Digimon Story Time Stranger
Digimon Story Time Stranger is Media.Vision Inc.'s paid monster-taming turn-based RPG — players collect and raise Digimon while investigating a collapse spanning Tokyo, time and Digital World: Iliad. It has been available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC since October 3, 2025, and on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch since July 10, 2026.
Latest update
Bandai Namco Entertainment expanded Digimon Story Time Stranger to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 10, 2026. The accompanying free update adds Terriermon Assistant, field Photo Mode, Digifarm Digivolution-condition checks and Quality or Performance graphics modes on supported platforms.
Release date and status
Bandai Namco Entertainment released Digimon Story Time Stranger for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 3, 2025. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions followed on July 10, 2026.
| Global release date | October 3, 2025 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Pricing model | Paid·In-app purchases |
| Availability | Available through PlayStation Store, Xbox, Steam and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch; free demo available |
Platforms and availability
The game is available through PlayStation Store, Xbox, Steam and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. A free demo is available on each platform family, with opening-chapter save transfer supported only between matching versions.
Gameplay overview
Players collect, raise and Digivolve more than 450 Digimon, build teams and fight strategic turn-based battles. Digifarm training, Agent Skills, personality development, equipment and DigiRide traversal provide additional progression and exploration options.
Story, setting, or main mode
An ADAMAS agent encounters an unknown creature shortly before a city-destroying explosion in Tokyo, then awakens eight years in the past. The investigation crosses time, parallel human worlds and the Digital World: Iliad while the agent works with Inori Misono, Aegiomon and other Digimon to prevent collapse.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Bandai Namco Entertainment's Nintendo launch trailer and Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation Store screenshots present Tokyo, Digital World: Iliad, turn-based battles, Digimon training, DigiRide exploration and the main cast.
Developer and publisher
Media.Vision Inc. developed the original PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC release. h.a.n.d., Inc. developed the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions, and Bandai Namco Entertainment publishes the game.
| Developer | Media.Vision Inc. |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Official website | Digimon Story Time Stranger |
Download and availability
The Standard Edition has a regular US list price of $69.99, with Digital Deluxe and Digital Ultimate editions adding the Season Pass, costumes, music and early unlocks. The Season Pass includes three Additional Digimon and Episode packs.
System / Device Requirements
Steam publishes complete Windows minimum and recommended targets. Bandai Namco Entertainment separately publishes console graphics modes, including 4K HDR Quality and 60 FPS Performance options on Nintendo Switch 2 and other supported current-generation consoles.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p / 60 FPS / Low | 1080p / 60 FPS / High |
| OS | Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit | Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 970 4 GB, Radeon RX 580 8 GB or Intel Arc A580 8 GB | GeForce GTX 980 4 GB, Radeon RX Vega 56 8 GB or Intel Arc A770 16 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 27 GB available | 27 GB available |
| Platform | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 5 console | Quality: 4K HDR up to 30 FPS; Performance: Full HD up to 60 FPS |
| Xbox Series X | Xbox Series X console | Quality: 4K HDR up to 30 FPS; Performance: Full HD up to 60 FPS |
| Xbox Series S | Xbox Series S console | Graphics Mode selection is not available |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch 2 console | Quality: 4K HDR up to 30 FPS; Performance: Full HD up to 60 FPS |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch console | 1080p TV or 720p handheld, up to 30 FPS |