For fans of the long-running franchise Digimon, the upcoming Digimon Con 2025 is poised to be a landmark event. Attendees can anticipate a slew of exciting announcements and updates on future projects within the franchise. However, one teaser in particular has piqued our interest: a confused Renamon paired with a mobile phone.
The obvious speculation is that this might hint at a digital version of the Digimon Trading Card Game (TCG). While there's already a tutorial app available for iOS and Android, similar to many of Bandai Namco's physical trading card games, the success of Pokémon TCG Pocket suggests that a digital TCG could be on the horizon.
However, it's wise to temper our excitement a bit. The teaser might simply indicate that mobile devices will be used to stream the upcoming livestream later this week, rather than signaling a new mobile platform for the TCG.
Going digital
It's fair to say that, while Digimon enjoys a dedicated following, it is often overshadowed by the global phenomenon that is Pokémon. During the late '90s and early 2000s, there was a spirited rivalry between the two, but Pokémon has since claimed the crown in global pop culture.
Launching a digital TCG for Digimon wouldn't guarantee instant success, as it has for Pokémon. Nonetheless, it wouldn't be a risky move either, given the existing popularity of the Digimon TCG. Expanding its accessibility to a broader audience could be a significant achievement. We'll have to tune into the Digimon Con livestream later this month to see what's in store.
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