Digimon Survive guide: How to unlock Guilmon early

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The highly anticipated JRPG (Japanese role-playing game) Digimon Survive is out right now for consoles and PC. Bandai Namco and developer Hyde combine visual-novel elements and turn-based tactics for a refreshing entry in the iconic monster-taming series. With over 100 Digimon featured in the game, many fan favorites also make the cut.

One of them is Guilmon, the Fire Virus-type Digimon. He is playable as well but not readily available in the game. Here is how to obtain Guilmon.

There are two ways to obtain the reptile-esque red monster. The first option applies to the digital version or, more specifically, the Month One Digital Edition. It is nothing extraordinary; players only need to purchase the game digitally on their preferred platform of choice before the end of August. Doing so grants access to Guilmon right from the start.

This can be confirmed by booting the game and going to the menu, where players will be notified that they have obtained the critter and that it has been downloaded. Of course, this offer will no longer be valid after August as it is a move to make fans purchase the game.

The second option applies to the physical copy, meaning console versions. Unlike the digital version, players who purchase Digimon Survive within a month of its release will not find it downloaded. Instead, they will receive a code with the game box that can be entered to redeem Guilmon. This should unlock the character for use in the game.

But what about fans who do not intend to purchase the game any time soon? No worries, as Guilmon is indeed available in the title but needs to be unlocked. Players will need to beat the Equipment tutorial section in the Prologue to render Guilmon available. Yes, this Month One perk only unlocks