"Digimon Alysion: A Story Mode to Rival Pokemon TCG Pocket?"

Digimon enthusiasts have exciting news following the DIGIMON CON 2025 event. Bandai Namco unveiled Digimon Alysion, a new mobile trading card game (TCG) that promises to expand the franchise's reach in the digital space. Inspired by the success of games like Pokémon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap, Digimon Alysion aims to attract a broader audience by offering a free-to-play experience. Players will be able to collect cards featuring various Digimon and franchise characters, build their decks, and engage in battles with other players. What sets Digimon Alysion apart is its inclusion of a comprehensive story mode, providing players with a narrative-driven experience alongside traditional and competitive gameplay.

The announcement came with a trailer that teased gameplay elements and introduced an all-female cast speculated to be part of the story mode. New characters such as Kanata Hondo, Futre, and Valner Dragnogh, along with a new Digimon called Gemmon, were showcased. Although no specific release date was announced, Bandai Namco mentioned an upcoming closed beta test, with further details to be released later.

In addition to Digimon Alysion, DIGIMON CON 2025 provided more insights into Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Producer Ryosuke Hara shared details about the game's narrative, main characters, and the unique abilities of some of the featured Digimon. The game will allow players to choose from three starter Digimon—Patamon, Gomamon, and DemiDevimon—each well-known from the original Digimon Adventure anime. Time Stranger boasts an impressive roster of over 450 Digimon, the largest in the series, surpassing its predecessor, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker’s Memory, which had 330 Digimon.

Players will have the option to select between two protagonists, Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki, who are secret agents for the organization ADAMAS. The main heroine, Inori Misono, and her partner Aegiomon will join players on their journey. The game's narrative will revolve around time travel, a central theme hinted at by its title.

The event also highlighted other 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 an upcoming anime series, Digimon Beatbreak, set to premiere in October 2025. With these exciting projects on the horizon, Digimon fans have much to look forward to in the coming year.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is scheduled for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To keep up with the latest updates on this and other Digimon projects, be sure to check out our dedicated articles.