Digimon Alysion, the Pokemon TCG Pocket Competitor, May Include a Story Mode

The world of Digimon is expanding with exciting new projects, as revealed during the DIGIMON CON 2025 event. Dive into the details of Bandai Namco's latest announcements, including the mobile TCG Digimon Alysion and the eagerly anticipated Digimon Story: Time Stranger.

DIGIMON CON 2025 Announcements

Digimon's New Mobile TCG Digimon Alysion Is In Development

Bandai Namco unveiled Digimon Alysion, a new mobile trading card game, during the DIGIMON CON 2025 Livestream on March 20. Inspired by the success of other mobile TCGs like Pokémon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap, Digimon Alysion aims to broaden its TCG community by entering the mobile gaming arena.

This free-to-play digital card game allows players to collect cards featuring various Digimon and characters from the franchise, build their decks, and engage in battles with other players. What sets Digimon Alysion apart is its inclusion of a comprehensive story mode, enhancing the gaming experience beyond traditional and competitive play.

The announcement was accompanied by a trailer that offered a glimpse into the gameplay and introduced an all-female cast for the speculated story mode. New characters include Kanata Hondo, Futre, and Valner Dragnogh, alongside a new Digimon called Gemmon.

While no official release date for Digimon Alysion has been announced, a closed beta test is on the horizon, with further details to be shared later.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger More Details Revealed

DIGIMON CON 2025 also shed light on Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Producer Ryosuke Hara provided insights into the game's background, its main characters, and the unique abilities of some Digimon featured in the game.

Hara confirmed that players will start their journey with one of three popular Digimon from the original Digimon Adventure anime: Patamon, Gomamon, or DemiDevimon. These choices align with fan speculations based on the game's promotional artwork.

With over 450 Digimon included, Time Stranger boasts the largest roster in the series, surpassing its predecessor, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker’s Memory, which featured 330 Digimon. The new trailer highlighted notable Digimon such as Angewomon, Gallantmon, and the beloved Agumon.

The game's narrative and main characters were also unveiled. Players can choose between two protagonists, Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki, who are secret agents for ADAMAS, an organization tasked with investigating threats to both humans and Digimon. The main heroine, Inori Misono, and her partner Aegiomon, will join players on their adventure. Time manipulation is a central theme, with the protagonist navigating through different time periods.

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 a new anime series, Digimon Beatbreak, set to premiere in October 2025. The Digimon franchise continues to evolve, promising fans a wealth of new content in the coming year.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage on this highly anticipated game.