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Bandai Namco Unveils Digimon Up, a Free Mobile Game Planned for 2026

The partner-raising title adopts a 1997-style pixel look with battle mechanics yet to be shown.

Overview

  • The game is confirmed for iPhone and Android as a free release in 2026 without a specific launch window.
  • Players select one Digimon to feed and train toward a Mega digivolution, according to the initial outline.
  • A short trailer highlights interactions with the partner Digimon, while combat gameplay has not been demonstrated.
  • Early key art features ten recognizable Digimon: Patamon, Veemon, Palmon, Biyomon, Agumon, Guilmon, Gatomon, Gabumon, Gomamon, and Tentomon.
  • Bandai Namco is activating social channels for the project, Pocket Tactics notes a possible playtest as speculation, and a Time Stranger story expansion is slated for 2027.