Dragon Quest series expands with new mobile title, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow

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Key points
- A new installment in the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, was revealed on Sept. 17, 2025.
- Developed by KLabGames and published by Square Enix, the game is planned for release on mobile devices in 2026.
- The first Dragon Quest Smash/Grow closed beta test is set for Oct. 14-Oct. 21, 2025, available on iOS via TestFlight and on Android via Google Play.
A new installment in the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest Smash/Grow, was revealed on Sept. 17, 2025.
Developed by KLabGames and published by Square Enix, the game is planned for release on mobile devices in 2026.
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a roguelite RPG where players smash their way through hordes of monsters to gain strength and then finish them off with the franchise’s signature Coup de Grâce attacks.
Starting Sept. 17, 2025, players can pre-register for the game’s closed beta test, set for Oct. 14-Oct. 21, 2025, available on iOS via TestFlight and on Android via Google Play.
As of May 2025, according to Square Enix, the Dragon Quest series has shipped over 94 million units globally since its inception in 1986.