Digimon enthusiasts have much to look forward to following the exciting announcements at DIGIMON CON 2025. Bandai Namco unveiled their latest project, Digimon Alysion, a new mobile trading card game (TCG) that aims to capture the hearts of fans and compete with other popular mobile TCGs like Pokémon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap. Digimon Alysion promises to be a free-to-play experience where players can collect cards featuring various Digimon and characters, build their decks, and engage in battles with other players. What sets Digimon Alysion apart is its inclusion of an in-depth story mode, offering players a richer narrative experience alongside traditional and competitive gameplay.
The announcement was accompanied by a trailer that provided a glimpse into the gameplay and introduced an all-female cast speculated to be part of the story mode. New characters such as Kanata Hondo, Futre, and Valner Dragnogh, along with a new Digimon called Gemmon, were showcased. While no specific release date was announced, Bandai Namco mentioned an upcoming closed beta test, with more details to follow.
In addition to Digimon Alysion, DIGIMON CON 2025 shed more light on Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Producer Ryosuke Hara discussed the game's background, main characters, and the unique abilities of some featured Digimon. The game will allow players to choose from three starter Digimon from the original Digimon Adventure anime: Patamon, Gomamon, and DemiDevimon, confirming fan speculations based on promotional artwork.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger boasts an impressive roster of over 450 Digimon, including fan favorites like Angewomon, Gallantmon, and Agumon, surpassing the total number of Digimon in its predecessor, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker’s Memory. The game's narrative will revolve around time travel, with players choosing between protagonists Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki, both secret agents for the organization ADAMAS. They will be joined by the main heroine, Inori Misono, and her partner Aegiomon, as they navigate through time to uncover mysterious threats to humans and Digimon.
The event also highlighted other exciting developments within the Digimon franchise, including a 25th Anniversary PV for the Digimon Anime, new starter decks and booster packs for the Digimon Trading Card Game, and the announcement of a new anime series, Digimon Beatbreak, set to premiere in October 2025. With these announcements, the Digimon franchise is poised for a vibrant future, and fans should stay tuned for more updates throughout the year.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!
