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Platforms and Versions - Version 2 vs Version 3
Aug 27, 2026, 09:39 AM
Added the Xbox Series output capabilities: 4K, variable refresh rate and 60 frames per second or better
Sep 16, 2026, 04:15 AM
Removed the Steam trading cards claim, which the listing no longer carries, added the accessibility and controller option set, and added the demo’s per-platform download sizes
11DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World launches on five platforms at once, with two separate PC storefronts. Square Enix states there is no difference in game content between versions; what differs is graphical performance, which follows each platform's hardware.22Platforms and formats44PlatformPhysicalDigitalNintendo Switch 2Yes, as a game-key cardYesNintendo SwitchYesYesPlayStation 5YesYesXbox Series X|SNoYesPC (Steam)NoYesPC (Microsoft Store on Windows)NoYes66Square Enix's own Japanese platform banner lists the Microsoft Store release as Xbox on PC. Pricing and edition structure by platform is on Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses.77The Nintendo Switch 2 game-key card99The physical Nintendo Switch 2 release is a game-key card rather than a cartridge holding the game. The full game downloads the first time you play, which requires an internet connection and at least 12 GB of free storage space. That is a one-time requirement rather than an ongoing one.1111Switch and Switch 2 versions1313QuestionAnswerDoes the Nintendo Switch 2 version run on Nintendo Switch?No. Both the physical and digital Switch 2 versions run only on Switch 2Does the Nintendo Switch version run on Nintendo Switch 2?YesCan the Switch version be upgraded to the Switch 2 version later?No, and Square Enix says there are currently no plans to support an upgrade1515Because there is no upgrade path, the choice between the two Nintendo versions is effectively permanent, and Square Enix explicitly asks buyers to check which one they are buying.1616Controls1818Touchscreen controls are not supported on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch. On PC, the Steam listing records partial controller support with DualShock and DualSense controllers supported, a keyboard-only option, and a note that a gamepad is recommended.2020Save data2222One save file per user profile on the console. Additional save files require a different user profileSave data cannot be shared across different platformsThe Steam version supports Steam Cloud and saving at any timePlaying with more than one person requires one copy of the game per player2424Per-platform notes2626PlatformNotesNintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch Online is required for Online Battles but not for the Online ShopPlayStation 5Listed with low-power play support and online play support. PlayStation Plus is required for Online BattlesXbox Series X|SOptimized for Xbox Series X|S and listed with Xbox Play Anywhere cross-buy, plus 4K Ultra HD, variable refresh rate and 60 frames per second or better. Console online play requires Game Pass Core or UltimatePC (Steam)Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Incorporates Denuvo Anti-tamper and requires agreement to a game-specific end user license agreement27+PlatformNotesNintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch Online is required for Online Battles but not for the Online ShopPlayStation 5Listed with low-power play support and online play support. PlayStation Plus is required for Online BattlesXbox Series X|SOptimized for Xbox Series X|S and listed with Xbox Play Anywhere cross-buy, plus 4K Ultra HD, variable refresh rate and 60 frames per second or better. Console online play requires Game Pass Core or UltimatePC (Steam)Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Incorporates Denuvo Anti-tamper and requires agreement to a game-specific end user license agreement2828Subscription requirements and what online play actually covers are set out on Online Features. PC hardware requirements are on System Requirements.2929Playing offline3131For the physical Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions, the main story can be played through to completion without an internet connection. A connection is needed to download updates, bonuses and downloadable content, and the Switch 2 game-key card needs one for its first-play download.3333Language support3535Nine languages are supported on Steam and six on the North American physical release, with English and Japanese audio in both cases. The full breakdown is on Languages and Localization.37+Accessibility and controller options39+The Steam listing records a set of comfort and accessibility options that no other storefront itemises: custom volume controls, a keyboard-only option, partial controller support with DualShock and DualSense controllers recognised, a note that a gamepad is recommended, saving at any time, and two pacing flags stating that the game is playable at your own pace and playable without timed input. The demo carries the same set.41+One item that used to be listed is no longer there. Steam trading cards were recorded as a feature earlier in the pre-release period and are absent from the listing as checked in September 2026. They may return closer to launch; as things stand the listing does not offer them.43+The demo45+A free demo is available on every platform the game ships on. Its download size is much smaller than the full game and varies a lot between them.47+PlatformFree space for the demoNintendo Switch 2At least 5 GBNintendo SwitchAt least 3 GBPlayStation 5At least 15 GBXbox Series X|SAt least 18 GBSteamAt least 17 GBMicrosoft Store on WindowsAt least 17 GB49+Save data from the demo carries a limited amount into the full game, and only on the same platform, which is a further reason the platform choice here is effectively permanent. The rules are on Demo.
