster Masters capable of communicating with monsters. The Direct also introduced new gameplay systems, including field scouting where players can give meat to monsters to recruit them, and co-op battles for up to four players against powerful foes. Dragon Quest Monsters 4 is planned for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. The trial version's immediate availability contrasts with the full release's later date, giving players a chance to sample the opening content and carry progress forward.
Nijigen no Mori, the anime park on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, will sell original goods at its booth at Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026, held September 19-20 at Miyako Messe and ROHM Theatre Kyoto. The lineup covers Godzilla Interception Operation, Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village, and Dragon Quest Island, plus goods from the limited-time Attack on Titan TV anime collaboration event.
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition Dragon Quest the DIVE will run in Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027, at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Tohokushinsha and Square Enix announced the dates on September 7. The Tokyo run, held July 17 to September 6 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado, drew more than 90,000 visitors and sold out all tickets. The main attraction is the Dragon Quest VR RIDE, an immersive ride using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats. Riders cross plains on a killer panther, dodge monsters in a forest, and fly through the sky with wind effects. After the ride, visitors move through zones including a castle, field, town, and item shop. A special ticket includes a framed three-pin badge set of Roto's Sword, the Sky Sword, and the Hero's Sword Kai, with the 40th anniversary logo. Ticket sales begin September 8 at 10:00 through the Square Enix app, followed by a Lawson Ticket advance sale October 6 and general sale October 21. A collab cafe with a menu different from Tokyo's will also run, open only to ticket holders.
Square Enix showed the latest footage of Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withering Land during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3. The follow-up trailer depicts scenes of the two heroines adventuring and recruiting various monsters as companions. The game is scheduled for release on December 3, with the Steam version arriving December 4. It will launch for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with the PC release available on both Steam and the Microsoft Store. The announcement was one of several trailers presented during the State of Play event, which Sony streamed on that date. The title, which features two girls journeying through a withered land, continues the long-running Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series, though this trailer focuses primarily on the gameplay loop of befriending monsters and exploring. Neither Square Enix nor Sony provided additional details about the game's story or character roster beyond what the footage showed.
Square Enix released a new trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World during Sony's State of Play stream. The video previews Monster Wrangling, gameplay, and over 500 monsters. The game launches December 3 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. It also teases the appearance of Debora from Dragon Quest V.
Square Enix released Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 1 on the Square Enix e-Store on September 4. The figure set reproduces Dragon Quest series weapons at 1/12 scale and includes six types: Sword of Roto, Shield of Roto, Club, Edged Boomerang, Dragon Killer, and Mirror Shield. Each purchase contains one randomly selected type, and a box set of six units is also available.
TV Asahi's classical music program "Music Concert Without a Title" will broadcast a special "Dragon Quest Concert conducted by Koichi Sugiyama" on September 26 at 10:00. The program will feature the late composer appearing via VTR, delivering famous tunes he conducted himself along with exclusive talk, according to the official website. Koichi Sugiyama composed music for the Dragon Quest series from its first installment, creating well-known pieces including "Overture (Roto's Theme)" and "To Fly in the Sky." He passed away on September 30, 2021. The scheduled songs for the broadcast have not been announced as of the time of writing. The Dragon Quest series marks its 40th anniversary this year, and a commemorative exhibition is running in Harajuku, Tokyo until September 6. The program is part of the regular "Music Concert Without a Title" series on TV Asahi, which typically features classical music performances and commentary.
Wacoal has released its first collaboration between its GOCOCi underwear brand and Dragon Quest, marking the RPG's 40th anniversary in 2026. The collection went on sale at the Wacoal Web Store on August 27, with nationwide retail stores and e-commerce sites following on September 3. The lineup consists of four items: a bra top, unisex boyleg shorts, a half top, and shorts. The bra top and boyleg shorts use an original jacquard fabric that forms Slime shapes in the knit, while the half top and shorts carry original prints featuring monsters. Designs draw on popular monsters such as Slime and Darky, finished to be subtle and easy to wear in daily life. All items include GOCOCi's signature features: good stretch and a flat feel against the skin. The collaboration's concept is 'taking a step forward as oneself,' framing each daily step as an adventure, with the catchphrase 'Let's adventure into comfort.' The boyleg shorts are unisex, intended for a broad range of Dragon Quest fans. Prices range from 2,530 yen for the shorts to 5,940 yen for the bra top, with all items offered in sizes M, L, and LL.
Amazon is running a Kindle promotion on the complete manga series Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken, offering 50 percent of the purchase price back as points. Buying all 22 volumes earns 7,480 points in rebate. The campaign is live as of August 28, 2026, according to Denfaminicogamer. The manga, written by Riku Sanjo and illustrated by Koji Inada, is based on the world of Yuji Horii's Dragon Quest RPG series. It follows Dai, a boy who admires the hero Avan, as he and companions like the mage Pop and the priest-warrior Maam fight the revived Demon King Army. The series is known for its signature techniques, including Avan Strash and the ultimate spell Medroa, some of which have appeared in the games. Enemy characters, such as the Beast King Crocodine and the Undead Rider Corps Captain Hunkel, also have their own beliefs and aesthetics. The work was recently re-animated and adapted into a new action RPG. A prequel, Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken - Hero Avan and the Lord of Hellfire, is currently being serialized and features many characters who later appear in the main story.
At Google Cloud Next Tokyo 26, Square Enix programmer Takatomo Sakuma detailed the Gemini implementation behind Chatty Slime, the AI adventure companion in Dragon Quest X Online. The feature uses a multi-agent system with the Gemini Live API, a security layer, and Google Cloud's Agent Runtime and Agent Development Kit. A closed beta ran from April to May 2026, with full release planned for the latter half of version 8.
Takara Tomy will release the board game Dragon Quest Life Game on October 24 for 7,150 yen. Preorders are open on Amazon. Players become adventurers, gather gold with companions, and the one with the most gold at the end wins. The game includes familiar monsters, job changes, and small medals.
KLab reported second-quarter net sales of 3.263 billion yen, up 91.3% quarter-on-quarter, and operating income of 493 million yen, reversing a first-quarter operating loss of 453 million yen. The launch of Dragon Quest Smash Grow, developed by KLab and published by Square Enix, drove the recovery. The first half still posted a net loss of 125 million yen.
GAME Watch rounds up notable Nintendo Switch 2 titles slated for the second half of 2026, prioritizing console exclusives while also picking multiplatform releases. The list includes ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Fire Emblem: Banshi Senkou, Minecraft Dungeons II, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and Final Fantasy Resonance, with release dates from August through October.
Automaton's weekly Steam sale roundup for August 2-8 highlights high-discount PC games, including free giveaways of Moonlighter and Breathedge until August 10 at 2 a.m. Dragon Quest Monsters 3 is 75% off at 1,245 yen, and Ghost Recon Breakpoint is 95% off. The list also covers launch sales for new titles like Spiritstead.
Mash Style Lab released the second wave of the Dragon Quest x Gelato Pique loungewear collaboration on August 7. The collection features newly drawn original art of Slime, Watahou, Baby Satan, and other monsters across knit, cut and sewn, and goods items, sold at stores and online.
Square Enix will release Dragon Quest Monster Shogi Lets catch monsters! on December 18 for 2,420 yen. The mini shogi set uses a 3x4 board with eight monster pieces, each marked with slime symbols showing legal moves. It includes a carrying bag and targets players aged four and up.
Google launched Gemini Quest on July 30, a free collaboration with Square Enix's Dragon Quest that runs through August 9. The event places monster statues across four Shibuya and Harajuku venues, where participants use the Gemini app to generate images of themselves battling monsters. An online social activation lets remote users generate Dragon Quest-style images and share them with the #GeminiQuest hashtag.
gelato pique released a teaser video on X for its SPECIAL COLLECTION collaboration with Square Enix's Dragon Quest. The video shows two slimes and reads "7.28 tue 12:00 Coming soon..." New products inspired by the RPG are expected. The brands collaborated in 2025 on loungewear and nap cushions.
Google and Square Enix announced a real-world collaboration event called Gemini Quest, running from July 30 to August 9 at five locations in Tokyo's Shibuya and Harajuku districts. The event lets participants use the Gemini generative AI app to take photos with giant monster statues, including Slimes, and then generate an image of themselves casting a Dragon Quest spell such as Merazoma or Ionazun. After completing the quest, participants receive a Small Medal as a reward, while supplies last. The monster encounter points include SHIBUYA109, MAGNET by SHIBUYA109, Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado, and Takeshita-dori Park. Some locations require advance reservations. For those who cannot attend in person, a social activation via the Gemini app will run simultaneously. The collaboration follows a previous partnership between Square Enix and Google that produced the Chatty Slime conversational AI buddy for Dragon Quest X.
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event in Harajuku features a VR ride where participants mount a killer panther in a 360-degree adventure. The press preview revealed a setup using Meta Quest 3 headsets and a pre-show briefing, with groups of up to 16 experiencing the ride simultaneously.
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE" opens July 17 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado, running through September 6. It features a VR ride on a Killer Panther, two new interactive exhibits (face-tracking "La's Mirror" and surprise "Dokidoki Treasure Box"), and a full merchandise lineup including a catalog, slime plushies, 11 adventure book pin badges, and T-shirts. Tickets are timed and sold on a first-come basis.
Square Enix will re-release its Dragon Quest Golf merchandise line on November 21, 2026. The collection includes slime-themed caddy bags, monster head covers, golf balls, and clip markers. Pre-orders are open now at the Square Enix e-STORE.
The Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -A Journey to an Unseen Adventure-" opens July 17 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" in Tokyo, running through September 6. Organized by Tohokushinsha Film Corporation and Square Enix, the event centers on the "Dragon Quest VR RIDE," an immersive attraction using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats that simulates riding a Killer Panther through the series' world. Creator Yuji Horii called the VR experience "real" and said the immersion is "incredible." Voice actress Yui Ogura voiced the guide character Homita, recording with ad-libs and attention to presence. Beyond the VR ride, the exhibition includes interactive exhibits such as the "Mirror of Ra," which reflects visitors as monsters using face tracking, and a "Thrilling Treasure Chest" that randomly reveals items. On the 2nd floor, the "40th Anniversary Exhibition 'How Dragon Quest Was Born'" displays never-before-seen development materials from the first game, including producer's notes. A collaboration restaurant runs on the 5th floor. Tickets are 3,800 yen for adults on weekdays and 4,000 yen on weekends and holidays. An Osaka venue is planned for early spring 2027.
Game Spark's weekly ranking of the most-read articles from July 3 to July 9, 2026, features three entries from the top five: a Dragon Quest XII development update, Hideo Kojima's comments on the end of PlayStation disc production, and a Battle Brothers content update. The list reflects reader interest in major franchise news and industry commentary.
Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
Square Enix's Dragon Quest Monsters 4 lets players choose between Bianca and Flora as the lead at the start. An Inside poll of 1,000+ respondents found 56.8% picked Bianca and 43.2% picked Flora, a narrower margin than the original Dragon Quest V marriage choice.
Square Enix is offering Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age on Steam for 2,739 yen, half off its regular 5,478 yen price, through July 10. The Definitive Edition includes voice acting, extra character scenarios, 2D mode, and restriction play options.
Square Enix and KLab's smartphone roguelite action RPG Dragon Quest Smash Glow has surpassed 10 million downloads in early June, following 1 million on day one and 5 million by day ten. A LIVEOPSIS research report analyzes how the game blends Dragon Quest IP elements with skill-build roguelite mechanics to drive sustained engagement and monetization.
This week's game release slate, covering June 22 to June 28 in both Japan and North America, is led by several high-profile titles arriving on June 25. The most prominent is "Star Fox" for Nintendo Switch 2, a remake of "Star Fox 64" that revamps the graphics, adds new movie scenes, and includes an encyclopedia of characters and planets. It is sold through the My Nintendo Store for 5,480 yen. Also launching on June 25 is "DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round," a re-release of the 2019 fighting game optimized for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring 29 playable characters, new costumes, and a photo mode. The game has a free-to-play base version and a 6,380 yen full version. "Dragon Quest X: Children of Time Online" arrives the same day, an expansion pack that concludes the main story of the MMORPG, adding a new setting, a Storm Kaiser job class, and new equipment. Other notable June 25 releases include the RPG "Villion: Code" (9,680 yen), produced by Megami Tensei creator Kouji Okada, and the card game "Medarot Card Robottle RB" (5,478 yen). "Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition" launched earlier on June 23 for Nintendo Switch 2.
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct showcased several major titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms. Highlights include the new Fire Emblem entry Ban Shihong, the One Piece restaurant simulation Sea Feast Restaurant, and Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D console adaptation of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
Manga artist Kentaro Yabuki, known for To Love-Ru and Ayakashi Triangle, posted fan art of the protagonist's daughter from Dragon Quest V on June 18. The drawing shows her with a smug expression holding a tiny medal. Yabuki said the game got him into RPGs when he was in seventh grade.
Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix revealed new details for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of an Unseen Adventure-", including the immersive VR ride, two exhibition contents, and a full lineup of original merchandise.
Japan HP, under its HyperX brand, will sponsor the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition in Tokyo from July 17 to September 6. The venue will display HyperX gaming PCs and peripherals, though attendees cannot play games on them. A new key visual featuring brand ambassadors Taiga Kishi and Yuka Kurachi will appear in the exhibition catalog.
Square Enix opened pre-orders for the Dragon Quest Monsters 4 Super Masters Edition on June 13, 2026. The 25,000 yen set includes the game, four DLC packs, and figures of Bianca, Flora, and Deborah as children. The Deborah figure in particular has drawn strong fan reactions, though the price has also prompted hesitation.
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.1, a set of 1/12 scale weapon figures from the Dragon Quest series. The first volume includes six items: the Sword of Roto, Shield of Roto, Club, Boomerang, Dragon Killer, and Silver Shield. Each figure comes with a display base. The set is priced at 8,410 yen and is scheduled for release in September 2026.
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.1, a set of 1/12 scale replica weapons and shields from the Dragon Quest series, releasing September 4, 2026. The first wave includes six types: Roto's Sword, Roto's Shield, Club, Bladed Boomerang, Dragon Killer, and Mirror Shield. Each item costs 1,870 yen, with a box of six at 11,220 yen, though contents are random.
Square Enix announced the Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol. 1, a series of 1/12 scale figures of weapons and armor from the Dragon Quest series. The first volume includes the Roto Sword, Roto Shield, Club, Boomerang, Dragon Killer, and Silver Shield. Each figure comes with a display base. A single item costs 1,870 yen, and a box of six costs 11,220 yen. The collection releases September 4.
Square Enix's officially licensed permanent cafe and shop, 'Officially Licensed SQUARE ENIX Cafe & Shop SHINJUKU,' opened June 12 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. The three-floor venue features themed menus and merchandise for Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, NieR:Automata, and Fullmetal Alchemist series, with a reservation-priority cafe and a ground-floor shop open to all.
A Dragon Quest fan known as Pu created a wall clock with hour marks replaced by mainline Dragon Quest game boxes. An air conditioning cleaner recognized the clock from social media and called it a fan pilgrimage site, leading to a lengthy Dragon Quest conversation.
Square Enix revealed during a Nintendo Direct livestream that Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World will launch on December 3 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. The trailer showed gameplay, monsters, and characters, including Debora from Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride. The game stars Bianca and Nera from that same title and features over 500 monsters.