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Digimon Story: Time Stranger was previously announced at the PlayStation State of Play for February 2025! Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and announcement history.
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Release Date and Time
Coming to the NSW and NSW2 on July 10, 2026
During the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on February 2026, Bandai Namco announced that Digimon Story: Time Stranger is coming to both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 this July 10, 2026.
As with many console releases, the game is expected to launch at midnight local time, but we will update this article if any changes occur, so check back soon!
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Released on October 3, 2025 at 3:00 A.M. PT / 6:00 A.M. ET on Steam
Launched at Midnight Local Time on Consoles
Digimon Story: Time Stranger launched on October 3, 2025 for PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. According to its SteamDB page, the game was released at 3:00 A.M. PT / 6:00 A.M. ET on Steam. On consoles, though, the game came out at midnight local time.
You can check out the timetable below to find out what time the game was released in your region on Steam:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, October 2, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Friday, October 3, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Friday, October 3, 2025, 8:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Friday, October 3, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Demo Launched September 11, 2025
A demo for Digimon Story: Time Stranger released on September 11, 2025, less than a month before the game's official launch. The demo is available on PC and consoles, with different release times for each platform.
⚫︎ On Steam, the demo was released at 7:00 A.M. JST. This translates to September 10, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. ET / 3:00 P.M. PT.
⚫︎ For PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the demo became available at midnight local time on the said date.
You can check out the timetable below to find out what time the game releases in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 8:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
Is Digimon Story: Time Stranger on Xbox Game Pass?
Digimon Story: Time Stranger has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Digimon Story: Time Stranger on PS Plus?
Digimon Story: Time Stranger has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Digimon Story: Time Stranger on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, as Digimon Story: Time Stranger will not be released on the Nintendo Switch.
Announcement History
February 5, 2026 | NSW2 and NSW Announcement
Bandai Namco announced during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase in February 2026 that Digimon Story: Time Stranger is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 10, 2026.
September 9, 2025 | Demo Release
Bandai Namco announced the release of a demo for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on September 11, 2025, one day after the initial announcement.
September 8, 2025 | Demo Announcement
In an interview with Gamersky, producer Ryosuke Hara confirmed that a demo will be released before the game’s full launch in October.
June 4, 2025 | PlayStation State of Play June 2025
Digimon Story: Time Stranger received an October 3, 2025 release date during the PlayStation State of Play for June 2025.
February 12, 2025 | PlayStation State of Play February 2025
Digimon Story: Time Stranger was announced at the PlayStation State of Play for February 2025.
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