: It was originally a PlayStation Vita exclusive in Japan (2016) before being ported to PlayStation 4 as an "International Edition" in 2017, and later to Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2023.
: The game subverts the typical "monster fighter" trope by making basic biological needs (hunger, sleep, bathroom usage) the core of progression. A "Deep Order" is found in the discipline of the mundane.
Digimon World: Next Order is a monster-collecting RPG that emphasizes pet-sim mechanics like feeding, training, and discipline.