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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Demo to Launch Soon [UPDATE]

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Screenshot

UPDATE: Bandai Namco has announced that the demo will launch across platforms from September 10th-11th. On Steam, the demo will go live starting September 10th, 6pm EDT, and September 11th, 12am CEST and 7am JST. On PS5 and XSX, it will launch on September 11th, 12 a.m. EDT, 12 a.m. CEST, and 12 a.m. JST.

Good news for Digimon fans!

Bandai Namco and Media.Vision are getting ready to drop a four-hour demo of Digimon Story: Time Stranger. As reported by Gematsu, producer Ryosuke Hara shared the exciting update in a recent interview with Chinese media outlet Gamersky.

The demo is expected to arrive soon, ahead of the full release on October 3rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is the upcoming seventh title in the Digimon Story series. The digital monster-collecting series is returning eight years after Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory. Our recent hands-on impressions at Summer Game Fest 2025 break down the gameplay and show off what fans can look forward to in the upcoming title.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Overview

Digimon Story Time Stranger is an RPG with monster-taming elements that explores the deep bond between humans and Digimon in an epic story that unravels the mystery of the world’s collapse.

Embark on an adventure that spans across the human world and Digital World, collecting and raising a diverse array of Digimon to fight in turn-based battles.

An Epic Story of Connection
Tokyo, Japan – An agent of a secret organization encounters an unknown creature shortly before a city-leveling explosion. They then reawaken eight years in the past…
Take on a mission to uncover the mystery of the world’s collapse, where chance encounters with unique characters will shape your journey across time and parallel worlds – and change fate itself.

Adventure Between Worlds and Time
Journey between the parallel human world and the Digital World: Iliad where Digimon reside. See the Digital World and its intricately detailed realms like never before, with interactive elements and special quests to explore.

Strategic Turn-Based Battles
Enjoy dynamic turn-based combat that combines strategic elements with evolved battle components. More than 450 Digimon and deep customization options provide limitless ways to approach the challenges of battle and reveal the strength of the bonds formed with your Digimon.

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Story Trailer

For all things RPG, stay tuned here at RPGFan and keep your eyes peeled for the playable demo of Digimon Story: Time Stranger, due to launch on digital storefronts (PS Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam) before the full launch on October 3rd for PS5, XSX, and PC via Steam.

Source: Gematsu

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Tin is a designer and a writer by day and an adventurer in whatever game she is playing at night. She gets giddy talking about RPGs (specifically JRPGs), new releases, and reveres almost every female protagonist. She has two cats and two dogs, whom she loves dearly. She’s forgetful at times, but she will always remember Aerith’s death frame by frame in 480p.

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