Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest: Smash & Grow would debut as a free-to-play mobile RPG, combining the franchise’s iconic monsters with new growth and battle systems. Players can recruit, train, and evolve creatures from across the Dragon Quest universe, then deploy them in tactical combat scenarios. The game emphasizes monster cultivation, team synergy, and resource management, offering a blend of casual accessibility and strategic depth.
Development of Smash & Grow highlights Square Enix’s ongoing effort to expand Dragon Quest into mobile markets, following titles like Dragon Quest Tact and Dragon Quest Walk. Unlike those entries, which focused on grid-based tactics or augmented reality exploration, Smash & Grow leans into monster-raising and progression loops, recalling mechanics from Dragon Quest Monsters while adapting them for mobile play.
Early previews suggest a mix of PvE missions, PvP battles, and seasonal events, ensuring replayability and community engagement. Regionally, the game is currently getting a global release, you can download the game from the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store from April 21.
