Bandai Namco has finally announced the release date window for the Nintendo Switch version of its popular fighting game, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
Through its official Twitter account, Bandai Namco revealed that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be released on the Nintendo Switch in the Fall along with some special features that will be exclusive to the Switch version.
Players who own separate Switches can play in local wireless play, which is perfect for those who like to play in handheld mode on a plane or taking the subway. Xenoverse 2 players will also get to play with motion controls. It’s not known what this means exactly with the fighting mechanics of Xenoverse 2 , but it could mean players can finally put all those years of practicing the Kamehameha to good use.
The Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will also support players who only have one controller as each player would be able to play on one Joy Con each.
How Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 looks on the Nintendo Switch was also shown with some screenshots taken on the official Bandai Namco Twitter page.
Here’s the official Bandai Namco announcement on the Nintendo Switch version of Xenoverse 2.
Dragon Ball #Xenoverse2 arrives on #Switch in Fall 2017! Features: Ad-hoc play, motion controls, 2P battle on 1 system w/ 1 joy con each. pic.twitter.com/WzxlKVAsbK
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) May 20, 2017
Along with the Nintendo Switch release date announcement, Bandai Namco also revealed when players of the PS4, PC and Xbox One version will get their hands on the next DLC pack. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Super Pack 4 will include Fused Zamasu and Super Saiyan Blue Vegito as playable characters along with new moves and missions.
Super Pack 4 will release for the aforementioned consoles in June.
More information on Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Super Pack 4 will likely be released closer to the actual release date, including a proper trailer showcasing the fighting styles of both Fused Zamasu and Super Saiyan Blue Vegito.
With E3 2017 around the corner, more information on the Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will likely be announced including whether the previous DLC characters, missions and moves will be included.
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