Digimon Story: Time Stranger update with performance mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X and more is now available
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger update with performance mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X and more is now available

by Mikhail Madnani on 09 July, 2026

Bandai Namco has released a free update for Digimon Story: Time Stranger on PS5, Xbox, and Steam today alongside the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions launching.

This update brings in a new performance mode for PS5 and Xbox Series X (not available on Xbox Series S according to the patch notes), photo mode during exploration, and much more as here. If you've not kept up with the game post-launch, details for all the Digimon Story: Time Stranger DLC are available here. You can download the Digimon Story: Time Stranger demo on PS5 here, Xbox Series X|S here, Steam here, Switch here, and Switch 2 here. Read our Digimon Story: Time Stranger review here, my PS5 and PC technical article here, and my Switch 2 full game impressions here.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). It launches on July 10 for Switch and Switch 2.

You can find the full patch notes below:

Regarding Digimon Story Time Stranger, an update will be released at the following times:

  • Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch: July 9, 9:00 PM PDT (North America) / July 10, 12:00 AM CEST (Europe)
  • PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S / Steam: July 8, 8:00 PM PDT / July 9, 5:00 AM CEST

To ensure the best gameplay experience, please make sure to install the latest update before playing. Details of the update are listed below.

Update Version

  • PlayStation 5: 01.000.012
  • Xbox Series X|S: 1.13.1.0
  • Steam: 23514637
  • Nintendo Switch 2: Ver. 1.2.1
  • Nintendo Switch: Ver. 1.2.1

Details

Digimon

  • Added Terriermon Assistant as a playable character. 

                -  Available through Mode Change from Terriermon.

Systems

  • Added a Photo Mode during field exploration.
  • Added a screen to check Digivolution Conditions in the Digifarm.
  • Added a Graphics Mode selection option. Not available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S, and Steam.
    • Quality Mode: 4K, HDR, up to 30 FPS
    • Performance Mode: Full HD, up to 60 FPS

Others

  • Fixed an issue where training in the Digifarm would not complete if the playtime had reached the maximum limit of 999 hours and 59 minutes, causing the remaining time countdown to stop progressing.
  • Fixed an issue that could prevent progression under certain conditions during the Main Mission “The God of Speed's Wish.”
  • Fixed various other minor issues.