Bandai Namco Entertainment has just announced Digimon Story Time Stranger, the newest game in the Digimon Story series, set to release in 2025 on PlayStation 5.

In this role-playing game, we will journey between our world and the Digital World, collecting and training Digimon to prevent a looming catastrophe. The game promises an engaging story and a fresh take on the Digimon universe.

It’s been about a decade since Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth was released. Now, Digimon Story Time Stranger aims to bring the charm of Digimon to even more people. The game features a digital world that’s never been seen in previous titles, an improved battle system, and fan-favorite characters like Agumon and Omnimon, as well as other Digimon in brand-new roles.

The game emphasizes the deep bond between humans and Digimon, showing how these connections can transcend worlds and time itself. While details are limited, the developers hint that these bonds will play a major role in both the story and gameplay, where past and future, Digimon and humanity, and entire worlds collide.

Players will travel between the human world and the Digital World, where Digimon reside. In the previous Digimon Story series game, Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth, the focus was on artificial cyberspace. However, in Digimon Story Time Stranger, players will enter the Digital World and discover a new realm. Digimon can be seen running their own shops, homes, and living their own full Digi-lives. Unique Digimon will also give you quests, which can be completed in fantastical new environments with their own interactive elements.

After encountering Digimon in battle, you can collect them and raise them through evolution, devolution, and customization to create your own unique teammate. Digimon aren’t limited to evolving in just one way, so enjoy experimenting to see how one Digimon can become many different things. Your growth and the strength of your bond with your Digimon will also affect their development and battle ability. Players should build a strong roster of Digimon for turn-based combat, as unexpected challenges will arise. Develop your strategy and customize your Digimon team to handle different environments and enemy types, and see how they grow alongside you.

The game aims to appeal to both longtime Digimon fans and newcomers. With its immersive story, strategic gameplay, and the promise of exploring a vibrant Digital World, Digimon Story Time Stranger is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the series.

As we await more details, it’s clear that Digimon Story Time Stranger is set to offer a fresh and engaging experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, this upcoming release might be worth keeping an eye on.