Op had insane potential for games. But sadly, I don't see bandai splurging enough to make a good one. This gonna be yet another half baked low quality game. Just a quick cash grab for them.
Fuck bandai.
I understand your frustration with bandai. For many years, fans wished for a new Digimon Game.
After the latest Story Game, 8 years ago, they finally announced the development of a brand-new game. There were no real alternatives. Some third-party Korean companies made their own Digimon MMO, but they were so shamelessly taking advantage of people's nostalgia, it is definitely not free 2 play friendly.
Every new event was a cash grab. It has gotten worse over the years. Now at the height, people are still paying $3000 for the release of a "new" powerful Digimon in Game. All they do is give them some party buffs or skills that make the new content easier, and people get drawn into that. A Gacha Game at its finest.
It had been 8 years since it was announced until this year when the first trailer was finally shown in the state of play. And I must say it looks great for what it is. Many excited fans, waiting for its release on October 2nd for Playstation / Xbox and Steam. Me included.
I hope there will be a One-Piece Game someday that gives people a similar excitement. We will see how the new one will turn out.