Digimon Story launches July 10 on Switch

Bandai Namco said Digimon Story: Time Stranger will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 10, 2026, adding Nintendo versions of the role-playing game a year after its release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The publisher posted a launch announcement for Nintendo systems and said pre-orders are available for Standard, Digital Deluxe and Digital Ultimate editions. Nintendo’s U.S. store also lists the Switch 2 version with a July 10, 2026 release date. ### Which platforms are included in the July 10 release? Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are both part of the July 10 release, according to Bandai Namco’s official site and Nintendo store listings. Bandai Namco’s Europe site said the game “arrives on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2” on July 10, while the U.S. game page says it will “arrive for Nintendo Switch systems beginning July 10.” (en.bandainamcoent.eu) IGN’s trailer coverage also identified both Nintendo platforms in its posting of the launch trailer. The outlet said the game would be available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 10. ### What is Bandai Namco saying about the game itself? (en.bandainamcoent.eu) Bandai Namco describes Digimon Story: Time Stranger as an RPG with monster-taming elements centered on “the deep bond between humans and Digimon.” The publisher says players travel across the human world and the Digital World, collect and raise Digimon, and fight in turn-based battles. (me.ign.com) The publisher said the game includes more than 450 Digimon. Bandai Namco’s launch announcement also said the title had sold more than 1 million units after its earlier release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. ### What does Nintendo list for the Switch 2 version? (bandainamcoent.com) Nintendo’s U.S. store page says the Switch 2 version has two display modes. The page lists a Quality Mode at 4K and HDR at up to 30 frames per second, and a Performance Mode at full HD at up to 60 frames per second, with 4K and HDR output in TV mode dependent on a compatible television. (en.bandainamcoent.eu) Nintendo’s page also says a demo is available and that save data from the demo can transfer to the full game. The store listing carries an ESRB-style content notice for fantasy violence, mild language, suggestive themes, use of alcohol and in-game purchases. ### How much do the Nintendo versions cost? (nintendo.com) Bandai Namco’s U.S. store lists the Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 at $59.99 and the Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch at $59.99. The store page also advertises pre-order bonuses including the “Uniform of a Certain School,” Agumon (Black), Gabumon (Black), and an item set. (nintendo.com) Bandai Namco’s official game page says Digital Deluxe and Digital Ultimate editions are also available for pre-order. Nintendo’s store separately lists at least one downloadable add-on scheduled for July 10, priced at $4.99. ### Is there anything happening before the game unlocks? Bandai Namco said on July 8 that a game update for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch would be released on July 9 at 9:00 p.m. (store.bandainamcoent.com) PDT in North America. The company said players should install the latest update before playing. (bandainamcoent.com) Nintendo UK’s July release calendar also lists Digimon Story: Time Stranger for July 10 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The next milestone is the July 10 launch on Nintendo’s two current platforms, with the Nintendo eShop and Bandai Namco’s store carrying the available editions. (nintendo.com) (bandainamcoent.com)