"Digimon Alysion: A Story Mode in the Works?"

Digimon fans, get ready for an exciting update from DIGIMON CON 2025! Bandai Namco has just unveiled Digimon Alysion, their latest venture into the mobile TCG space. Following the footsteps of successful titles like Pokémon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap, Digimon Alysion aims to capture the hearts of card game enthusiasts by bringing the beloved franchise to mobile devices. This free-to-play game will allow players to collect cards featuring their favorite Digimon and characters, build strategic decks, and engage in battles with other players. What sets Digimon Alysion apart is its inclusion of an in-depth story mode, promising a richer experience beyond the typical competitive play.

During the DIGIMON CON 2025 Livestream on March 20, a new trailer for Digimon Alysion was released, giving fans a glimpse into its gameplay and introducing an all-female cast speculated to be part of the story mode. Characters such as Kanata Hondo, Futre, and Valner Dragnogh, along with a new Digimon named Gemmon, were showcased. While the release window remains undisclosed, Bandai has teased an upcoming closed beta test, with more details to follow.

In addition to Digimon Alysion, DIGIMON CON 2025 shed more light on the eagerly anticipated Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Producer Ryosuke Hara provided insights into the game's history, main characters, and the special moves of some featured Digimon. Confirming fan speculations, Hara announced that players can choose from three starter Digimon at the game's outset: Patamon, Gomamon, and DemiDevimon, all popular from the original Digimon Adventure anime.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is set to boast an impressive roster of over 450 Digimon, including fan favorites like Angewomon, Gallantmon, and Agumon, surpassing its predecessor, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker’s Memory, which featured 330 Digimon. The game introduces two protagonists, Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki, who are secret agents for the organization ADAMAS, tasked with uncovering mysterious threats to humans and Digimon. Accompanying players on their journey is the main heroine Inori Misono and her partner Aegiomon. The storyline will revolve around the concept of time, with the protagonist navigating through different eras.

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 so much in store, Digimon enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in the coming year.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To stay updated with the latest news and developments, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!