Bandai Namco has released a new patch for Digimon Story Time Stranger, available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The October 10, 2025 update (versions 01.000.004 / 1.5.1.0 / 20280266) introduces meaningful enhancements to the Bond system, making the relationship between Digimon and their partners more influential in battles. The update increases the activation rate of Extra Strikes, boosts critical hit chances, and introduces a new system where higher Bond levels raise both item and rare drop rates during combat. Only the Digimon with the strongest Bond in the active party will affect these drop bonuses.
In addition to gameplay adjustments, the patch resolves multiple critical issues that affected progression, performance, and stability. Fixes include addressing save data transfer errors on Steam, resolving blocked progression in several areas such as the “Factorial Area” and “Abyss Surface,” and correcting crashes linked to specific combat and menu actions. Numerous visual, model, and text-related improvements have also been implemented to further polish the overall experience.
Full Patch Notes:
Update Version:
- PS5: 01.000.004
- Xbox Series X|S: 1.5.1.0
- Steam: 20280266
Bond System Enhancements
To reinforce the significance of Bonds in battle, the following effects have been added or adjusted:
- Increased activation rate of Extra Strikes based on Bond beyond previous values.
- Added a new effect where higher Bond increases Critical Rate (CRT).
- Added a new effect where higher Bond improves Item Drop and Rare Drop Rates.
- Note: Only the Digimon with the highest Bond among battle members influences drop rates.
Fixes and Adjustments
- Fixed a save data transfer issue on certain Steam environments caused by missing or corrupted demo data.
- Fixed a bug in the “Factorial Area” that prevented crane states from saving properly, which could block progression.
- Resolved an issue preventing trophies/achievements from unlocking under specific conditions.
- Fixed a progression bug in the Greymon (Blue) boss battle that occurred if dialogue events were skipped.
- Addressed crashes caused by repeatedly opening and closing the Digivice menu.
- Fixed crashes in certain Outer Dungeons triggered by using DigiAttack under specific conditions.
- Corrected instances where enemy HP gauges failed to display during battle.
- Fixed a bug where Aegiomon’s attachment skill reverted to its previous state unexpectedly.
- Resolved an issue where Aegiomon’s HP/SP failed to recover properly in certain cases.
- Fixed restricted movement areas in The In-Between Theater, Gear Forest, and Abyss Surface that prevented progression.
- Addressed an issue in the final boss battle where progression could halt or behave abnormally if Aegiomon was incapacitated.
- Fixed a bug where non-guest Aegiomon equipped with the Crimson Dragon Data Fragment appeared as Aegiochusmon only during battle.
- Applied usability improvements and fixes to backgrounds, models, and text for better overall presentation.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is the latest entry in the long-running Digimon Story series, combining traditional role-playing elements with a strong emphasis on partner relationships and strategic combat. The game deepens the narrative and mechanics around the Bond system, offering players more ways to connect with their Digimon while exploring richly designed worlds and facing powerful foes.
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