Welcome to this week's Digimon franchise and gaming news roundup for October 4, 2026. From physical card game releases and competitive tournament updates to exciting anime premieres and digital game milestones, there is plenty of fresh content for Tamers to dive into this week.
Chivalrous XIII and Evolution Cup Vol 3 Launch
The physical card game is buzzing with the release of Extra Booster Chivalrous XIII (EX13) on October 2, introducing powerful cards like Magnamon, Dukemon, 'Lordknightmon', and 'Sistermon Noir Awakened' alongside new Arts Digivolve and Dual Cards mechanics. Additionally, the Evolution Cup 2026 Volume 3 has officially begun for October, offering players the chance to win exclusive alternate-art promo cards including 'Tsunomon' for participation, 'Merukimon' for reaching the Top 4, and Minervamon for the winner at local tournaments.
Digimon Alysion and Time Stranger Updates
On the digital front, pre-registrations remain open for the upcoming mobile card game Digimon Alysion, which is rumored for an iOS release on November 6, 2026, with physical tie-in Starter Decks featuring 'Rubeusdramon' and 'Yukinamon' scheduled for December 4. Meanwhile, the popular RPG Digimon Story: Time Stranger is experiencing a massive resurgence, officially ranking as one of the top played games on Steam Deck following its successful console ports.
New Anime Retrospective Series Premieres
For anime fans, the brand-new retrospective series titled The Best Adventure We Chose premieres today, October 4, featuring fan-voted episodes from classic seasons and a new opening theme by Ayumi Miyazaki and Takayoshi Tanimoto. This special broadcast serves as an exciting lead-in to the franchise's upcoming 30th-anniversary projects.
To stay ahead this week, card players should log into the Bandai TCG+ app to register for local Evolution Cup events and check local stores for EX13 stock. Mobile gamers should pre-register for Digimon Alysion on their preferred app store, while anime fans can tune into official streaming platforms to catch today's nostalgic premiere.