Bandai Namco has revealed the GAKU-RAN DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger. The new DLC will release in January 2026 as part of the Season Pass.
The GAKU-RAN DLC is officially titled Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 2: GAKU-RAN. It adds new Digivolution routes for five Mega-level Digimon. The content focuses on the BAN-TYO group and its delinquent school leader theme.
The GAKU-RAN lineup includes BanchoLeomon, BanchoStingmon, BanchoLillymon, BanchoMamemon, and BanchoGolemon. BanchoLeomon already appears in the base game. Because of this, Bandai Namco has not yet confirmed the fifth new Mega Digimon.
This release serves as the second episode in the planned three-episode DLC lineup included with the Season Pass. The roadmap lists the remaining episode pack as coming soon.
The GAKU-RAN DLC also introduces a new story episode. This episode centers on Hiroko Sagisaka, a schoolmate of Inori, and expands her role in the narrative.
Bandai Namco has also released a teaser trailer for the GAKU-RAN DLC. The video offers an early look at the new Digimon and story content.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players need the base game to access the Season Pass content. The PC version uses Denuvo anti-tamper DRM.
Editor’s Take
The GAKU-RAN DLC strikes a good balance between mechanical additions and narrative expansion. New Digivolution routes add depth for returning players, while the Hiroko-focused episode helps keep the Season Pass from feeling like a purely mechanical update.
