The latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump has narrowed the release date window for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 . In the issue -- via Anime News Network -- it was revealed that Japan will get the sequel to the popular 2015 fighting game this winter.
When Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was first announced, only a 2016 release window and promised that more information will be given at this year’s E3.
So what does this mean for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2’s release date elsewhere in the world? The first Xenoverse game was released in Japan in Feb. 5 of 2015. The United States received the game on Feb. 24 and Feb. 27. With the rest of the world getting Xenoverse only a few weeks after Japan, and that the announcement of Xenoverse 2 will also see a worldwide release, it’s very possible that Xenoverse 2 will also be releasing in North America this winter.
Take a look at the announcement trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
“The Dragon Ball franchise is a crown jewel and a perennial fan-favorite of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment’s robust anime videogame portfolio and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 will build upon that illustrious legacy.” said Eric Hartness, vice president of marketing at Bandai Namco Entertainment America in a press release “With DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 , we’re working diligently with the DIMPS team to pull out all the stops and push the Dragon Ball videogame experience to new heights.”
And Bandai Namco looks to continue its momentum of publishing quality games based on anime with Xenoverse 2.
The story behind Xenoverse 2 is still unknown, but like the first game your character will have to “protect the history of Dragon Ball” with the Time Patrollers.
Thankfully, we’ll learn more about the game during E3, which takes place in Los Angeles June 14-16.
So when do you think we’ll get Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2? Sound off in the comments section below.
