Dragon Ball FighterZ launched for PS4, Xbox One, and PC earlier this year to general praise, and the most success a Dragon Ball game by Bandai Namco has seen yet. Now, it will be coming over to Nintendo’s hybrid console- and ahead of that, Ryokutya reports that Bandai Namco and Arc Systems Works will let players go hands on with it with a beta test.

The beta test for the Switch version of the game is scheduled for August, with more specific dates presumably to be shared closer to when it’s due to go live. In other good news, it has also been confirmed that the Switch version will have the capability for local 3v3 matches, which should be fun when you’re on the go. I wonder if Joycons will be supported for this mode.

Finally, Bandai Namco has also confirmed base form Vegeta and Goku will be added to the game as DLC in early August. Presumably, they will be available on the Switch from the get go, when that version launches on September 28 worldwide.

Dragon Ball FighterZ
New DLC characters coming in early August:
Normal Vegeta, has Galick Gun & Galaxy Breaker
Normal Goku, has Kaioken & Super Spirit Bomb

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— 黒凧 BlackKite (@bk2128) July 18, 2018

Arc System Works’ Dragon Ball Fighter Z continues to add new DLC characters. After Broly and Bardock, Vegito and Zamasu (Fused) are hogging the spotlight, bringing their overpowered move-sets to the fighter on May 31st. Check out how Vegito in Super Saiyan Blue form handles in the newest gameplay trailer.

Vegito is a result of Goku and Vegeta fusing, and then going Super Saiyan Blue. The transformation was seen in the “Future” Trunks Saga in Dragon Ball Super and saw the duo battle Zamasu (Fused) in an epic battle. As you’d expect, Vegito Blue’s Spirit Excalibur, Meteor Ultimate and Final Kamehameha are included, destroying opponents in dramatic fashion.

When battling Zamasu (Fused), there will be an Dramatic Scene included, presumably to relive their animated confrontation. Vegito and Zamasu (Fused) are included in the FighterZ Pass along with previously released and forthcoming DLC characters for $34.99. They’ll also be available to purchase standalone so don’t fret. Stay tuned for more updates in the meantime.

Within the preview version of Dragon Ball FighterZ the roster was rather small, but filled with some of the more famous heroes and villains. We have Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta, along with Frieza, Perfect Cell, and Majin Buu. If you’re reading this, you’re probably a big Dragon Ball Fighter fan, so there’s no need to go into much detail on their appearance; but I will say that each character is represented with respect, something the the highly acclaimed anime deserves. Each character model is well crafted and very authentic looking. There are no dips in quality from any of the characters I saw.

"This may be a surprise for many, but Dragon Ball FighterZ is an extremely easy game to learn."

This fighting is fast paced and no time is wasted as soon as you hit the button resulting into a devastating attack your character unleashes upon the enemy. There are several variations in moves: Heavy attacks, medium attacks, light attacks, special attack; along with assist buttons for either bumper controls. Since you can choose up to three different characters, getting who you think is best and what their skill sets are is important. And though many of the fighters play with the same overall button layout, it really comes down to the special moves at the end.

This may be a surprise for many, but Dragon Ball FighterZ is an extremely easy game to learn. Special moves take no combos to pull off but a single button press. Seeing the powers from the anime come to life was really special. During certain move sequences, the camera turns toward the character in an uncontrolled 3D cut-scene-style moment that looks incredible; then it goes right back to the 2D fighting style. With the high octane feel of the fighting, every move feels great and fluid, while dealing some nice damage in the process. There wasn’t a hiccup in the entire match that I participated in.

Assists are a little insane and last for a ridiculous amount of time. You can call in your assist character to help you out during a fight at any given time. The funny thing is that you can call in these assist characters over and over again until your assist bar runs dry. When the assist bar becomes barren, your character is vulnerable as the bar must load once again and it will take a long time. If this happens to your enemy, it becomes very easy to blast away at them during this charge time. And the reason for that is when they’re trying to pull off major combos, you can whip out an assist and obliterate them and they can’t assist back. So it’s a good idea to use your assist when required, or wait until your opponent has wasted his.

"The world of Dragon Ball FighterZ is impressive, and something that fans have been wanting for a long time"

The stages in the game are not only magnificent and as authentic as found within the anime itself, but also interactive. Things like blasting away at your opponent is fun and all, but not every energy blast will hit them. Some of those ricochet off into the backdrop of the stage and actually change the aesthetics of said stage. Blowing up buildings and other background objects in the game is now a thing, and it looks and feels great. As battles nearing their end, it’s possible in some scenarios to blast your opponent into outer space, or even cause a massive explosion. But that’s not all, when the battle resumes you are then partaking on the hellish planet you just blew up into a lava spewing mess. Scenes such as these are quite fantastic to see. As for stages, I was only able to spot the World Martial Arts Tournament stage and Planet Namek, but hopefully some neat stages are soon to come.

Overall, the world of Dragon Ball FighterZ is impressive, and something that fans have been wanting for a long time. With its intense speed, comprehensive battle system, and awesome special moves and assists, this a game you need to keep an eye out for.

This game was previewed on the Xbox One X.

EVO 2017 was chock-full of news this year, not the least of which included Arc System Works’ Dragon Ball Fighter Z. The developer (which also announced BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle) took the opportunity to introduce Trunks as a playable character. If you were hunkering for some more DBZ-fueled fighting, then the new trailer has enough for you.

In the Dragon Ball Z universe, Trunks is Vegeta’s son and a Saiyan like his father. This version comes from the future though and along with possessing Super Saiyan powers, he also uses a sword for attacking. Trunks was first introduced after the Frieza saga when he annihilated Frieza and his father King Cold.

It was also announced that closed beta registrations for Dragon Ball Fighter Z would start on July 26th. The title itself would be coming out in early 2018 and we can’t wait. What are your thoughts on the new trailer? Let us know in the comments below.

Dragon Ball FighterZ looks great- the new fighting game by Arc Systems Works looks fantastic, and has shot up to being one of the most anticipated games on everyone’s lists. The issue, of course, is that the game has no Switch version- which is odd and bizarre, because the Switch’s demographics are perfect for the kind of game FighterZ would be.

A Switch version of the game has been discussed before- and it will be discussed again later, but not until Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 launches for the Switch later this year. Speaking to Destructoid, Tomoko Hiroki, the producer of FighterZ, said that “we want players to first [play Xenoverse 2], and then we can talk about FighterZ.”

I mean, it does make sense- why would Bandai Namco want to undermine sales of Xenoverse 2 by taking attention away from it with a newer, fresher, more exciting looking product? Still, I suppose Switch fans find themselves wishing the uncertainty would just end.

Dragon Ball Fighter Z looks to be a great, incredible new age fighting game based on the beloved Japanese franchise. It was announced yesterday at Microsoft’s E3 presser, but we didn’t actually get to see much of it. Thankfully, that changes now, with this brand new gameplay video for it that just got posted on Bandai Namco’s channel.

The trailer shows off multiple beloved characters from the series, including protagonist Goku, fan favorite Vegeta, and the villain of the Buu saga, Majin Buu. We also get to see Frieza. The game looks beautiful, like an anime in motion.

Dragon Ball Fighter Z will launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2018. Right now, it has a closed beta for all three of those platforms, scheduled for Summer. Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more coverage and information, and let us know what you think of this new gameplay video in the comments section below.