Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced a free update for Digimon Story: Time Stranger launching on July 9. The update introduces several new features, including the long-awaited addition of Terriermon Assistant as a playable character, along with Photo Mode for field exploration.
Players will also gain access to new quality-of-life features such as a Digivolution Conditions screen in the Digifarm and Graphics Mode options. These additions aim to make progression tracking easier while offering more ways to enjoy and customize the game experience.
Patch Notes
New Playable Character
Terriermon Assistant
- Added Terriermon Assistant as a playable character.
- Unlockable through Mode Change from Terriermon.
- Added the Special Move “Dai-Badgy-Gu.”
- Has a 100% chance to reduce a random stat by 60% for one turn.
New Features
Photo Mode
- Added Photo Mode during field exploration.
- Allows players to capture screenshots while exploring the game world.
Digivolution Conditions Screen
- Added a dedicated screen in the Digifarm.
- Allows players to check Digivolution Conditions more easily.
Digivolution Information
- Added Digivolution History functionality.
- Added additional Digivolution-related information displays.
Graphics Options
Graphics Mode Selection
- Added Graphics Mode selection options.
- Added Performance Mode.
- Prioritizes frame rate performance.
- Supports gameplay at up to 60 FPS.
- Graphics settings can be changed later through the game’s options.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger originally launched on October 3, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC. The free update will be released on July 9, 2026, one day before the game’s Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 launch on July 10, 2026.
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