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The Dragon Ball Xenoverse games are a means of wish fulfillment. We all have these series we love and wish we could be part of them. I’ll absolutely admit that when I was 12 and both Dragon Ball and Sailor Moon were airing, I’d created a custom Sailor Scout. Self insertion is common, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 does its best to not only make these excursions entertaining and informative, but plausible.
Dragon Ball’s history is long and extensive. The manga series originally ran from 1984 until 1995 and consisted of 42 volumes. The story is covered in the Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Z Kai, and Dragon Ball Super anime series. Unless you’re dedicated, you could miss something. What’s wonderful about Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is that it doesn’t expect you to be a master. You aren’t going to be penalized if you’re a casual viewer who might’ve only kept up with one or two of the series. When each story mode episode is introduced, you get a general summary from Elder Kai. The general basics of what should have happened is offered, and there may be some hint as to how history is being altered. You may even have a chance to choose what happens. As for people who know exactly what’s happening and how things should go, you get to savor the way outside interference alters events and will be able to immediately pick out how things are and aren’t different, as well as better appreciate every bout.
To avoid spoilers, let’s go over the first few missions as examples. The first story mode mission lets us either fix the moment in history when Saiyans attacked the Earth or make sure that the Earthlings’ visit to Planet Namek went the way it did originally. Picking the Saiyan storyline has the two Kais explain that this was when Vegeta and Nappa came to Earth. Players have to help Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Tien, Krillin, and Yamcha fight back. After dealing with Vegeta and Nappa a bit, in a match that doesn’t seem too abnormal, Turles shows up to hint at the larger picture, before things get crazy. That’s when history diverges. Instead of only Vegeta turning into a Great Ape, both he and Nappa transform. In this way, we learn what did happen in the Vegeta Saga battle in Dragon Ball Z.
At the same time, this change makes the situation more plausible and, in a way, more entertaining. Instead of just telling people our custom characters are strong enough to stand alongside characters like Goku and Vegeta, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is constantly showing us. These characters absolutely need our assistance, because even if we don’t exactly remember how a battle went, it points out exactly how the situation is different, why it’s more dangerous, and makes us seem like freaking geniuses and powerhouses compared to our AI allies. Seriously, Goku died almost immediately during the “Power x10 x2? Great Ape Transformation.” Nappa and Vegeta were too bulky to get around the mountains, leaving my heroine to pick them off with ki blasts until I could pick them up by their tales and drop them on their heads. It was unintentionally hilarious, but really made me feel needed.
It helps that even Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 tends to acknowledge exactly how silly it’s getting and offers story missions that play up that angle. It makes sure this happens early on too, to ensure that the game offers the same balance of action, comedy, and drama that the manga and anime series do. The third series of story missions is set during the Dragon Ball Z’s Captain Ginyu Saga. We begin by seeing Vegeta dancing around and doing an opening pose with Jeice before introducing himself as Captain Ginyu. The Kais and Trunks note that this happened to Goku in the original timeline, with Trunks seeming especially indignant about his father appearing in such a state. OK. Good. Great. We know what we’re getting into and head to up time.
Except, when the time comes to participate in that particular battle… Captain Ginyu hasn’t body swapped with Vegeta, as he had in this story mission’s preview. Instead, he’s stolen Trunks’ body. As in the Trunks that is supposed to be your Time Patroller superior. He comes by in Captain Ginyu’s body to help your avatar and Goku set things right. Again, we’re learning about an important encounter from Dragon Ball’s history. It’s set up in a way to showcase our own abilities and make us seem as powerful as the icons we’re fighting alongside and against. Especially since our coworker and mentor, Trunks, ends up succumbing when we do not. And again, there’s tons of silliness to entertain us, because of course swapping with some of the strongest Saiyans in the universe is entertaining.
This isn’t to say there aren’t more dire encounters. After easing people in with few sets of story mode missions, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 ramps things up by bringing in Frieza. This is the first time things really feel serious, especially since your character is going to be around level 20 by this point in the game. This ensuing series of fights show how things really are in the Dragon Ball universe. You’re fighting for your life against Frieza, his Z Warriors, Lord Slug, and Turles. Lord Slug and Turles eat fruit from the Tree of Might. Frieza takes on his final form. It’s intimidating.
It’s also probably the first opportunity you’ll have to use your character’s transformation in a fight. Which is an amazing feeling. I went with a human for the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 main game, after trying a Majin in the beta, and getting the Power Pole and Nimbus for her took quite a bit of time earning and completing Great Saiyaman and Great Saiyawoman quests at Hercule’s home. There was something special about finally having the opportunity to really put this transformation to good use in these Frieza Saga-inspired fights and earning the ability to fly. Especially since this was a part of the actual anime series where my interest originally waned due to other obligations.
When you’re playing Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, the game’s story missions manage to offer an experience that welcomes you into the adventure. It doesn’t matter how much you do or don’t know about the series. It has you covered. It handles these alterations in such a way that it maintains the tone of the series, offering moments that are dangerous, dramatic, funny, and serious in equal measures. In doing so, it helps you feel like your character does have a reason for taking part in every encounter.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is immediately available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in North America and Europe. It will come to PlayStation 4s in Japan on November 2, 2016.
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Newly launched sequel outpaces its predecessor.
Initial worldwide shipments for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 have exceeded 1.4 million units, Bandai Namco announced.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 launched for PlayStation 4 in Japan today, and for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC internationally last week.
Its predecessor, Dragon Ball Xenoverse, which launched across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, took nearly a month to reach 1.5 million shipments. Today, it has topped four million units.
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Cabbe and Frost included in first DLC pack.
Bandai Namco has shared details on the first downloadable expansion pack and free updates coming to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
The first expansion pack, available through Season Pass and purchasable individually, will include two new charactersCabbe and Frostas well as new parallel quests, costumes, attacks, and more.
The free update will offer new skills, new costumes, and new attacks. All players will also be able to enjoy a new Frieza Siege Event in which they will have to defeat Friezas army in Conton City.
Winners will be rewarded with 10 exclusive Jersey costumes. A new raid boss has also been addedthe Yamcha Raid Bossin which players will fight against the Evil Yamcha to earn a special title.
In Europe, Bandai Namco will offer five new teachers to its VIP corner (Future Gohan, Bardock, Cooler, Android 16 and Whis).
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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A look at the action game's upcoming additions.
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Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 introducing the games upcoming updates and downloadable content.
Heres everything thats highlighted in the trailer:
Updates (free)Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Season Pass (2,500 yen)
- Awakening Techniques
- Super Saiyan Blue: Kaio-ken Goku
- Hit
- Learn New Skills from New Teachers
- Android 16
- Bardock
- Future Gohan
- Whis
- Cooler
- Customizations
- New Costumes
- New Emotions
- More!
- New Events
- A sovereign invasion in Conton City?!
- Get event rewards!
- DLC Pack 1 (launches December 20) New techniques, new costumes, and new teachers! Youll even obtain new parallel quests and emotions!
- New Playable Character: Cabba
- New Playable Character: Frost
- New Teacher Character: Hit
- DLC Pack 2
- DLC Pack 3
- DLC Pack 4
Watch the trailer below.
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Bandai Namco announces Switch support.
Bandai Namco has announced it is bringing Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 to Switch. A release date has not been decided.Ads by Kiosked
The company also said it has plans to bring the Tales of series, Taiko Drum Master series, and more (further series not named) to the platform one after the other.
Update 1:05 a.m.: Here is the U.S. press release:
Bandai Entertainment America Inc. Confirms Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Working Title) Coming to Nintendo Switch in the Americas, with Tales of and Taiko Drum Master in DevelopmentRead More
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Working Title), the most expansive Dragon Ball videogame experience to-date, will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch™ system for the Americas. Nintendo Switch players will be able to experience many of the adventures and epic battles that make up the heart of the Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2 gameplay experience. Nintendo Switch players can also look forward to sharing their Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 experience through local co-op gameplay, enabling players to share their Dragon Ball adventure with friends. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. will share more details soon regarding the debut of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (Working Title) on the Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned!
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New characters, story event, additional stage, more.
Bandai Namco has revealed the upcoming DB Super Pack 2 and free update for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
Due out in February, the DB Super Pack 2 includes:
A free update due out alongside the add-on will introduce the following:
- Two new playable characters Champa and Vados.
- A new story event The God of Destruction Champa approaches Conton City.
- An additional stage Unnamed Planet.
- Eight new attacks.
- Three new costumes.
- The Space Pod A new vehicle to use within Conton City.
- Super Souls & Emotes.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Switch version is also in development.
- Five new costumes (four for the TP Medal Shop; one as a Raid Boss reward).
- Three new accessories (two for the TP Medal Shop; one as a Raid Boss reward).
- Five new attacks.
- New rule for the Tenkaichi Tournament.
- Tenkaichi Tournament Jersey.
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Bandai Namco revealed in the latest issue of V-Jump what fans can expect to see in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2s new DLC pack, which features Zamasu and Super Saiyan Rosé plus the return of Bojack. [Thanks, DB-Z.]
The DLC Pack 3 revolves around the Future Trunks Saga of Dragon Ball Super, and it brings Zamasu, Goku Black in his Super Saiyan Rosé form, and Bojack as playable characters. The magazine scan also notes that Bojack will also appear as a master.
Other content includes three parallel quests, five new techniques, three new costumes, two emotes, and more. The DLC Pack 3 releases in Japan in April, so well likely hear something about it soon for the West. Itll likely go for $9.99 for non-Season Pass owners if its anything like the previous two packs.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game is also releasing on Nintendo Switch.
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We previously reported that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is getting its new DLC pack in Japan featuring Zamasu, Super Saiyan Rosé Goku Black, and Bojack. Bandai Namco recently shared more on the DLC.
The DB Super Pack 3 that focuses on the Future Trunks Saga will also release in the West, featuring additional characters, new parallel quests, additional skills, costumes, and more. Heres a look at what it features:
- 3 Additional Characters: Goku Black Rose, Zamasu and Bojack.
- 3 New Parallel Quests
- 5 Additional Skills
- 4 Additional Costumes
- 5 Super Souls
- 2 Emotes
- Bojack as a Master, leading to new quests to unlock new Skills, Chats, Marks, and Nicknames.
In celebration of this new announcement, the Bojack Costume is now available in the TP Medal Shop. Keep in mind that youll need to own the Bojack Costume in order to get him as a Master when DB Super Pack 3 releases.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Adds new playable characters Goku Black Rose, Zamasu, and Bojack.
Bandai Namco will release the DB Super Pack 3 for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 on April 25, the company announced.
The pack will add the following content:
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Switch version is also in development.
- 3 Additional Characters: Goku Black Rose, Zamasu, and Bojack
- 3 New Parallel Quests
- 5 Additional Skills
- 4 Additional Costumes
- 5 Super Souls
- 2 Emotes
- Bojack as a Master, leading to new quests to unlock new Skills, Chats, Marks, and Nicknames
Watch a trailer for DB Super Pack 3 below.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - PS4/XB1/PC - DB Super Pack 3 (DLC Gameplay Video)
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Announcement due at Tales of Festival 2017?
The Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, a Tales of series title for Switch, and a Taiko Drum Master title for Switch are all due out by March 31, 2018 in Japan, Bandai Namco revealed in its financial presentation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.
The three titles, which were previously announced, are listed under the “trends for fiscal year 2017” section of the presentation, under “proactive support for a new platform,” followed by “Nintendo Switch-bound titles.” Bandai Namco’s fiscal year 2017 began on April 1, 2017 and ends on March 31, 2018.
Tales of Festival 2017 will run from June 2 to 4 in Japan. We’ll likely hear about any new Tales developments in the lead-up to or at the event.
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First two screenshots of the Switch version.
The Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will launch this fall in North America (were waiting on confirmation for Europe), Bandai Namco announced.
On Switch, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will feature ad-hoc play, motion control support, and two-player battles on one system using the Joy-Con controllers.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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First screenshots of the Switch version.
The Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will launch this fall in North America and Europe, Bandai Namco announced.
On Switch, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will feature ad-hoc play, motion control support, and two-player battles on one system using the Joy-Con controllers.
Additionally, Bandai Namco announced that the DB Super Pack 4 downloadable content, which features Fused Zamasu and Super Saiyan Blue Vegito as playable characters, as well as new moves and missions, will launch in June for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Includes playable Fused Zamasu and SSGSS Vegito, more.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 downloadable content DB Super Pack 4 will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on June 27, Bandai Namco announced.
The add-on will include two new playable characters, Fused Zamasu and SSGSS Vegito, as well as the new Warrior of Hope storyline, a new playable stage, parallel quests, new costumes, ultimate skills, and more.
In addition to the paid add-on, free content will be available for all players in the TP Medal Shop, including new costumes, new attacks, and two new raid quest bosses.
Dragon Ball Xnoverse 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Switch version is due out this fall.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is gets its next set of DLC with the DB Super Pack 4 today and it adds two powerful characters in Fused Zamasu and SSGSS Vegito as well as a new Warrior of Hope storyline and more.
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In addition to the two new fighters and Warrior of Hope storyline, the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2s DLC #4 includes a new playable stage, parallel quests, new costumes, ultimate skills, and more.
Theres also free content available for all players at the TP Medal Shop with new costumes, new attacks, and two new raid quest bosses.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The Nintendo Switch version releases in Japan on September 7 and in the West in Fall 2017.
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Motion controls, six-player local multiplayer, and more.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will launch for Switch on September 22 in the Americas and Europe, Bandai Namco announced.
The Switch version will have exclusive features, including a motion control option during battles to execute famous moves such as the Kamehameha and the Spirit Bomb, local ad-hoc multiplayer with up to six players, local battles with two Joy-Cons on one system, and the ability to play wherever you want.
Heres an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:Its Time to Go Super Saiyan on Nintendo SwitchDragon Ball Xenoverse 2 first launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in October 2016. In Japan, the Switch version will launch on September 7.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 builds upon the highly popular Dragon Ball Xenoverse with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch includes Nintendo Switch-specific features and a different way of playing with your friends both locally and online.
Key Features
- Switch specific controls and functionality, for example perform the Kamehameha and Spirit Bomb with the Joy-Con motion controls.
- Six player local play mode (additional Nintendo Switch units required).
- Use individual Joy-Con controllers to play the game with a friend locally.
- Relive the Dragon Ball story by time traveling and protecting historic moments in the Dragon Ball universe.
- More in-depth avatar creation system and battle adjustments compared to Dragon Ball Xenoverse.
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Switch version due out in September.
Bandai Namco has released the debut trailer for the Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
The Switch version offers exclusive features including Switch-specific controls and functionality (performing the Kamehameha and Spirit Bomb with the Joy-Con motion controls, for example), a six-player local multiplayer mode, and the ability to use each Joy-Con individually to play the game with a friend locally.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is due out for Switch in Japan on September 7, and in the Americas and Europe on September 22. It is already available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Watch the trailer below.
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Bandai Namco released the latest video clip for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and how it plays on the Nintendo Switch version, where youll get to use the Joy-Cons to pull off Kamehameha motions.
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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has the option that allows you to play against another player using a single system and Joy-Con each, along with an exclusive multiplayer mode that supports up to six players locally. Its other console-exclusive feature is a motion control system that allows you to perform signature Dragon Ball moves like the Kamehameha or Spirit Bomb to perform attacks in the game.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 releases in Japan on September 7, 2017 for Nintendo Switch. North America and Europe gets the game on September 22. You can catch its first trailer for the Switch version in our earlier report.
source: GematsuA look at some of the Switch version's unique features.
Bandai Namco has released the second trailer for the Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
The Switch version offers exclusive features including Switch-specific controls and functionality (performing the Kamehameha and Spirit Bomb with the Joy-Con motion controls, for example), a six-player local multiplayer mode, and the ability to use each Joy-Con individually to play the game with a friend locally.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is due out for Switch in Japan on September 7, and in the Americas and Europe on September 22. It is already available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Watch the trailer below.
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Additional characters due out this fall.
Bandai Namco has released a trailer for new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2downloadable characters Dabra and Majin Buu (Gohan Absorbed).
Both characters are due out this fall across all versions of the game, and also include Zamasu as a new master.
They will not be part of the games existing Season Pass.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
Watch the trailer below.
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Free "Hero Colosseum" content also planned.
Android 13 and Tapion will join Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 as playable characters via paid downloadable content, the latest issue of V-Jump reveals.
Universe 2 and Universe 11 battle costumes will also be released as paid downloadable content.
Bandai Namco is also planning to release a free Hero Colosseum game facility, which enables figure-based battles with each other and adds a new story.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
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