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Digimon Story: Time Stranger PS5 Demo Arrives Sept. 11 Ahead of October Launch

Early previews point to a confident series return built on deeper monster‑taming systems with refined battle balance.

Overview

  • Bandai Namco confirmed a free PS5 demo goes live Sept. 11 at 12 a.m. ET on the PlayStation Store.
  • The full release is slated for early October on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, with reports citing either Oct. 2 or Oct. 3.
  • Hands-on coverage highlights turn-based combat, branching digivolutions, personality-based growth systems, and roughly 450 recruitable Digimon.
  • Producer Ryosuke Hara emphasized a focus on battle balance to reduce reliance on a few dominant creatures.
  • Preorders are open with Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions, plus a bonus pack featuring Black Agumon and Black Gabumon and in-game items.