It was barely a month ago that Square Enix announced that a new Dragon Quest Monsters game was in development and during the recent Nintendo Direct, we got details and a date for it. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will take players on a new adventure this December 1st.

The game will have you take control of Psaro, the demon prince, who has been cursed and with it prevents him from harming monsters. As a result, he must become a Monster Wrangler, recruiting, and fighting alongside monsters throughout the various environments of the fantastical world of Nadiria.

Over the course of this adventure, the seasons will regularly cycle through Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, which not only changes the landscape, but also opens new areas and players will encounter different monsters specific to that season.

One of the most powerful tools in the player arsenal is the newly evolved synthesis system which allows players to create completely new monsters by combining those already on their roster. Players can experiment and eventually unlock over 500 monsters, including franchise favourites, dark lords, and completely new creatures.

Players will also be able to take their team of monsters online and battle it out against other players, to see who is the best monster trainer around.

The game is set to release on December 1st, as a Switch exclusive.