Digimon fans, get ready for an exciting new mobile TCG named Digimon Alysion, which was unveiled during DIGIMON CON 2025. This announcement marks a significant step for Bandai Namco as they venture further into the mobile gaming space, following the footsteps of successful titles like Pokémon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap. Digimon Alysion promises to be a free-to-play digital trading card game where enthusiasts can collect cards featuring various Digimon and characters, build their decks, and engage in thrilling battles with other players. What sets Digimon Alysion apart is its inclusion of an in-depth story mode, offering a richer experience beyond standard and competitive gameplay.
During the DIGIMON CON 2025 Livestream on March 20, Bandai Namco not only introduced Digimon Alysion but also shared a captivating new trailer. The trailer gave us a glimpse of the gameplay and introduced an all-female cast set to star in the game's speculated story mode. New characters like Kanata Hondo, Futre, and Valner Dragnogh, along with a fresh Digimon named Gemmon, were showcased. While no specific release date has been announced, a closed beta test is on the horizon, with more details to be released soon.
In addition to Digimon Alysion, DIGIMON CON 2025 provided more insights into Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Producer Ryosuke Hara discussed the game's backstory, its main characters, and showcased some of the unique moves of the Digimon featured in the game. Hara confirmed that players can select from three popular starter Digimon from the original Digimon Adventure anime: Patamon, Gomamon, and DemiDevimon, as fans had previously speculated based on promotional artwork.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is set to boast an impressive roster of over 450 Digimon, including fan favorites like Angewomon, Gallantmon, and Agumon, surpassing the number of Digimon in its predecessor, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory, which had 330. Hara also revealed the game's narrative and introduced the protagonists: Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki, who are secret agents for the organization ADAMAS, tasked with uncovering mysterious threats to both humans and Digimon. The main heroine, Inori Misono, and her partner Aegiomon, will join players on their journey, which will involve time travel, as hinted by the game's title.
The event also featured announcements such as the Digimon Anime's 25th Anniversary PV, new starter decks and booster packs for the Digimon Trading Card Game, and an upcoming anime series, Digimon Beatbreak, set to premiere in October 2025. With these exciting developments, the Digimon franchise is poised for a vibrant future, and fans should keep an eye out for more updates throughout the year.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is scheduled for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on this highly anticipated game, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
