Digimon Survive Guilmon - How To Unlock And Download Early

If you want to download and unlock the Fire Virus type Digimon, Guilmon, early in Digimon Survive, you've come to the right place. 

Despite some delays, Bandai Namco unleashed this hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG for PC and consoles on 29th July 2022. Set in a mysterious world filled with monsters players can befriend, the game will test your survival ability. To make things a little easier, you can unlock Guilmon early!

This article outlines how you can quickly get Guilmon in Digimon Survive, unlocking and downloading it to use in deadly battles.

How to Unlock Guilmon Early in Digimon Survive

If you purchase Digimon Survive in the first month of the game's release, you will automatically get the Month One Digital Edition.

This edition is a limited-time affair, available for only one month following the game's 29th July 2022 release. 

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Those who purchase Digimon Survive within this first month get an extra, trainable monster called Guilmon. The Digimon fanbase should drool over Guilmon as it is a Fire Virus type with powerful abilities and attacks.

The thing is, Guilmon isn't available right as you launch the game. Instead, players will need to complete the Equipment tutorial at the end of the game's prologue.

This should take roughly one hour or a bit more. After this, the final step in unlocking Guilmon early in Digimon Survive is to open the main menu and select "Receive Bonus". After this, Guilmon (level 1) will be added to your team.

Digimon Survive Guilmon - How to Download

As discussed in the previous section, Guilmon is a free monster you can unlock if you purchase Digimon Survive Month One Digital Edition.

If you purchase a digital copy of Digimon Survive and download the game, the free Guilmon will automatically be downloaded.

Unfortunately for those who purchase a physical copy of Digimon Survive, you might be out of luck.

While some publications report there could be a code in the physical editions, Bandai Namco confirmed in a tweet (as per the image above) that Guilmon is only available in the Month One Digital Edition.

If you have not seen it, check out the Digimon Survive launch trailer below and get hyped for this hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG!

So there you have it, a complete, step-by-step guide to unlocking and downloading Guilmon early in Digimon Survive! Enjoy the Fire Virus type, and remember, as a free monster, Guilmon cannot be devolved after evolution.

So that's all about how to get Guilmon in Digimon Survive early.

For more on the game, check out our section dedicated to Digimon Survive news, guides, features, and more.

Featured image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Digimon Survive Guilmon - How To Unlock And Download Early FAQ

How do you download Guilmon in Digimon Survive?

If you purchase the Month One Digital Edition, Guilmon is automatically downloaded. Bad news for physical edition owners.