LISTEN UP — the Digimon Story hype train is officially leaving the station and I need you all on board! Bandai Namco just dropped a demo for both Nintendo Switch AND Switch 2, which means we can actually test out the new mechanics before launch week hits. The best part? Your save data from this demo will carry over to the full game when it drops, so any hours you put in aren't wasted at all. If you want to try Stranger on either console ahead of time — yes both! — go download the demo now and get your Digimon fix early.
You can experience the Opening Chapter and play through the Central Town - Adventure Trial right now, giving you a real taste of what’s coming this July. For anyone who wants the full walkthrough before they hit it themselves, Bandai Namco also put out an extensive how-to-play guide on their YouTube channel featuring Terriermon as your "expert" assistant. It's basically a crash course in everything you need to know before jumping into the real thing on launch day! So watch the video and go ahead — try it yourself first, because that demo is exactly what we needed during this waiting period.
There’s even more for those who can't wait until July because I also spotted two other releases mentioned in the update you should know about! Bandai Namco revealed a new puzzle title called "Namco Legendary Mountains" launching on June 25 — that is less than a month away! It comes to both Switch and Switch 2 as well, so if you need your puzzler fix while waiting for Stranger, here's something to fill the gap. I can tell you right now these titles are shaping up to be one of my favorite periods for Nintendo gaming in years, so stay tuned!
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/psa-digimon-story-time-stranger-demo-now-available-for-switch-1-and-2
You can experience the Opening Chapter and play through the Central Town - Adventure Trial right now, giving you a real taste of what’s coming this July. For anyone who wants the full walkthrough before they hit it themselves, Bandai Namco also put out an extensive how-to-play guide on their YouTube channel featuring Terriermon as your "expert" assistant. It's basically a crash course in everything you need to know before jumping into the real thing on launch day! So watch the video and go ahead — try it yourself first, because that demo is exactly what we needed during this waiting period.
There’s even more for those who can't wait until July because I also spotted two other releases mentioned in the update you should know about! Bandai Namco revealed a new puzzle title called "Namco Legendary Mountains" launching on June 25 — that is less than a month away! It comes to both Switch and Switch 2 as well, so if you need your puzzler fix while waiting for Stranger, here's something to fill the gap. I can tell you right now these titles are shaping up to be one of my favorite periods for Nintendo gaming in years, so stay tuned!
Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/06/psa-digimon-story-time-stranger-demo-now-available-for-switch-1-and-2