Digimon Story: Time Stranger is coming to Switch 2 and Switch on July 10
Bandai Namco has announced that Digimon Story: Time Stranger will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 10. The Switch and Switch 2 ports are developed by h.a.n.d., Inc.
The Switch 2 version showcased in the Direct will also feature a performance mode for up to 60fps and a quality mode. Those who play the Switch 1 version on Switch 2 can also get a free upgrade via an update. Bandai Namco also confirmed that the new visual modes will be patched into the PS5 and Xbox versions.
If you haven't tried the game yet, you can download the Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo on PS5 here, Xbox Series X|S here, and Steam here. Read Josh's Digimon Story: Time Stranger review here, my PS5 and PC technical article here, and details for the game's editions with DLC here.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). It launches on July 10 for Switch and Switch 2.
You can find the Digimon Story: Time Stranger Switch and Switch 2 announcement trailer with more details from Bandai Namco below:
The fate of two worlds rests in players’ hands, when Digimon Story: Time Stranger launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., and developed by h.a.n.d., Inc., Digimon Story: Time Stranger is a visually stunning RPG where players can collect, tame and fight more than 450 Digimon. Having sold more than 1M units after its release last year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the monster-taming adventure will arrive for Nintendo Switch systems beginning July 10, with pre-orders now available for the Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Digital Ultimate editions. On Nintendo Switch 2, players will have the option of playing in Quality Mode (4K HDR, up to 30FPS docked; Full HD, up to 30FPS handheld) or Performance Mode (Full HD, up to 60FPS docked and handheld). Find out more about the title and pre-order details on the official site.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is designed to be the perfect entry point to the series for RPG enthusiasts. As an agent of ADAMAS, players find themselves thrown in the midst of a world-entangling event with both the human and the digital world on the precipice of ruin. To save both worlds, players must tame Digimon and work together with them, forging bonds and evolving their Digimon’s abilities for success in the game’s strategic, turn-based combat. Get ready for the journey of a lifetime and travel between the two worlds, and even across time.
Players who pre-order Digimon Story: Time Stranger will receive bonuses such as the Uniform of a Certain School costumes, Adventure Item set and Agumon (Black) and Gabumon (Black).
The Nintendo Switch version of the Season Pass will include the game’s three DLC packs, with each pack including five additional Digimon and an additional story episode. The Season Pass also includes the Golden Moai farm item which can be used to decorate the Digifarm. These DLC packs will release individually for Nintendo Switch systems in the months following release for season pass holders or for standalone purchase.
The full list of pre-order editions of Digimon Story: Time Stranger include:
Standard Edition: Base Game, Uniform of a Certain School costumes, Adventure Item set, Agumon (Black) and Gabumon (Black)
Digital Deluxe Edition: All Standard edition content plus Cyber Sleuth Set Costumes, Season Pass
Digital Ultimate Edition: All Digital Deluxe edition content plus Costume Pack (3 costumes per character, 3 additional side missions), Early unlocks of special Agumon and Gabumon, with their Digivolution conditions to specific Digimon already unlocked, Public Safety Suit Costumes and Special Supplies Set, Cyber Sleuth BGM Pack
With an intriguing story and setting, memorable characters including a vast array of Digimon with unique abilities to discover, updated battle systems and more, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is the next evolution for the beloved series and a must-play game for fans of anime-inspired RPGs.
