Publisher Bandai Namco and developer B.B. Studio will release Digimon World: Next Order for Switch and PC via Steam on February 22, 2023 worldwide, the companies announced. The new versions are ported by Digimon Survive developer HYDE.
Digimon World: Next Order first launched for PS Vita on March 17, 2017 in Japan, followed by PlayStation 4 on January 27, 2017 in Europe, January 31, 2017 in North America, and February 26, 2017 in Japan.
Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:
In Digimon World: Next Order, players will step into the role of a DigiDestined as either Shiki or Takuto and embark on a quest to solve a perplexing Digi-mystery and restore the Digital World to its natural order after having spiraled into a state of utter chaos due to the Machinedramon that have taken over. As a DigiDestined, players will encounter an array of Digimon and recruit them as companions in an effort to rebuild the Digital World. Along their journey, they will need to explore the Digital World and strengthen their bonds with their Digimon companions to stop the virus-infected Digimon from causing complete destruction.
Digimon World: Next Order boasts an expansive roster of over 200 Digimon to collect and befriend, from which players can select two to accompany them on their adventures as partners. Players can strengthen the bonds of their Digimon by training, feeding and Digivolving them to unlock their full potential, making them even stronger in battle. During their adventures, DigiDestined will also meet a colorful cast of characters and have the opportunity to expand and manage the town of Floatia that serves as a home base between their travels.
And here is the fact sheet:
About
The Digital World has run rampant with Machinedramon and is now in a state of utter chaos. As a Digidestined, it’s up to you to restore order to the world in Digimon World: Next Order, a monster-collecting RPG. Find and recruit as many faithful Digimon companions as possible to rebuild the Digital World. Will you be able to balance both training and exploration to stop the virus infected Digimon from causing complete destruction?
Key Features
- Endlessly Engaging Fun – Choose between a male or female protagonist and seek adventure with over 200 Digimon to collect! Explore the world with not one but TWO Digimon companions for the fi rst time ever.
- Take Care of Digimon – Form a strong bond with your Digimon by caring for them: Feed, train, discipline, and Digivolve them. The stronger the bond between you and your Digimon, as well as between the two Digimon companions, the greater the chance of victory in battles!
- Build a Thriving Town – Expand and manage your town, Floatia. Recruit new Digimon, upgrade buildings, grow crops, and more as you grow into a sprawling Digi-metropolis.
- Evolved AI Battle System – Train your pair of Digimon to fight cooperatively in AI battles. Issue commands and cheer them to victory!
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