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Bandai Namco has announced thatDragon Ball Xenoverse 2will be getting its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrade later in May.Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2was first released in 2016, following the success of its 2015 predecessor.Xenoverse 2players create their own character to fight off enemies that threaten theDragon Balltimeline as a member of the Time Patrol. The game has been a big success ever since its release almost eight years ago, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.
Xenoverse 2’s nearly decade-long supporthas contributed to its longevity, and it is still getting free updates and DLC to this day. These updates have added new playable characters like Orange Piccolo from theDragon Ball Super: Super Herofilm, new custom character transformations, story campaigns, cross-play, and more. NowXenoverse 2will finally be coming to the ninth console generation with a big upgrade later this year.
Bandai Namco revealed thatDragon Ball Xenoverse 2will be getting PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions on Jun 11, 2025. While plans for these upgrades were first detailed inDragon Ball Xenoverse 2’s seventh anniversary update, this is the first time Bandai Namco confirmed an official launch date for these new versions. Like most PS4 and Xbox One games that have been brought over to their successor platforms,Xenoverse 2has Smart Delivery support. Players are able to transfer save data from their PS4 or Xbox One versions and continue playing after upgrading to the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. Details regarding these upgrade paths and save data transfer instructions will be provided at a later date.
When is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 getting its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Upgrade?
The seventh anniversary update also detailed a 2024 DLC road map forXenoverse 2, which includes a new story DLC campaign scenario, more playable characters, and other additional content.Xenoverse 2’s post-launch momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and these new versions will ensure the game is going to keep getting support. While some fans are happy thatXenoverse 2will be getting these upgrades, others believe thatXenoverse 2has run its course andBandai Namco should consider producing aDragon Ball Xenoverse 3instead of continuously supporting the older game.
The timing to revealXenoverse 2’s new versions is surprisingly apt, asDragon Ball FighterZgot upgrades to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at the end of February.Dragon Ball FighterZalso got its long-requested rollback netcode update the same day. In terms of otherDragon Ballgames in development,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, another 3D arena fighter, will be launching exclusively for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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Based on the Dragon Ball anime franchise, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 from QLOC and DIMPS, and Bandai Namco, is the second game in the fighting game franchise. The story continues a few years after the first game’s events, and players can experience the plot alongside a host of epic anime-tier battles against various bosses and enemies.
