"Digimon Alysion: A Story Mode in Pokemon TCG Rival?"

Digimon's latest mobile trading card game, Digimon Alysion, was unveiled at DIGIMON CON 2025, marking a new chapter in the franchise's digital expansion. This exciting project from Bandai Namco is designed to captivate fans by entering the competitive mobile TCG market, following the success of games like Pokémon TCG Pocket and Marvel Snap.

Digimon Alysion: A New Mobile TCG in Development

During the DIGIMON CON 2025 Livestream on March 20, Bandai Namco introduced Digimon Alysion, a free-to-play mobile TCG that promises to bring the beloved Digimon universe into the palms of players' hands. This game will allow players to collect cards featuring a wide array of Digimon and characters, assemble their decks, and engage in thrilling battles against other players. What sets Digimon Alysion apart is its ambitious inclusion of an in-depth story mode, offering a richer experience beyond traditional and competitive play.

The newly released trailer provided a glimpse into Digimon Alysion's gameplay and introduced its all-female cast, which includes new characters Kanata Hondo, Futre, and Valner Dragnogh, alongside a new Digimon called Gemmon. While no specific release date was announced, Bandai Namco did mention an upcoming closed beta test, with further details to be shared in the future.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Reveals More Details

The event also shed light on Digimon Story: Time Stranger. Producer Ryosuke Hara provided insights into the game's history, its main characters, and showcased the unique abilities of various Digimon featured in the game.

Hara confirmed that players can choose from three iconic starter Digimon at the beginning of the game: Patamon, Gomamon, and DemiDevimon, all from the original Digimon Adventure anime. This choice was anticipated by fans, given their presence in the game's promotional material. Time Stranger boasts an impressive roster of over 450 Digimon, including popular characters like Angewomon, Gallantmon, and Agumon, making it the largest collection in the series to date.

The narrative of Time Stranger centers around two protagonists, Dan Yuki and Kanan Yuki, who are secret agents for the organization ADAMAS, tasked with uncovering mysterious threats to both humans and Digimon. The game's main heroine, Inori Misono, along with her partner Aegiomon, will accompany players on their journey. The storyline emphasizes the concept of time, with the protagonists navigating through different eras.

In addition to these major announcements, DIGIMON CON 2025 highlighted several other exciting developments, including a 25th Anniversary PV for the Digimon Anime, 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 initiatives, the Digimon franchise is poised for significant growth and engagement 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 on this highly anticipated game.