■ A Variety of Online Modes to Enjoy! Hone Your Skills in Battle against Monster Wranglers from Around the World!
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince releases next month on December 1 with a host of game modes that can be enjoyed via an internet connection. Much-loved online matches will return to the series, but new features have also been added, such as the Online Shop and Quickfire Contests, which use your party’s data to conduct automatic battles. There’s something here for every player to enjoy as you hone your skills as monster wranglers.
Want to Go Online? Then Speak to Fizzy!
Fizzy isn’t just an expert when it comes to training monster wranglers, she’s also an internet whiz! Speak to her in Rosehill Tower to see all the online options available to you, as well as purchase downloadable content.
■ Battle Using the Magic of the Internet! An Online Shop, Victory Prizes and More!
The game’s three main online features are Online Battles, Quickfire Contests and the Online Shop. If you perform well in Online Battles and Quickfire Contests, you can earn rewards that include new monsters and rare items. At the Online Shop, you can spend your gold coins to obtain items like scrolls, which teach a new Talent to one of your monsters. Whether you want to put your skills to the test or simply do a little shopping, there are plenty of ways to improve as a monster wrangler!
Online Battles
There are several different categories of battle to choose from. Ranked Matches pit you against other players from around the globe as you compete to take the top spot in the rankings. By rising through the ranks, you can earn rare accessories and other items to make your monsters stronger. In Friend Matches, you play for fun against other wranglers whom you’ve registered as friends. Finally, Multiplayer Tournaments feature up to eight players clashing in a knockout format. So fight your friends, fight your rivals, and don’t stop until you’ve reached the top!
Quickfire Contests
Once you register your party’s data, you’re ready to compete in Quickfire Contests. These massive competitions use the data of 30 players to conduct battles automatically in the blink of an eye. You can only earn rewards from a Quickfire Contest once per day, but they include items that can raise your monsters’ stats, as well as identical monsters (B Rank and below only) from any teams you defeat over the course of the competition. After a contest, you can view the details of each battle, as well as use your opponents’ party data to conduct Sparring Matches for practice. Utilize this information to improve your party composition and tweak your tactics. Quickfire Contests are a fast and easy way to strengthen your party, recruit new monsters and earn useful items!
The Online Shop
The Online Shop updates its stock every day (meaning real-world days, rather than in game days!), but the items available can also change as you progress through the story. With special scrolls that can teach a new Talent to a monster, many powerful accessories, as well as a selection of delectable meats available, the Online Shop has something of value for monster wranglers of all levels. Be sure to check back regularly, and try not to let all that gold burn a hole in your pocket!
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is due out for Switch on December 1 worldwide.
