Bandai Namco and developer CyberConnect2 have announced that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will launch on January 12, 2023, in Japan and January 13 worldwide. The new-gen versions will reportedly include faster loading times, fluid gameplay up to 60 frames per second, 4K resolution, and “new visual details that enhance the immersion into the world of Dragon Ball.” Additionally, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot‘s in-game card game, Card Warriors, will also be available in the new-gen versions of the title as an offline version for single players. The next-gen versions will be a free upgrade for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users. The game is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, NIntendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
The full details via the publisher can be seen below:
Developed by CyberConnect2, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot lets players experience the legendary story of Dragon Ball Z. Featuring epic events and lighthearted side quests, including story moments that answer burning questions from Dragon Ball lore, fans can truly experience becoming Goku as they fish, fly, train, and battle their way through the entirety of the Dragon Ball Z sagas. Enhancements to the new-gen versions include faster loading times, fluid gameplay up to 60 frames per second, and new visual details that enhance the immersion into the world of Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot‘s in-game card game, Card Warriors, will also be available in the new-gen versions of the title as an offline version for single players.
While only the physical version is currently available for preorder, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will offer the following digital SKUs when it launches on January 13:
Standard Edition – This includes the base game.
Deluxe Edition (digital-only; not available for pre-order) – This includes the base Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot game, a Deluxe Cooking item, and Season Pass 1 (two original story episodes and one new story arc).
Legendary Edition (digital-only; not available for pre-order) – This includes the base Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot game, a Deluxe Cooking item, a Legendary Cooking item, Season Pass 1, and Season Pass 2 (three new story arcs, including the upcoming downloadable content “Bardock – Alone Against Fate“).
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