Last Updated on March 24, 2026 by Nero

Bandai Namco have announced a brand-new Digimon Story Time Stranger DLC slated for release in 2027 and a new mobile game, Digimon Up, coming sometime in 2026.

JUST ANNOUNCED: An expansion DLC for Digimon Story #TimeStranger is officially in development!

The release is currently planned for 2027.
Thank you for your continued support and passion for the game.
Stay tuned for more information. pic.twitter.com/u9kSHJginK

— Digimon Games (@digimon_games) March 22, 2026

Digimon Story Time Stranger is an RPG with monster-taming elements that explores the deep bond between humans and Digimon in an epic story that unravels the mystery of the world’s collapse.

Embark on an adventure that spans across the human world and Digital World, collecting and raising a diverse array of Digimon to fight in turn-based battles.

An Epic Story of Connection
Tokyo, Japan – An agent of a secret organization encounters an unknown creature shortly before a city-leveling explosion. They then reawaken eight years in the past…
Take on a mission to uncover the mystery of the world’s collapse, where chance encounters with unique characters will shape your journey across time and parallel worlds – and change fate itself.

Adventure Between Worlds and Time
Journey between the parallel human world and the Digital World: Iliad where Digimon reside. See the Digital World and its intricately detailed realms like never before, with interactive elements and special quests to explore.

Strategic Turn-Based Battles
Enjoy dynamic turn-based combat that combines strategic elements with evolved battle components. More than 450 Digimon and deep customization options provide limitless ways to approach the challenges of battle and reveal the strength of the bonds formed with your Digimon.

Digimon Story Time Stranger’s upcoming DLC have got fans excited about a major story & content expansion coming to one of the most well-received Digimon titles to date.

Fans were mixed on the already released DLC for the game mainly because the short episodes and added Digimon (solely Evolutions might I add) left a lot to be desired.

The reviews on Steam showcased that the Season Pass content for all 3 DLCs were not well-received and left fans feeling like the price (half the cost of the main game) didn’t match up to what the DLC offered.

For now, we don’t have any other details about the DLC since the devs are essentially announcing that it’s in active development, but considering the DLC is slated for a 2027 release, I expect that this will be larger expansion content with new characters, Digimon, and areas to explore than current DLC content.

Though we still have a long way till the DLC releases, to make up for it, Bandai Namco also simultaneously announced a brand-new mobile game coming to iOS and Android – Digimon Up.

A Digimon journey that moves with your life.

New Digimon mobile game
"DIGIMON UP"
Coming soon in 2026!#DigimonUP #DIGIMONCON #digimon pic.twitter.com/Th2f0t0B1z

— DIGIMON UP (@Digimon_up_en) March 22, 2026

Digimon Up is releasing some time in 2026 and we don’t have a release date as yet.

But based on the short trailer, we can speculate on what kind of title it is. We see that the game will feature both Digimon Cards and Digivices, and the ability to feed and raise your Digimon to Digivolve em’. There also seems to be a battle system of some sort, so we can do something with the Digimon we train and care for.

Aside from the trailer, not much else is known about Digimon Up. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some form of gacha included, but for now, it seems like a great mix of digital-pet/Tamagotchi elements, with a hopefully intriguing PvP battle system to round things off.

That said, Digimon Story Time Stranger is still an excellent addition to the Digimon franchise’s growing content library and I’m honestly excited to see what the devs come up with when they have a broader, more ‘full’ DLC expansion to deliver. Though, it might be a good idea to pass on the current Season Pass for now.

Still, Digimon fans are eatin’ good for the next year or two.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is developed by Media Vision Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., and is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with a Nintendo Switch release coming on July 10th, 2026.