Square Enix finally announced the Dragon Quest Smash/Grow release date, with the latest mobile entry in the long-running RPG series from Yuji Horii arriving very soon. In a surprise twist, the game deviates from the series' standard genre to explore a roguelite RPG experience.
Let's face it, Dragon Quest mobile games don't have the best track record, with every single free mobile game from the series seeing its service end in the West, or never even making it outside of Japan. But I have high hopes for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, especially after spending some time with it for my Dragon Quest Smash/Grow beta preview.
Smash/Grow is the series' first attempt at a roguelite dungeon crawler since 1994's Japan-exclusive Tomeko's Great Adventure, which is also the very first Mystery Dungeon game. Roguelite and roguelike games are perfectly suited to mobile play, given their run-based gameplay loop that makes them ideal for short play sessions. As the name suggests, the two main aims of Dragon Quest Smash/Grow are to smash your way through hordes of enemies and grow your strength via Blessings and experience.
When is the Dragon Quest Smash/Grow release date?
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is due to launch on April 21, 2026, meaning it's less than a week away at the time of writing. It's coming to both iOS and Android devices, so no mobile gamers have to miss out on this one.
How do I pre-register for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow?
Pre-registration for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is open now. You can pre-register on the App Store and Google Play to claim ten transmuter pulls at launch!
That's everything you need to know about Dragon Quest Smash/Grow.