Switch and Switch 2 owners in Singapore, your wait is almost over. Digimon Story: Time Stranger — the monster-taming RPG that sold over one million copies on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — lands on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 10 July 2026, with an Asia launch on the same date.
Watch the Southeast Asia Launch Trailer
The Story: Two Worlds on the Brink
You play as an ADAMAS agent investigating digital anomalies. During a routine operation in Shinjuku, you witness the “Shinjuku Inferno” — an all-out war between Digimon — and get hurled eight years into the past. From there you must prevent the collapse of both the human world and the Digital World, building bonds with over 450 Digimon along the way through turn-based combat and a Digifarm where you raise and evolve your partners.
Switch 2 Performance: Two Modes to Choose From
The Switch 2 version, ported by h.a.n.d. Inc., offers a choice between two display modes:
- Quality Mode — 4K HDR at up to 30fps (docked); Full HD at up to 30fps (handheld)
- Performance Mode — Full HD at up to 60fps, both docked and in handheld
The original Nintendo Switch version runs at 1080p docked and 720p handheld at 30fps. For Switch 2 owners who already own the original Switch version, note that save data is not compatible between the two editions — they are sold separately.
Free Day-One Update: Terriermon Joins the Party
Alongside the Switch launch on 10 July, Bandai Namco is releasing a free update — available for all platforms — that adds:
- Terriermon Assistant as a fully playable character
- Photo Mode during field exploration
- A screen to check Digivolution conditions directly in the Digifarm
- A graphics mode selection option
If you have been holding off on the PS5 or PC version, this is a solid reason to pick it up now.
Editions and Extras
Three digital editions are available on the Nintendo eShop. The Standard Edition includes the base game plus pre-order bonuses (school uniform costumes, an adventure item set, and Agumon (Black) and Gabumon (Black)). The Digital Deluxe adds the Season Pass — three DLC packs, each with five additional Digimon and story episodes — plus Cyber Sleuth costumes. The Digital Ultimate edition bundles in costume packs, additional side missions, early-unlocked special Digimon, and a BGM pack. US pricing starts at US$59.99 for the standard edition; local SGD pricing was not confirmed at time of writing — check the Nintendo eShop for regional details.
Demo Now Available
A playable demo is already live on the Nintendo eShop for both Switch and Switch 2. If you want to test the combat and world-traversal mechanics before committing, download it now — it is the same build that will run at launch. For more game news and upcoming Switch 2 releases, check our Game News coverage.
