LOS ANGELES (Sept. 17, 2025) – SQUARE ENIX announced today that the latest mobile game in the hit DRAGON QUEST series, DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow, will release on mobile devices in 2026. Players can now pre-register for the game’s October closed beta test available on iOS via TestFlight and on Android via Google Play.
Check out the DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow teaser trailer here.
DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow is an intuitive and exhilarating roguelite RPG where players smash their way through hordes of monsters to gain strength and then finish them off with DRAGON QUEST’s signature Coup de Grâce attacks. Players can choose between random Blessings skills to enhance their character growth and battle strategy, allowing them to match an ever-changing tactical situation. No quest is ever the same in this unique DRAGON QUEST experience.
DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow will be running a closed beta test from Tuesday, October 14 (UTC) until Tuesday, October 21 (UTC). Pre-registration for the closed beta test is now available on iOS via TestFlight and on Android via Google Play until Thursday, October 2 (UTC). Apply now at the link here: http://smashgrow.dragonquest.com/en/cbt
From September 19 (UTC) until September 26 (UTC), the game is running a special giveaway campaign on its X and Facebook pages. To apply, players must follow the official X account (@DQSG_EN) and repost the giveaway campaign post. For Facebook, like the official Facebook page (https://sqex.to/PTsCY) and leave a comment. Prizes include a DRAGON QUEST Metallic Monsters Gallery (Erdrick Sword & Shield) for 1 winner, a DRAGON QUEST Pixelight (Slime) for 1 winner and a DRAGON QUEST Smile Slime Plush (Medium Slime) for 2 winners.
Related Links:
Official Website: https://smashgrow.dragonquest.com/en/
Twitter: https://x.com/DQSG_EN
Facebook: https://sqex.to/PTsCY
About DRAGON QUEST
DRAGON QUEST is a legendary series of role-playing games created by Yuji Horii and beloved by millions both in Japan and around the world. The first DRAGON QUEST was released in 1986, and the game made its US debut in 1989 as DRAGON WARRIOR. The critically acclaimed series has shipped more than 94 million units worldwide, spanning 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, as well as films, anime, novels, manga, merchandise and more. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the wildly popular DRAGON QUEST franchise holds various Guinness World Records including “Longest-Running Japanese RPG Series.”
The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped over 6.5 million units globally to date.
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