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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Demo Rolls Out on PC Today, Consoles Tomorrow, With Progress Carryover

Early hands-on reports highlight reworked balance plus deep collection systems ahead of the early‑October release.

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Overview

  • Bandai Namco’s free demo goes live on Steam September 10 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S unlocking at midnight local time on September 11.
  • Saved data carries into the full game, including story progression, recruited Digimon, and party setups, according to the publisher.
  • The trial includes the opening section and a separate Central Town exploration mode, based on official details shared in regional announcements.
  • Previews from multiple outlets are positive, noting snappy turn-based combat and a producer-led push to improve battle balance.
  • The full release remains set for early October on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, though reports differ on the exact date (October 2 or October 3).