The video game Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit was released for the WonderSwan handheld console in Japan.
The sequel to the original game, Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit 2, was released for PlayStation in Japan, expanding the series' availability.
The first known gathering of Tamers and their Digimon to compete in battle challenges.
Creation of the Battle Spirit arena where Tamers can train and fight with their Digimon in controlled digital environments.
The first major tournament in the Battle Spirit arena where top Tamers compete for recognition and rank.
Malicious Digimon begin to appear within the Battle Spirit arena, challenging Tamers with new threats.
Tamers cooperate to defeat the spreading dark Digimon and stabilize the Battle Spirit arena.
The decisive battle wherein Tamers face off against the primary dark Digimon leader to restore peace to the virtual battleground.