Bandai Namco has confirmed that another Dragon Ball FighterZ balance update is on the way, more than eight years after the fighting game’s original release. The publisher shared a short teaser on its official Bandai Namco Entertainment America YouTube channel, confirming that further changes are planned for the game.
The teaser asks players whether they’re ready for what’s next before revealing that a new balance update is coming soon. Bandai Namco didn’t provide any specific details about the changes, but said more information would be shared later.
Developed by Arc System Works, Dragon Ball FighterZ originally launched in January 2018 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The 2.5D fighting game features 3v3 team battles and visuals designed to closely resemble the Dragon Ball anime. A Nintendo Switch version arrived later in 2018, followed by native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S releases in early 2024.
Despite its age, the game has continued receiving support from Bandai Namco and Arc System Works. Previous updates have introduced extensive balance adjustments, including those in version 1.50, while additional character passes have expanded the playable roster.
The game has also received rollback netcode support on modern platforms, improving its online multiplayer experience. More recently, surprise character additions connected to Dragon Ball Daima have continued to expand its roster.
Dragon Ball FighterZ has sold more than 10 million copies since launch and has maintained a presence in the competitive fighting game scene.
For now, Bandai Namco hasn’t confirmed which characters or gameplay systems will be affected by the upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ balance update. A release date has not been announced either.
