At the recent Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour 2022/2023 Finals, Bandai Namco announced a new title in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series. The trailer showcases the older games (running on a CRT TV, no less) before transitioning to Goku as he transforms into Super Saiyan Blue form.
Further details, like the release date, platforms or official name, remain a mystery. There could be more at EVO 2023 from August 4th to 6th, especially since Dragon Ball FighterZ is part of the official line-up. As such, Super Saiyan Blue’s inclusion could mean adapting storylines from Dragon Ball Super.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi debuted in 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and featured a roster of 64 fighters. Unlike Dragon Ball FighterZ, the perspective is from behind the characters, lending a 3D arena feel to battles. Subsequent titles also adapted storylines from the manga and anime.
With 2007’s Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 as the last mainline title in the series, it should be interesting to see how the new title evolves the formula. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.
