Welcome to this week's Digimon franchise news roundup for September 9, 2026. We are tracking major updates across video games, the physical card game, and mobile titles. Whether you are a competitive card player or a casual RPG fan, there is plenty of digital world news to catch up on this week.
Major Expansion Announced for Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Bandai Namco has officially announced a major upcoming DLC expansion titled A Hero's Eternal Legacy, scheduled for a 2027 release. Set three years after the main game's climax, this expansion will introduce a new protagonist, a new partner, and approximately 50 new Digimon, including more variants of Aegiomon. This exciting news follows the RPG's recent port to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on July 10, 2026.
Digimon Card Game Ban List and BT-26 Launch
A highly anticipated ban and restricted list update has officially gone active as of September 1, 2026. Most notably, the yellow Digi-Egg card BT15-003 Nyaromon has been completely banned due to its non-once-per-turn memory-gain and security-trashing effects. This ban coincides with the official launch of the latest booster set, Booster Timeless Bonds BT-26, on September 4, 2026, which is expected to heavily shake up the competitive landscape.
Mobile Card Battler Digimon Alysion Opens Pre-Registration
Pre-registration has officially opened on iOS and Android in Japan for Digimon Alysion, Bandai Namco's upcoming mobile card battler. Set in the same universe as the recently concluded Digimon Liberator web manga, the game features protagonist Kanata Hondo and her partner 'Gemmon' battling in the virtual reality metaverse known as LACUNA. The App Store currently lists a tentative release date of November 6, 2026.
Digimon UP Surpasses One Million Downloads
On the mobile raising front, the pixel-art creature-raising game Digimon UP has officially surpassed 1 million downloads on the Google Play Store following its worldwide launch on July 15, 2026. Players are actively training their partners and utilizing pre-registration rewards, which include 'Gekkomon' and the Taichi and Agumon supporter cards.
What Players Should Do Next
To stay ahead, TCG players must immediately remove Nyaromon from active yellow decks and can look into the new BT-26 booster packs. RPG fans should complete the main campaign of Digimon Story: Time Stranger on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch before the expansion drops next year. Finally, mobile gamers can download Digimon UP now or pre-register for Digimon Alysion if they have access to the Japanese app stores.