At the recent PlayStation State of Play event, an exciting new title was unveiled: Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Slated for release in 2025, the trailer showcases familiar Digimon alongside strange creatures emerging from a mysterious sky portal, sparking plenty of curiosity.
The game’s description on the PlayStation blog hints at an intriguing adventure: “Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a JRPG that takes players on a journey between the human world and the enchanting realms of the Digital World, which are interconnected in enigmatic ways. In this epic narrative, you’ll collect and train Digimon to prevent global collapse and alter destiny itself.” Sounds pretty captivating, right?
The blog also adds: “Fans of prior Digimon Story games will find a digital world unlike any seen in earlier titles, an upgraded battle system, and beloved characters such as Agumon and Omnimon, alongside new roles for other Digimon.”
You can watch the trailer on YouTube, which gives a glimpse of the stunning visuals and gameplay.
For those who love Japanese role-playing games, this installment promises an engaging story driven by unique human and Digimon characters, complemented by a complex and strategic growth system for collected Digimon. If you’re someone who enjoys optimizing parties and character abilities, you’ll have ample opportunities to tinker with various party combinations!
I wish I had a witty remark about this game, but instead, here’s a nostalgic homage to the original Digimon theme song:
Di Di Di.
Digimon. Digimon. Di Di Di.
Digimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!
Change into Digital Champions to save the Digital World!
Digivolve into Champions! Armor Digivolve!
Digimon! Digital Monsters! Digimon are the Champions!
And, just like that, a wave of nostalgia sweeps over us all! Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the Digimon universe, Digimon Story: Time Stranger looks set to be an unmissable adventure.