COSM-GAME Digimon Story Time Stranger
Digimon Story Time Stranger is a premium monster-taming RPG developed by Media.Vision Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Players assume the role of a secret organization agent who encounters an unknown creature before a city-leveling explosion and reawakens eight years in the past. Progression centers on collecting, raising, and digivolving a diverse array of Digimon while uncovering the mystery of the world's collapse across time and parallel worlds. Its defining gameplay centers on strategic turn-based combat with deep Digimon customization and the DigiRide system that lets players ride their Digimon across the Digital World: Iliad.
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Latest update
The July 2026 free update is the latest major patch across all platforms. It added Terriermon Assistant as a playable character through Mode Change from Terriermon. A new Photo Mode was added during field exploration, and players can now check Digivolution Conditions directly in the Digifarm. The Nintendo Switch 2 version received a Graphics Mode selection option with Quality Mode (4K HDR, up to 30 FPS) and Performance Mode (Full HD, up to 60 FPS). The patch also fixed Digifarm training issues at maximum playtime and progression problems in the Main Mission The God of Speed's Wish. Notably, the Steam version removed Denuvo DRM with this update.
Release date and status
Digimon Story Time Stranger launched on October 3, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam). It released in Japan one day earlier on October 2, 2025. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions followed on July 10, 2026. The game is the seventh entry in the Digimon Story subseries and the first since Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory in 2017. It is the first Digimon Story game to feature an English dub and translations into 11 languages.
| Global release | Oct 3, 2025 |
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| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Premium |
| Availability | SteamPlayStation StoreXbox StoreNintendo eShop SwitchNintendo eShop Switch 2Bandai Namco StoreWorldwide |
Platforms and availability
The game is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 version offers two graphics modes: Quality Mode with 4K HDR at up to 30 FPS docked (1080p handheld), and Performance Mode at Full HD up to 60 FPS. The physical Nintendo Switch version can be patched to function as the Switch 2 version. Editions include Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate, and a physical Collector's Edition with a Jupitermon: Wrath Mode figurine. The Season Pass contains three Additional Digimon & Episode Packs, with all DLC distributed by September 30, 2026.
Gameplay and setting
Set in Tokyo and the Digital World: Iliad, players control a secret organization agent who reawakens eight years in the past after a catastrophic explosion. The narrative explores the bond between humans and Digimon across time and parallel worlds. Combat uses strategic turn-based battles with evolved battle components and deep customization. Over 450 Digimon can be collected, raised, and digivolved through multiple paths. The DigiRide system lets players ride their Digimon to traverse environments faster. The Digifarm allows training and managing Digimon, while the Field Guide tracks discovered species with stats, animations, and pixel models. Character designs are by Suzuhito Yasuda and Oh!Great, with music by Masafumi Takada.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected media includes the official launch trailer and story trailer showcasing turn-based combat, narrative moments, and Digital World exploration. Screenshots depict detailed Tokyo streetscapes, battle sequences featuring Greymon and Angemon, the sky train traversing Iliad, a massive boss encounter, and character close-ups.
Developer and publisher
Digimon Story Time Stranger is developed by Media.Vision Inc. with the Nintendo Switch version developed by h.a.n.d. Inc. It is published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. The game is based on the Digimon franchise created by Akiyoshi Hongo. Character designs are by Suzuhito Yasuda (main characters) and Oh!Great (boss characters). Music is composed by Masafumi Takada. The game was originally announced in December 2017 and underwent an eight-year development cycle, with producer Kazumasa Habu leading early development before Ryosuke Hara took over in 2023.
| Developers | Media.Vision Inc.h.a.n.d. Inc. (Nintendo Switch) |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. |
| Official website | Digimon Story Time Stranger |
Download and availability
The game can be purchased digitally through Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop. Physical editions are available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Ultimate Edition bundles the base game, Season Pass, costume packs, BGM pack, and early unlocks. A free demo is available with transferable save data.
System / Device Requirements
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8 GB) / Intel Arc A770 (16 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 27 GB available space | 27 GB available space |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro |
| Resolution / frame rate | 4K at 30 FPS (patched versions include Performance Mode option) |
| Special features | DualSense haptics, Activity Cards, offline play enabled |
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- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro
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- 4K at 30 FPS (patched versions include Performance Mode option)
- Value
- DualSense haptics, Activity Cards, offline play enabled
| Xbox Series X/S specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S |
| Resolution / frame rate | Series X: 4K at 30 FPS; Series S: 1440p at 30 FPS (patched versions include Performance Mode option) |
| Special features | Smart Delivery, Quick Resume, offline play enabled |
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- Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
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- Series X: 4K at 30 FPS; Series S: 1440p at 30 FPS (patched versions include Performance Mode option)
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- Smart Delivery, Quick Resume, offline play enabled
| Nintendo Switch 2 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Graphics modes | Quality Mode: 4K HDR up to 30 FPS docked, 1080p up to 30 FPS handheld; Performance Mode: Full HD up to 60 FPS docked and handheld |
| Special features | HDR support in TV and handheld mode, touch screen |
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- Nintendo Switch 2
- Value
- Quality Mode: 4K HDR up to 30 FPS docked, 1080p up to 30 FPS handheld; Performance Mode: Full HD up to 60 FPS docked and handheld
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- HDR support in TV and handheld mode, touch screen
| Nintendo Switch specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | Nintendo Switch |
| Resolution / frame rate | Up to 1080p docked, 720p handheld |
| Special features | Free patch available to upgrade to Switch 2 version functionality |
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- Nintendo Switch
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- Up to 1080p docked, 720p handheld
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- Free patch available to upgrade to Switch 2 version functionality