Digital World (Xros Wars)

The original Digital World before its fragmentation, protected by the warriors who would later become the DigiMemories.

In Digimon Xros Wars and its related works, the Digital World (デジタルワールド, Dejitaru Wārudo) is a world inhabited by Digimon and the principal setting of the conflict known as the Xros Wars. It exists separately from the Real World, although the development of human digital technology gradually causes the two worlds to draw closer together.

Prior to the beginning of the anime, the Digital World was broken apart into 108 independent Zones. Each Zone is represented and sustained by a fragment of the Code Crown, and whoever possesses that fragment is recognized as the ruler of the corresponding Zone. After obtaining all 108 fragments, Bagramon reformats the Digital World into seven Lands surrounding the Bagra Pandemonium.

Overview

The Digital World before the collapse of the Core and its division into 108 Zones.

The Digital World is composed of data and is inhabited by numerous communities of Digimon. Its civilizations vary considerably between regions, ranging from villages and kingdoms to highly technological cities. Each region has its own environment, inhabitants and form of government.

The Digital World and the Real World are separate worlds, but passages can be opened between them. Humans and Digimon can be transported through these passages, while the right arm of Bagramon is capable of reaching directly into the Real World. The Xros Loader can also be used to travel between the Real World and the Digital World under certain circumstances.

Following the fragmentation of the Digital World, the individual Zones are separated from one another by Digital Space. Travel between them is normally accomplished by inserting a Zone's Code Crown into a Xros Loader and using Change Zone (ゾーン移動, Zōn Idō). Certain Digimon, such as Wisemon, are capable of travelling through Digital Space by other means.

History

Anime continuity

Long before the events of Digimon Xros Wars, Bagramon discovered the existence of the Real World and attempted to bring both worlds under his rule. A group of warriors led by Omegamon opposed him.

At the same time, the continued advancement of digital technology in the Real World caused the two worlds to draw closer together. The resulting energy destabilized the Digital World's Core, eventually causing the world to break apart. Its territory was divided into 108 Zones and the original Code Crown was fragmented into 108 pieces, one for each Zone. The warriors who had fought against Bagramon were caught in the collapse and transformed into DigiMemories.

The fragmentation left the Zones isolated from one another within Digital Space. Although Digimon rebuilt settlements and civilizations within the surviving regions, the absence of a unified ruler allowed armies to compete for control of the Code Crowns. Bagramon established the Bagra Army and began conquering Zones, intending to collect every fragment and reconstruct the Digital World under his rule.

Shoutmon, who sought to become Digimon King, formed Xros Heart with Kudou Taiki and opposed the Bagra Army. Blue Flare, led by Aonuma Kiriha, and Twilight, initially controlled by Dark Knightmon, also took part in the struggle for the Code Crowns.

When Xros Heart claimed the last remaining Code Crown in Sword Zone, the reformation of the Digital World began even though the Code Crowns remained divided among several factions. The Zones controlled by Taiki started to reunite and were reshaped according to his wishes, restoring Digimon who had previously been destroyed. Bagramon subsequently seized all 108 fragments, overriding this process and sending Taiki and his companions back to the Real World.

Bagramon then reformatted the Digital World into seven Lands surrounding the Bagra Pandemonium. Each Land was entrusted to one of the Death Generals, who subjected its inhabitants to suffering in order to gather negative energy, which was transmitted to the Code Crown.

After Xros Heart defeated the Death Generals, Dark Knightmon converted the Code Crown into the Dark Stone. The negative energy stored within it was used to initiate D5, Bagramon's plan to merge the Digital World with the Real World and destroy all life other than himself.

During the final battle, the Code Crown chose Taiki and entered his Xros Loader. Taiki used its power to call the Digimon of the Digital World into the Real World and perform a Final Xros, creating Shoutmon X7: Superior Mode. Following the defeat of Darkness Bagramon, the Digital World was restored and Shoutmon returned there with the Code Crown.

By the time of Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time, the Digital World is at peace and Shoutmon has become its king. Most of the members of Xros Heart reside there, while Digimon entering the Real World generally appear within DigiQuartz. After the defeat of Quartzmon, the Digimon gathered in the Real World return to the Digital World.

The original Code Crown, before it was divided into 108 fragments.

The Digital World's Core becoming unstable as the Digital World and Real World draw closer together.

The Code Crown splitting into 108 fragments following the fragmentation of the Digital World.

Manga continuity

In the Digimon Xros Wars manga, the Digital World is also divided into Zones, but its history and governing system differ from those of the anime.

The Digital World was formerly administered by Yggdrasill. After Yggdrasill attempted to destroy the Real World and was defeated, Homeostasis was created as a calmer and more protective successor. Homeostasis governs the Digital World from the Realm of God, with the Royal Knights and an army of Angel Digimon serving under it.

Bagramon was originally a high-ranking Angel Digimon. He became concerned that despair generated by humans was affecting the Digital World and increasing the number of Dark Digimon. When he challenged the system maintained by Homeostasis, he was cast out of the Realm of God. He later founded the Bagra Army and began the Xros Wars against Homeostasis and the Royal Knights.

The manga's Digital World contains Zones and Code Crowns, but it is never reformatted into the seven Lands. Instead, the story continues to take place across various Zones, several of which do not appear in the anime. Bagramon's ultimate plan centers on the awakening of Zeed Millenniumon, whose emergence threatens to destroy both the Digital World and the Real World.

Following the defeat of Zeed Millenniumon and Ultimate Chaosmon, the Digital World survives. Dark Knightmon is redeemed and departs to travel throughout the world, while Taiki and the members of Xros Heart continue to maintain their connection with it.

Composition

Core and Code Crown

The Digital World possesses a Core. Energy produced by the convergence of the Digital World and the Real World destabilized this Core and caused the world's fragmentation.

The original Code Crown was a single object associated with the entire Digital World. When the world split apart, the Code Crown was divided into 108 fragments that became the cores of the individual Zones. Collecting all of them makes it possible to reconstruct and reshape the Digital World according to the holder's wishes.

Although Bagramon succeeds in taking the complete Code Crown and using it to reformat the world, it ultimately rejects him and chooses Taiki. Following Bagramon's defeat, the Code Crown returns to the restored Digital World with Shoutmon.

Geography

Xros Heart travelling through Digital Space between Zones.

Because the Digital World undergoes several large-scale reconstructions, it does not have a single permanent geography during the series.

During the first Xros Wars, its habitable territory consists of the 108 Zones scattered throughout Digital Space. The Zones have highly varied environments and are not arranged as adjoining countries. Travel between them therefore requires dimensional transportation rather than conventional overland travel.

Following Bagramon's reformatting, the Digital World consists primarily of the seven Lands arranged around the Bagra Pandemonium. Each Land is connected to the others through dimensional routes controlled by the Bagra Army. After the defeat of Darkness Bagramon, the Digital World is restored, though the exact geographical form taken by the restored world is not shown in detail.

Zones

After its Core became unstable, the Digital World was divided into 108 Zones. Each Zone is comparable to a country and contains a fragment of the original Code Crown. A Zone's Code Crown represents both the region itself and the right to rule it.

The destruction of a Zone's physical structure can cause it to collapse into Digital Space. Digimon caught in a collapsing Zone are at risk of being destroyed unless they are transferred elsewhere or stored within a Xros Loader.

A person in possession of a Zone's Code Crown can use a Xros Loader to travel to another Zone. The Code Crown may also release the power or data of its corresponding region, as when the Code Crown of Sand Zone is used to form the Pyramid of Revival.

Several Zones floating within Digital Space following the fragmentation of the Digital World.

The following Zones are visited or identified in the anime:

Image	Zone	Description	Code Crown
	Green Zone	A fertile region containing forests, open plains and several Digimon settlements. It is the first Zone visited by Taiki, Akari and Zenjirou.	Appears after Mad Leomon's defeat.
	Island Zone	An oceanic region formed by numerous islands. The largest apparent island is actually the body of King Whamon.	Kept in a Whamon-shaped shrine inside King Whamon.
	Magma Zone	A volcanic region containing ancient ruins and extensive underground tunnels.	Emerges from the ground after Ancient Volcamon's defeat.
	Lake Zone	A region dominated by a large lake, with Bastia Castle situated at its center.	Hidden inside a Bastemon-shaped statue in Bastia Castle.
	Sand Zone	A desert region containing pyramids, ruins and other structures associated with Pharaohmon.	Given by Revolmon after passing Pharaohmon's test.
	Heaven Zone	A city situated on a floating island and governed through presidential elections.	Sealed within the Temple of Darkness, accessible to the President.
	Forest Zone	A densely forested region inhabited by numerous insect Digimon and protected by Deckerdramon.	Protected by Deckerdramon.
	Dust Zone	A wasteland covered in refuse discarded from other Zones.	Located inside Dark Knightmon's tower.
	Shinobi Zone	A mountainous region inhabited by ninja Digimon.	Guarded by Karatenmon, who must be made to laugh.
	Disc Zone	A region ruled by Mercuremon. It collapses following the battle between Xros Heart and Blue Flare.	Held by Mercuremon.
	Sweets Zone	A region whose landscape and structures are composed largely of confectionery.	Seized by Matadrmon.
	Sword Zone	A region inhabited by swordsman Digimon who value honorable combat.	Obtained after Grademon's defeat.

Gold Zone is also shown in a flashback. The manga introduces several additional Zones, including Snow Zone, Colosseum Zone, Corridor Zone, River Zone, Rain Zone, Jupiter Zone, Factory Zone, Bamboo Zone, Mist Zone and Study Zone.

Digital Space

Digital Space is the unstable void situated between Zones. Most Digimon are unable to maintain their forms there for extended periods of time. Wisemon uses the space contained within his Book to protect himself while travelling through it.

When Taiki is separated from the Sword Zone during an attack by Arkadimon, he becomes stranded in Digital Space and encounters Wisemon. Millenniumon is also sealed outside a Zone in Digital Space in the manga.

Lands

After collecting all 108 Code Crowns, Bagramon reformats the Digital World into seven Lands. The Lands surround the Bagra Pandemonium and each is ruled by a Death General. Each Land has a luminous core corresponding to one of the seven colors of the visible spectrum.

The Digital World after being reformatted into seven Lands, with the Bagra Pandemonium situated beneath it.

The following Lands are visited or identified in the anime:

Image	Land	Ruler	Description
	Dragon Land	Dorbickmon	A volcanic kingdom inhabited by Dragon Digimon and dominated by the Death General's dragon army.
	Vampire Land	Neo Vamdemon	A dark kingdom whose inhabitants are repeatedly drained of their energy by Neo Vamdemon.
	Honey Land	Zamielmon	A forested kingdom in which the native Digimon are hunted for sport.
	Cyber Land	Splashmon	A technologically advanced kingdom whose cities are surrounded by water. Splashmon uses deception and psychological warfare to turn its inhabitants against one another.
	Gold Land	Olegmon	A maritime kingdom formed by islands and oceans, ruled from Olegmon's fleet.
	Canyon Land	Gravimon	A rocky kingdom of deep canyons in which Gravimon can manipulate gravity.
	Bright Land	Apollomon	A sunlit kingdom governed by Apollomon and containing Hell's Field.

The following areas form part of, or are directly associated with, the Lands:

Image	Area	Location	Description
	Hell's Field	Bright Land	A hellish battleground where Apollomon is forced to fight and execute prisoners.
	Prison Land	Separate dimension	A hidden spiritual dimension in which Dark Knightmon imprisons the souls of deceased Digimon.
	Bagra Pandemonium	Center of the Digital World	The stronghold of the Bagra Army, situated at the center of the seven Lands.

Government

Yggdrasill, the Information Tree and former governing system of the Digital World.

The fragmented Digital World has no single recognized ruler at the beginning of Digimon Xros Wars. Authority is instead exercised locally within each Zone. Possession of a Zone's Code Crown is treated as proof of sovereignty, although local communities may have their own rulers or political systems.

The struggle to reunite the Code Crowns is closely connected to competing visions of how the Digital World should be ruled. Shoutmon seeks to become the Digimon King in order to protect the inhabitants of the Digital World, while Kiriha initially believes that its ruler should be whoever proves strongest. Bagramon, meanwhile, seeks absolute control over both the Digital World and the Real World.

After obtaining the complete Code Crown, Bagramon briefly becomes the effective ruler of the Digital World and delegates control of the seven Lands to the Death Generals. Following his defeat, Shoutmon fulfils his ambition and becomes the Digimon King.

In the manga, Homeostasis occupies the position of the Digital World's god and governing system, while the Royal Knights act as its guardians. This system does not appear to govern the Digital World in the anime continuity.

Inhabitants

The Digital World is inhabited primarily by Digimon. Its population is divided among independent settlements, kingdoms, military forces and travelling communities. Some Digimon live peacefully within villages or cities, while others join armies such as Xros Heart, Blue Flare, Twilight or the Bagra Army.

Death and revival are depicted differently from some other representations of the Digital World. Destroyed Digimon may leave data behind, while the souls of certain deceased Digimon can be imprisoned in Prison Land. Deceased Digimon can also be brought back to life through the Revival Circuit, and the completed Code Crown can restore those who were previously destroyed.

Relationship with the Real World

The Digital World and Real World affect one another through digital technology and human emotions. In the anime, technological development causes the distance between them to decrease, contributing to the destabilization of the Digital World's Core. Bagramon later attempts to merge the worlds through D5.

In the manga, negative human emotions affect the balance of the Digital World and lead to the growing number of Dark Digimon. This phenomenon is one of the reasons Bagramon rebels against Homeostasis.

A Xros Loader can open passages between the two worlds. Bagramon and Dark Knightmon are also capable of interfering directly with the Real World. During the final conflicts of both the anime and manga, large numbers of Digimon materialize in the Real World.

DigiQuartz is distinct from the Digital World. It is a separate space existing between the Digital World and the Real World, and becomes the principal setting of Digimon Hunts in Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time.

Appearances

Anime

The fragmented Digital World is composed of 108 Zones.

Digimon Xros Wars & The Evil Death Generals and the Seven Kingdoms

Taiki, Hinomoto Akari and Tsurugi Zenjirou are drawn into Green Zone after Taiki receives a Xros Loader in response to Shoutmon's call. They become involved in the war between the Digimon armies and travel through multiple Zones while collecting Code Crowns.

The Bagra Army eventually obtains the completed Code Crown and expels them to the Real World.

Taiki and Kiriha return to find that the Digital World has been reformatted into seven Lands ruled by the Death Generals. They travel through the Lands, liberating their inhabitants and reuniting with their former companions.

Bagramon subsequently uses the Dark Stone to activate D5, but is defeated by Shoutmon X7: Superior Mode. The Digital World is restored and Shoutmon becomes its king.

Digimon Xros Wars: The Young Hunters Who Leapt Through Time

The Digital World itself is rarely visited, with most Digimon activity taking place in DigiQuartz and the Real World. Shoutmon continues to rule the Digital World and returns to assist Taiki during the battle against Quartzmon.

Manga

Digimon Xros Wars

Taiki, Akari and Zenjirou are transported to the Digital World and arrive near the Village of Smiles in Green Zone. They form Xros Heart and travel across the Zones while opposing the Bagra Army and collecting Code Crowns.

The war eventually expands into the Real World when the Bagra Army invades Odaiba. Xros Heart later returns to the Digital World with members of the Royal Knights to prevent the fulfilment of Homeostasis' prophecy concerning Zeed Millenniumon.

Video Games

Digimon Battle Walker

In Digimon Battle Walker, the shopping center is presented as having become the Digital World, which players explore as Generals accompanied by partner Digimon. The promotional video refers to its exploration areas as Zones, but does not identify them with any specific Zones from the anime or manga.

Digimon Xros Arena

In the home console version of Digimon Xros Arena, the principal setting is the Digimon Xros Tower.

The tower contains facilities dedicated to summoning Digimon, obtaining items, playing minigames, and viewing Digimon data. Its fifth floor houses the X Arena, where two players can battle each other, while the sixth through fifteenth floors contain Battle Quest challenges. By completing these challenges, the player gains access to higher floors and eventually reaches the Final Stage at the top of the tower.

The Digital World map in Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars.

Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars Red & Blue

In Digimon Story: Super Xros Wars Red & Blue, Taiki and his companions are transported to the previously unseen LS-tou Zone by a mysterious Melody. There, they meet Spadamon and become involved in a conflict over the Zone's fate. The Zone is explored through several areas, including Fort Yard, Sky Fort, Knuckle Coast, Flower Meadow, Skull Iceberg and Lost Space.

Digimon Collectors

The game features the Village of Smiles, a settlement in Green Zone. Two cutscenes set in the village depict its community life: in "Get Heart Shoutmon!", Shoutmon helps recover the villagers' stolen Diginowa from the Bagra Army; in "Get Back Shoutmon!", he retrieves the children’s stolen New Year’s money, and they later give him a scarf bought with it.

Virtual Pets

Digimon Xros Loader

The Xros Loader toy depicts the Digital World as a map of twelve toy-exclusive Zones, each divided into several Battle Areas. The Zones are Primal Troopers, Deep Savers, Nature Spirits, Lost Forest, Sand Ruins, Ice Sanctuary, Volcanic Region, Dragon's Roar, Wind Guardians, Metal Empire, Heaven's Hell and Nightmare Soldiers. Each Zone has its own environment and is overseen by a Code Master.

The Digital World map in the Xros Loader.	The Digital World map in the Xros Loader.	The Digital World map in the Xros Loader.	The Digital World map in the Xros Loader.

Digital Monster COLOR Digimon Xros Wars 15th Edition

The device depicts four regions of the Digital World as selectable backgrounds: Green Zone, Island Zone and Magma Zone, three Zones from the fragmented world, and Dragon Land, one of the Lands formed after Bagramon's reformatting. Each region is shown in day, dusk and night versions.

TCG

Super Digica Taisen

In Digimon Xros Wars Super Digica Taisen, the Digital World is represented through individual battle stages rather than a traversable map. Each stage provides a battlefield for clashes between Digimon armies, with its own difficulty and enemy strength.