DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition
Released Dec 2015
DRAGON QUEST, one of the most iconic RPG series from Japan, now comes to PC as a full-scale action RPG in DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below.
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $39.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key $39.99
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Evaluation
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below launched on Steam on December 3, 2015 as the "Slime Edition," a special PC bundle that includes eleven bonus Slime-themed weapons and two bonus maps packaged directly into the base game. The store description presents these as part of a single complete package — there are no additional DLC listed separately, no season pass, and no unreleased content on the store.
The developer's news history for this title is sparse: three posts total since launch, with two being bug fix patches and one (from July 24, 2020) being an announcement for an entirely different game (Dragon Quest XI S). There have been no communications about new content, updates, or ongoing development for this game since its release. The most recent developer activity of any kind on this store page dates to July 24, 2020, with no posts since.
This game launched as a complete, self-contained product — a port of a console action RPG with a fixed content package. There is no indication that post-launch content was ever planned or delivered beyond the initial release.
Evidence
The Slime Edition is described as a complete package including eleven bonus Slime weapons and two bonus maps — all content is listed as included, with no mention of future DLC or updates.
The only announcement post on this store page promotes Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition — an entirely separate game — with no mention of new content for Dragon Quest Heroes.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Square Enix
Achievements
50
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Digital Slime Edition for PC includes eleven additional goopy Slime Weapons and two bonus maps!
- Splat O'Nine Tails
- Slime-On-A-Stick
- Slime Sword
- Gooreat Sword
- Gungenir
- Gooey Gloves
- Happy Map
- Goomerang
- Goopid's Bow
- Squishing Rod
- Gold-Digger's Map
- Fandangoos
- Goolden Axe
In DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below, the protagonists must rise up against seemingly insurmountable odds, facing off against swarms of enemies and gigantic monsters in an exhilarating action game. Filled with characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama, DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below will be available on PC in beautiful HD graphics.
Story
When a dark shockwave sweeps through the city of Arba, the monsters that once lived peacefully alongside the people are driven into a frenzied rage. As either the hero Luceus or the heroine Aurora, the player joins forces with a cast of fan favorites from previous DRAGON QUEST titles, such as Alena, Bianca and Yangus, to bring the rampaging hordes of monsters to their senses and restore order to the kingdom.
Key Features:
- Overpower Hundreds of Monsters – Swing into action against seemingly impossible odds and become the hero of the battlefield. Cleave through relentless swarms of monsters and fight against gigantic foes in an epic clash of good versus evil.
- Fight Alongside Legendary Characters – Players can embark on a journey with some of the most beloved characters of the DRAGON QUEST series – all voiced – to form their own party of four and stride into battle. From the sultry Maya of DRAGON QUEST IV fame to Yangus, the thief with a heart of gold from DRAGON QUEST VIII, the player’s party will always be full of character.
- Strategy-Oriented Battles – Players can level up each character and upgrade their unique spells and abilities. Swapping between characters strategically and unleashing the right skill at the right time will help players survive the toughest battles.
- Collect Monster Medals to Turn the Tide – Gather monster medals from defeated foes to bring them back to the battlefield as allies or to take advantage of their special skills. Up to 24 monsters can fight by the player’s side at any one time.
- Legendary Trio of Creators – The title comes to life in beautiful high-definition graphics for PC with a host of distinctive characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama. Both Yuji Horii, director and creator of DRAGON QUEST, and Koichi Sugiyama, the composer closely tied to the series since its first installment and creator of countless memorable musical masterpieces, are working on this full-scale action RPG.
Graphics options supported for high end PCs:
- Rendering resolution
- Shadow processing
- Glare adjustment
- Turning movie scene playback on and off
- Number of characters displayed
- Draw distance
- Texture Quality
Support for a maximum frame rate of 60fps
Support for full HD display at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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