Festival of Universes Event, New Cross Versus Battle Mode, Log-in Rewards, Free DLC Character Trials, and More Will Begin Oct. 12

• The Big Free Update for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 adds new event, game mode, Awoken Skill Ultra Instinct, Avatar level-cap unlock, free DLC character trials and log-in rewards

• PlayStation®5 and Xbox S|X versions will launch in 2024

• Host of new DLC also coming for the game in 2024 – new scenarios, characters, and more

IRVINE, Calif. – Oct. 12, 2023 – Prepare for the Festival of Universes, Cross Versus Mode, and more as part of the Big Free Update for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2. Beginning today, the update is available for PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam®. To mark the occasion, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., will have a log-in bonus for players from Oct. 12 – 19, as well as a selection of DLC characters, which will be available to try for free as long as they have the main game. Also revealed for the game is an ongoing roadmap of additional updates for the game through 2024, which includes additional scenarios, playable characters, and more. PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game will be launching in 2024 as well. For more information on the game, please visit:  www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2

 Launching today, the update will include the following content:

• Festival of Universes: The most exciting festival in the universes is here! Pick a side between three universes,and earn points and glory by completing various tasks to earn rewards. The winning team will earn additional rewards, so give it your all!

• Cross Versus Mode: This new 3v3 battle mode is a timed approach to see which team is the most skilled, most cunning, and most powerful. In a set amount of time, teams of players will be separated to fight and defeat enemies in PvE while exploring to find experience boosts and power ups. After reaching a certain amount of points, a boss area opens up.  While each team gets their own boss, one member from each team can invade the other’s battle to disrupt the fight. The first team to defeat the boss or earn the most points when time expires wins.

• Log-in Rewards and Free DLC Character Trials: From Oct. 12 – 19, players earn rewards for every day they log in. During the same period, players will be able to try out playable DLC characters for free as long as they have the main game including Frost, Cabba, God of Destruction Champa, Majin Buu (Gohan Absorbed), Android 17 (DB Super), Super Baby 2, Broly (Full Power Super Saiyan), and more.

• Awoken Skill Ultra Instinct, Level Cap, and More: Players will now be able to battle with the utmost power thanks to the new Awoken Skill Ultra Instinct ability. Plus, the level cap for Avatars has been removed, and various quality-of-life improvements have been added as well.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam; PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions will be released in 2024.

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