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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Launches on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Early reviews spotlight robust evolution systems, with map design and PS5 performance emerging as drawbacks.

Overview

  • The release is rolling out across October 2–3 with staggered regional times, with PC going live ahead of console in several time zones.
  • The game ships only on current-generation platforms—PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—without support for last‑gen consoles or Nintendo Switch at launch.
  • Critics praise a deep monster‑collection loop featuring 450+ Digimon, branching and reversible Digivolution with personality effects, Digifarm training and quality‑of‑life tools like auto‑battle, 5x speed and visible overworld encounters.
  • Reviews consistently cite small, linear maps, repetitive side quests and early pacing that constrains exploration despite solid, strategic turn‑based combat.
  • On PS5, reviewers report a 30fps cap and noticeable frame‑rate dips outside battles, tempering an otherwise polished presentation.