Digimon Alysion: A Story Mode in the Pokemon TCG Rival

Digimon fans, get ready for a thrilling new era! At DIGIMON CON 2025, Bandai Namco unveiled an exciting array of projects, including the much-anticipated mobile trading card game, Digimon Alysion, and more details on Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Let’s dive into what was revealed and what fans can look forward to.

Digimon’s New Mobile TCG: Digimon Alysion

During the DIGIMON CON 2025 Livestream on March 20, Bandai Namco announced Digimon Alysion, a brand-new mobile TCG currently in development. Inspired by the success of mobile card games like Pokémon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap, Digimon Alysion aims to bring the beloved franchise to mobile platforms and attract a broader audience to its TCG community.

Digimon Alysion will be a free-to-play digital trading card game where players can collect cards featuring various Digimon and characters from the franchise. Players will be able to build their decks and engage in battles against other players. What sets Digimon Alysion apart is its inclusion of an in-depth story mode, promising a richer experience beyond standard and competitive play.

Alongside the announcement, Bandai Namco released a trailer that offered glimpses into the gameplay and introduced an all-female cast speculated to be part of the story mode. The new characters include Kanata Hondo, Futre, and Valner Dragnogh, alongside a new Digimon named Gemmon.

While no specific release date was announced, Bandai Namco mentioned an upcoming closed beta test, with more details to follow soon.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger - More Details Revealed

In addition to Digimon Alysion, DIGIMON CON 2025 also provided more information on Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Producer Ryosuke Hara shared insights into the game’s background, its main characters, and some of the special moves of the featured Digimon.

Hara confirmed that players will have the choice of three starter Digimon at the beginning of the game: Patamon, Gomamon, and DemiDevimon. These popular Digimon from the original Digimon Adventure anime have been fan favorites and were previously speculated to be the starter Digimon based on promotional materials.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger will boast an impressive roster of over 450 Digimon, the largest in the series. Some of the Digimon showcased in the new trailer include Angewomon, Gallantmon, and the fan-favorite Agumon. This surpasses the total of 330 Digimon available in its predecessor, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker’s Memory.

Hara also introduced the game’s story and main characters. Players can choose between two protagonists, Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki, who are secret agents for the organization ADAMAS. Their mission is to uncover mysterious threats to both humans and Digimon. The main heroine, Inori Misono, and her partner Aegiomon will accompany players on their adventure. The game’s title hints at a focus on time manipulation, with the protagonist being thrown back and forth through time.

The event also featured other exciting announcements, including the Digimon Anime’s 25th Anniversary PV, new starter decks and booster packs for the Digimon Trading Card Game, and the upcoming anime series, Digimon Beatbreak, set to premiere in October 2025. With these 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. Stay tuned for more details by checking out our comprehensive articles below!