Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta Download Time: Early Access Instructions For PS4, Xbox One

9.5
  • Playstation 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Fighting
2018-01-26
Android 16 in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Android 16 in Dragon Ball FighterZ Bandai Namco

Dragon Ball FighterZ is in open beta through Tuesday, so we’ve got all the key details you need to know about downloading and participating in the brief test period. Whether you’ve got early access or are waiting for the open beta, here are the key dates, times and instructions you should be aware of for the Dragon Ball FighterZ open beta for PS4 and Xbox One.

BETA DATES AND TIMES

  • Early Access: Begins Jan.13 at 3 a.m. EST / Ends Jan. 14 at 2:59 a.m EST.
  • Open Beta: Begins Jan. 14 at 3 a.m EST / Ends Jan. 16 at 3 a.m. EST.

HOW TO JOIN THE BETA

  • Early Access: Visit the Dragon Ball Fighter Z website and create an account using the redemption code that came with your pre-order. Use your email and code to login and connect your new account to Xbox Live or PlayStation Network. You’ll be given an email with a digital code to download the app.
  • Open Beta: During the open beta window, simply download the app for PS4 and Xbox One. Preloading is available now.

The beta features a roster of 11 playable characters including Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Frieza, Cell, Kid, Buu, Krillin, Piccolo, Nappa, Android 18 and Beerus. Certain characters from past beta sessions, like Future Trunks and Teen Gohan, won’t be available this time. There are seven maps including Planet Namek, World Tournament Arena, West City, Volcano, Wasteland, Cell Games Arena and Rocky Field. Modes include an online World Match, Practice mode and Replay Channel. During this time you’ll also be able to see what Stamps and the basic competitive lobby system look like.

Unfortunately there is no PC beta at this time, but the game will release on PC day-and-date with the PS4 and Xbox One versions on Jan. 26.

Are you excited to try out the Dragon Ball FighterZ beta? Will this game take over the FGC in 2018? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section!

REVIEW SUMMARY
Dragon Ball FighterZ
9.5
Setting The Bar For Fighting Games In 2018
Dragon Ball FighterZ lives up to the hype that manifested from its initial reveal. Its gorgeous art style and movements compliment some really crisp and fluid gameplay that anyone can pick up and enjoy.
  • Original Voice Cast
  • Gorgeous Visuals
  • Fluid, accessible fighting
  • Story Mode feels ripped from anime
  • Story mode too easy early on
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