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Dragon Quest Treasures

Release Date Countdown: When Does the Game Come Out?

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DQ Treasures - Release Date Guide
Dragon Quest Treasures will be launching exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on December 09, 2022. Read on to learn when the game will come out, how to pre-order the game, and a countdown to its eventual release date!

Dragon Quest Treasures Countdown

Dragon Quest Treasures - TitleCard

Countdown to Dragon Quest Treasures Release
Game is now Available!

The timezone used for the countdown is UTC-05:00

Dragon Quest Treasures will be available to download for the Nintendo Switch Console on December 9th, 2022, and like most of the Nintendo Switch exclusives, it's expected to release at midnight.

When Does Dragon Quest Treasures Come Out?

Will Be Released on December 9, 2022!

Dragon Quest Treasures is set to release on December 09, 2022 on the Nintendo Switch, and it's expected that the game will be available as soon as it hits midnight in your timezone like the majority of the Nintendo Switch exclusives.

Players in the eastern time zones will have access to the game earlier than those in the western time zones.

Regions in Order of Release Time

Players with accounts from regions near the top of the following list can play the game earlier than those near the bottom.

Region Time Zone Hours Behind
New Zealand UTC+13 -
Australian East Coast UTC+10 3
Japan UTC+9 4
Australian West Coast UTC+8 5
Philippines UTC+8 5
South Africa UTC+2 11
United Kingdom UTC+0 13
Brazil UTC-3 16
US East Coast UTC-5 18
US West Coast UTC-8 21

Pre-Order are Available in All Stores

Players looking to play Dragon Quest Treasures as soon as it comes out will be able to pre-order now on the Nintendo Switch Shop! Other venues where you can pre-order the game are in the Square Enix store and the Amazon store.
Those that pre-ordered Dragon Quest Treasures will receive useful in-game items that will give them a head start in their grand adventure!

Dragon Quest Treasures Edition Differences

Obtain Useful In-Game Items!

Dragon Quest Treasures - Obtain Useful In-Game Items!
Pre-ordering and buying the Deluxe edition will get you the game, grant you three monster allies, and a variety of items you can use in your adventure.

Standard
Edition
・Full Game
・Chimaera Wing (Pre-Order) x5
・Better Buddy Bullet (Pre-Order) x15
・Fullheal Pellet (Pre-Order) x15
Deluxe
Edition
・Full Game
・Great Sabrecat x1
・ Ruby Golem x1
・Icy Dragling x1
・ Bestest Buddy Bullets x25
・Omniheal Bomb x25
・Chimaera Wing (Pre-Order) x5
・Better Buddy Bullet (Pre-Order) x15
・Fullheal Pellet (Pre-Order) x15

Dragon Quest Treasures Trailers

Partner Showcase Trailer

Dragon Quest Treasures announced their release date during the Nintendo Direct Mini:Partner Showcase on June 28, 2022.

Gameplay Overview Trailer

A gameplay trailer was also released for Dragon Quest Treasures on September 23, 2022, which highlights how the treasure-hunting mechanics of the game works, how you'll be able to recruit well-meaning monsters, and the base on which the players will be staying!

Dragon Quest Treasures Product Information

Dragon Quest Treasures - TitleCard
Title DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
Release Date December 9, 2022
Developer SQUARE ENIX
Supported Platforms Nintendo Switch
Genre Action, Adventure, RPG
Number of Players 1
ESRB Rating Everyone 10+
Where to Buy Nintendo Switch Store
Square Enix Store

Erik and his sister Mia live on a Viking longship, dreaming of the day they can explore the world in search of grand treasure. One night they encounter a pair of otherworldly creatures, Porcus and Purrsula, and are whisked away to a mysterious place known as Draconia - a legendary land full of treasures just waiting to be discovered. The adventure Erik and Mia have always dreamed of is finally underway!

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