: Each recruited Digimon adds a functional upgrade to the city, such as a laboratory for evolution tracking, a restaurant for stat-boosting meals, or a farm for resource management. Real-Time AI Combat
Combat in Next Order is unique because it is semi-autonomous. The Digimon fight on their own based on their AI and personality, while the player acts as a "Commander."
: By cheering or giving specific commands, players spend "Order Points" to trigger powerful attacks.
Unlike the more traditional turn-based Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth series, Next Order focuses on the survival-sim aspect of the franchise. Players must manage the biological needs of two Digimon partners simultaneously. This involves:
Next Order succeeds because it leans into the "V-Pet" roots of the Digimon brand. It is a game about patience and management rather than raw power-leveling. For fans of the original PlayStation title, it offers a nostalgic yet modernized experience; for newcomers, it provides a high-stakes RPG where your strongest allies are temporary, and your primary goal is to foster a legacy that survives beyond a single lifetime.