Digimon Story: Time Stranger is making waves in the gaming world, attracting over 80,000 players on Steam shortly after its release. A sequel to the 2015 hit Cyber Sleuth, it’s available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.

When Time Stranger launched on October 2, it quickly became one of the top five grossing games on Steam, peaking at nearly 85,000 concurrent players. That’s around 2000% growth compared to the previous installment, which only saw about 4,000 players at its peak. Currently, the game has an impressive 85% positive rating on Steam, categorized as “Very Positive.”

For those who haven’t dived into the Digimon universe yet, this game is an epic monster-collecting RPG featuring turn-based combat. It’s somewhat similar to most mainline Pokemon games but adds a unique twist with its extensive monster-taming and customization mechanics. Get ready to interact with a massive roster of over 450 unique digital creatures!

However, the launch wasn’t without its bumps. There have been complaints from some players about misleading marketing from Bandai Namco Entertainment. The Ultimate Edition was marketed as an all-in-one package, but many felt it was missing some content that’s now sold separately. This has created some buzz within the gaming community.

For those looking to snag a copy, Digimon Story: Time Stranger is available in three digital editions: Base ($70), Deluxe ($100), and Ultimate ($120). There’s even a fancy physical Collector’s Edition priced at around $200, which includes exclusive collectibles and digital bonuses, like figurines and episode packs.