Initially announced in 2018 Digimon Survive has received a new delay each year until the following year. This isn’t too surprising due to the game’s complexity being promised by Bandai Namco and the current state of production delays with games. In July of this year, Toei Animation reported that the game would be delayed till next year. Since then, the game has been rated in three countries, though there had not been an official statement from Bandai Namco on any progress or news on the game till now.

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Game Producer Habu Kazumasa announced on Twitter an official statement from the team that the game would be delayed, though, at this time, there is no mention of when in 2022 the game will be released. In the announcement, Kazumasa mentioned the developers need more time for Digimon Survive to enhance the quality of the game. The game is designed to have multiple endings and consequences for players’ actions, and many speculate this could be the cause for the numerous delays.

Bandai Namco is stating the new Digimon game will focus on player survival and many tactical RPG elements. In contrast, the story will be focused on the characters and their actions. Bandai Namco has stated that the game will have tactical battles in a more classic 2D SRPG style. The game features a new cast of characters transported to a new Digimon location, though it isn’t as safe as in other games. Digimon Survive will be closer to some of the Digimon anime series as it will feature mechanics where players must survive this new world. Not only will players be faced with deadly battles, but they will have to make difficult decisions that could impact their Digimon’s evolution and the lives of other characters.

Digimon Survive has already been rated in Australia and Brazil and many noticed earlier this week it was recently rated in Korea. This is leaving fans optimistic for an early 2022 release date. With the promise of news and updates coming soon for Digimon Survive, fans will have to wait until then for a new glimpse at their favorite Digital Monsters and the latest story to unfold.

Digimon Survive is scheduled for release in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One.

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