New Digimon Project Revealed at Con: Digital TCG Launch Imminent?

For fans of the long-running franchise Digimon, the upcoming Digimon Con 2025 is set to be a landmark event. Attendees can anticipate a slew of exciting announcements and updates on upcoming projects within the franchise. However, one particular teaser has sparked significant interest: a confused Renamon alongside a mobile phone.

The obvious inference from this teaser is the potential announcement of a digital version of the Digimon Trading Card Game (TCG). While Bandai Namco already offers a tutorial app for iOS and Android, similar to many of their physical trading card games, the recent launch of Pokémon TCG Pocket suggests that a mobile Digimon TCG could be on the horizon.

It's important, however, to temper our excitement slightly. The teaser might simply indicate that mobile devices will be used to stream the upcoming livestream later this week, rather than hinting at a new mobile platform for the TCG.

Going digitalIt's undeniable that Digimon, while not lacking in popularity, is often overshadowed by Pokémon. During the late '90s and 2000s, there was a notable rivalry between the two, but while Digimon remains a favorite among nostalgic anime enthusiasts, Pokémon has claimed the global pop culture crown.

Launching a digital TCG for Digimon would not be a guaranteed success as it might be for Pokémon. However, it's also not a high-risk move, given the existing popularity of the Digimon TCG. Expanding its accessibility to a broader audience could be a significant achievement. We'll have to tune into the Digimon Con livestream later this month to find out more.

In the meantime, if you're eager to explore new releases you can play right now, why not check out some of our reviews? Last week, Jupiter delved into the much-anticipated Good Coffee, Great Coffee to see if it lives up to its hype.