Bandai Namco revealed the news Digimon game called Digimon Upwhich is scheduled to launch sometime in 2026 on supported mobile devices. Coming Digimon the mobile title will allow players to raise, battle and empower their digital partners, and Digivolve is from Digi-Egg to Mega form.
Throughout Digimon franchise, one of the core tenets of the series was about the bond between Digimon and their human partners. However, this bond must be cultivated not only through battles, but also by feeding and caring for the Digimon in question. This gameplay style first appeared in the Digital Monster series of virtual pets and was also a key part of the 1999 PlayStation title. Digimon World. Over time Digimon the game series has carved a niche for itself as one of Bandai Namco's most popular RPGs Digimon Story: Time Stranger be a successful example. Time StrangerBandai Namco's success has confirmed that extensive DLC will launch in 2027.
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Digimon Up will give Monster-Chaising fans something to enjoy
However, Digimon Fans looking to return to the series' roots will soon have a new game to satisfy their appetites. Digimon Up was announced during the Digimon Con 2026 worldwide broadcast and is described as “a Digimon journey that moves with your life”. Digimon Up will launch for Android and iOS sometime in 2026, although the exact release date and list of supported devices have not been made public at the time of writing. Short Digimon Up the trailer was released by Bandai Namco along with the announcement. Although no gameplay footage was shown, each Digimon was shown as a 2D sprite with intricate detail. Digital monsters like Greymon, Garurumon, and Andromon appeared to be locked into 3v3 battle, though it's currently unclear what form the game's battle system will take. Digimon Up allows players to choose a digital companion from a select list. Popular Digimon partners like Agumon, Gatomon, and Veemon were featured as some of them Digimon UpUnique candidates for players to choose from.
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After choosing a Digimon partner, players must consistently feed and train them to make them stronger. With enough care and battle experience, players can unlock Digivolution and allow their companion Digimon to take on a more powerful form. For example, Agumon can transform into Greymon and then further evolve into MetalGreymon and WarGreymon. Digimon Up it will also feature features like Digivices and Digimon Cards in some capacity, though it's currently unclear how they'll be integrated into the main gameplay loop. Digimon Up will be a free-to-play game supported by in-app purchases, though time will tell what Bandai Namco has in mind for the game's pricing models.
Bandai Namco remains committed to making more Digimon games
Upcoming launch Digimon Up is just part of Bandai Namco's ongoing commitment to bring more Digimon games to market. WITH Digimon Story: Time Stranger demonstration of successful endeavor and ongoing Digimon Beatbreak anime appeals to an international audience, the long-running franchise shows no signs of slowing down. Together with Digimon UpBandai Namco shared insight into the ongoing development Digimon Alysionan online collectible card game coming to mobile devices in the future. Although Digimon Alysion had a closed beta test in the summer of 2025, the upcoming card game still has no release date. During Digimon Con 2026, Digimon Alysion revealed an updated battle screen along with improved animations and illustrations. The Digimon Alysion the development team asked fans for their continued patience and support.
Bandai Namco continues to develop and release more Digimon titles, the franchise's upcoming game should have something for most fans. However, time will tell how Digimon Up will stack up against the best Digimon games the franchise has released over the past two decades.
