Studio: Media.Vision

Founded: 1993 (Tokyo, Japan)

Notable Works:

• Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth (2015) & Hacker’s Memory (2017)
• Wild Arms series (1996–present, cult-classic JRPGs)
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV – Co-developed in 2018.
• Soul Sacrifice (2013, action RPG for PlayStation Vita)

Why Media.Vision is a Perfect Fit for Time Stranger

1. Proven Digimon Expertise – Their work on Cyber Sleuth revitalized the Story sub-series with a mature narrative and addictive monster-collecting mechanics. Fans commend the studio for seamlessly blending nostalgia with fresh innovation.
2. RPG Mastery – With decades of experience in turn-based and action RPGs (Wild Arms, Soul Sacrifice), they understand deep combat systems and world-building.
3. Technical Evolution – Time Stranger marks their first Digimon project for PS5/Xbox Series X|S, promising enhanced visuals and smoother gameplay compared to the Vita/PS4-era Cyber Sleuth.

Challenges & Expectations

• Eight-Year Hiatus – Since Hacker’s Memory, fan anticipation has reached new heights.Media.Vision must deliver fresh Digivolution mechanics and a story that tops Cyber Sleuth’s cyber-noir themes.
• Multiplatform Debut – Bringing the series to Xbox for the first time could broaden its audience, though it demands additional refinement.

Trivia: Media.Vision also developed Digimon World: Next Order (2016), though Time Stranger is expected to return to the Story series’ traditional turn-based roots.