Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. is pleased to announce that two console game titles based on the globally popular DRAGON BALL franchise, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 and DRAGON BALL FighterZ, have each surpassed cumulative shipments* of 10 million copies worldwide.
Both titles have connected with fans all over the world as titles that provide deep and lasting enjoyment and have set a new record in shipping for DRAGON BALL console games.
About DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2
DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is a console game title released in November 2016 that invites players to enter the world of DRAGON BALL to fight alongside Goku and his friends and protect history.
This game brings a wide range of game experiences to DRAGON BALL fans around the world, including in-game collaboration with DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS, another console game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, and as a DRAGON BALL fighting game title, it has the largest number of playable characters among the existing console game titles, with up to 129 characters (including paid DLC).
Now in its seventh year after its launch, the game continues to maintain one million monthly active users, with many fans continuing to enjoy the game. The game will continue to update and improve to provide a deep and lasting gameplay experience.
About DRAGON BALL FighterZ
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a console game title released in February 2018 that allows players to enjoy DRAGON BALL style battles and effects with high quality 2.5D animation.
This title is beloved by fans all around the world and has achieved the fastest worldwide cumulative shipment of 10 million copies since the release of the first DRAGON BALL console game.
This authentic fighting game has won many awards. For instance, it was selected as the “Best Fighting Game” for the “The Game Awards 2018” and it is also highly popular as an esports title. "DRAGON BALL FighterZ World Tour," which started in August 2022, hosted both offline and online tournaments at the same time, enhancing the esports scene as an event that is not limited to a certain region but open for players to participate from all over the world.
The game introduces a communication system that reduces the lag in the battle sequence for a more satisfying combat experience. Please look forward to what is to come from DRAGON BALL FighterZ that connects fans all over the world.
Celebration Campaign for Surpassing 10 Million Copies
To celebrate both titles surpassing 10 million copies in shipping, and as a token of gratitude to fans all over the world, a special raid quest and a login campaign on DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 and 1000 hours of free DLC and a rank match challenge on DRAGON BALL FighterZ will be conducted. For details, please check the official website of each title.
*These sites are provided in Japanese.
Under Bandai Namco Group's Purpose "Fun for All into the Future," Bandai Namco Entertainment will think hard of what new types of play we could introduce into the lives of people all around the world – we're having quite a lot of fun ourselves.
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