Bandai Namco has confirmed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 has sold over 7 million copies, alongside new details for its latest post-launch update.
The 3D fighter sequel has sold over 7 million copies in both digital sales and worldwide shipments, a milestone reached after its initial release back in 2016. Bandai Namco also shared details on the game’s new 12th free update, which includes Pikkon as a playable character.
Here’s a rundown on the new update and its content:
> [New DLC] The Strongest Warrior of the Western Galaxy, Pikkon, will join the fight as a playable character!
The Strongest Warrior of the Western Galaxy, “Pikkon,” will become available as a playable character!
Pikkon fiercely fought against Goku in the Other World Tournament and was a powerful & reliable supporter during the battle against Janemba! The game will show his unique Ki Wave moves that you will find links with his Martial Artist-like charge attacks. Please check them out after the release!> [New DLC] New Costumes for Bardock & Gine from Dragon Ball Super: Broly!
Clothes of Bardock & Gine from Dragon Ball Super: Broly will be available as new costumes!
Accessories of Gine Wig & Tail sets will be added, and you can fully customize your character true to the entire outfit of Gine!
Enjoy creating epic scenes of the original work or taking photos in your favorite situation with Photo Mode, by immersing yourself into Bardock & Gine!
In addition to that, new costumes will appear through the game update, so look forward to follow-up information!
- In the Bardock (DB Super) clothes photo image, the character is wearing Goku Wig.
- Gine (DB Super) clothes is a costume for female avatars only.
> Introducing a CC Mascot, Janemba!
Janemba will be available as a new CC Mascot! The game will show his unique actions true to the film, Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, such as his impressive overhead kick & firing of Ki Blasts!
Cute motions of villainous Janemba will relax you for sure!As for details on the 12th game update, please wait for follow-up information.
> 7-Day Consecutive World Tournament Going Live to Commemorate 7 Million Unit Shipped Worldwide!
Online tournaments called “Character Tournament & Theme Tournament” will go live from December 21st, 2020 (Mon) to December 27th, 2020 (Sun)! In these tournaments, players can use specified characters only. The tournaments will determine who is the strongest expert of characters in Xenoverse 2. The participants of the tournaments will receive World Tournament Tracksuit (Five-Star Dragon Ball)! In addition to Supreme Kai of Time, who became playable through the latest update, we will hold Janemba & Gogeta (Super Saiyan) Tournaments in tribute to Pikkon, the new playable character in the update! On the last day, Avatars Only Tournament will go live to determine the strongest avatar! Come and join us!
> Outline of Character Tournament & Theme Tournament
Character Tournament & Theme Tournament are PvP/1v1 tournaments held online where players fight battle using specified characters defined by its theme. During the event, you can participate in the tournament at the in-game Reception inside the World Tournament Stage.
Players will compete in the ranking by the amount of points they earn during the event.
> Character Tournament Event Schedule
- Supreme Kai of Time Tournament
- 12/21/2020 (Mon) 10:00 ~ 12/22/2020 (Tue) 18:00 JST
- 12/21/2020 (Mon) 10:00 ~ 12/22/2020 (Tue) 18:00 CET
- 12/21/2020 (Mon) 10:00 ~ 12/22/2020 (Tue) 18:00 PST
- Winner Rewards: Nickname: Supreme Being
- Janemba Tournament
- 12/23/2020 (Wed) 10:00 ~ 12/24/2020 (Thu) 18:00 JST
- 12/23/2020 (Wed) 10:00 ~ 12/24/2020 (Thu) 18:00 PST
- 12/23/2020 (Wed) 10:00 ~ 12/24/2020 (Thu) 18:00 CET
- Winner Rewards: Nickname: MVP
- Gogeta (Super Saiyan) Tournament
- 12/25/2020 (Fri) 10:00 ~ 12/26/2020 (Sat) 18:00 JST
- 12/25/2020 (Fri) 10:00 ~ 12/26/2020 (Sat) 18:00 CET
- 12/25/2020 (Fri) 10:00 ~ 12/26/2020 (Sat) 18:00 PST
- Winner Rewards: Nickname: Naughty
*Please note that schedule may change without notice.
> Theme Tournament Event Schedule
- Avatars Only Tournament
- 12/27/2020 (Sun) 00:00 ~ 23: 59 JST
- 12/27/2020 (Sun) 00:00 ~ 23: 59 CET
- 12/27/2020 (Sun) 00:00 ~ 23: 59 PST
*Please note that schedule may change without notice.
> Participant Rewards
- TP Medals x 77
- World Tournament Tracksuit (Five-Star Dragon Ball)
*All players who join a Tournament (mentioned above) from December 21st, 2020 (Mon) ~ December 27th, 2020 (Sun) will receive each reward.
*Rewards will be distributed later, and it may take time.
> Point Rewards
- Avatars Only Tournament: Paragus’s Clothes (Upper Body, Lower Body, Hands & Feet)
*Players who have 1000 QP will receive rewards.
> Ranking Rewards
- 1st ~ 100th Place: TP Medals x 200
- 101st ~ 1000th Place: TP Medals x 100
- 1001st ~ 5000th Place: TP Medals x 50
To join a Character Tournament or Theme Tournament, you need to have completed both the Saiyan Threat & Ruckus on Planet Namek in Time Patrol. During the event, you can participate in the tournament at the in-game Reception inside the World Tournament Stage.
During the Character Tournament & Theme Tournament, players will compete in the ranking by the amount of points they earn through ranked matches dedicated to the Character Tournament & Theme Tournament event.
Players who are deemed to have taken actions (several times) such as leaving the room after a matching or intentionally fighting battle against the same player may be disqualified for rewards, or his/her account may be banned.
To join a Character Tournament or Theme Tournament, you need to connect your game console to the internet. As for the PlayStation®4, you need to have a Sony Entertainment Network account and be registered on PlayStation®Plus. As for Nintendo Switch™, you need to be registered Nintendo on Switch Online (paid).
Schedule and rewards may be subject to change without notice.
These rewards may be distributed through another event or measure.
> New Year Dragon Ball-set Gift!
All players who login to the game from December 28th, 2020 (Mon) to January 12th, 2021 (Tue) will receive a Dragon Ball-set gift!
- 12/28/2020 (Mon) 00:00am ~ 1/12/2021 (Tue) 23: 59 JST
- 12/27/2020 (Sun) 16:00pm ~ 1/12/2021 (Tue) 15: 59 CET
*Rewards will be distributed later, and it may take time.
> Golden Raid Boss Festival to Celebrate the New Year Holidays!
Raid Boss Festival will go live from December 28th, 2020 (Mon) to January 12th, 2021 (Tue). In the event, you have to keep defeating villainous bosses that will become more challenging as you defeat them. In each Raid Boss Battle, players can receive a variety of golden costumes appeared before as completion rewards. Join us and get rewards!
Raid Boss Battle is an online event. Players have to defeat Raid Bosses that start with Level 1 up to Level 99 through their growth.
After Level 99, battle will become “Infinite Raid Boss Battle” in which players keep fighting against Level 99 enemies endlessly.
Raid Boss will be the most challenging mission in the game.
Though you lost a battle, points you have earned through the battle will be added to the Ranking system.
> Raid Boss Battle [vs Android 21]
- 12/28/2020 (Mon) 20:00 ~ 12/31/2020 (Thu) 22:00 JST
- 12/28/2020 (Mon) 20:00 ~ 12/31/2020 (Thu) 22:00 CET
- 12/28/2020 (Mon) 20:00 ~ 12/31/2020 (Thu) 22:00 PST
How to Join
Participate in the “Time Rift (large blue hole floating in the sky)” floating in the air.
Rewards
- Participant Rewards
- Hercule Badge (Common) x 1 / TP Medals x 50
- Individual Target Rewards
- Damage Dealt 5,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: More / Android 21’s Lab Uniform (Gold) (Upper Body)
- Damage Dealt 15,000: TP Medals x 50 / Android 21’s Lab Uniform (Gold) (Feet)
- Damage Dealt 30,000: TP Medals x 50 / Android 21’s Lab Uniform (Gold) (Hands)
- Damage Dealt 50,000: TP Medals x 50 / Android 21’s Lab Uniform (Gold) (Lower Body) / Android 21 Wig & Glasses
- Damage Dealt 100,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: Avenger
> Raid Boss Battle [vs Super Baby 2]
- 1/1/2021 (Fri) 20:00 ~ 1/4/2021 (Mon) 22:00 JST
- 1/1/2021 (Fri) 20:00 ~ 1/4/2021 (Mon) 22:00 CET
- 1/1/2021 (Fri) 20:00 ~ 1/4/2021 (Mon) 22:00 PST
How to Join
Participate in the “Time Rift (large blue hole floating in the sky)” floating in the air.
Rewards
- Participant Rewards
- Hercule Badge (Common) x 1 / TP Medals x 50
- Individual Target Rewards
- Damage Dealt 5,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: More /Majuub’s Clothes (Gold) (Upper Body)
- Damage Dealt 15,000: TP Medals x 50 / Majuub’s Clothes (Gold) (Feet)
- Damage Dealt 30,000: TP Medals x 50 / Majuub’s Clothes (Gold) (Hands)
- Damage Dealt 50,000: TP Medals x 50 / Majuub’s Clothes (Gold) (Lower Body) / Golden Scouter
- Damage Dealt 100,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: Avenger
> Raid Boss Battle [vs Great Ape Baby]
- 1/5/2021 (Tue) 20:00 ~ 1/8/2021 (Fri) 22:00 JST
- 1/5/2021 (Tue) 20:00 ~ 1/8/2021 (Fri) 22:00 CET
- 1/5/2021 (Tue) 20:00 ~ 1/8/2021 (Fri) 22:00 PST
How to Join
Participate in the “Time Rift (large blue hole floating in the sky)” floating in the air.
Rewards
- Participant Rewards
- Hercule Badge (Common) x 1 / TP Medals x 50
- Individual Target Rewards
- Damage Dealt 5,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: More /Hercule Wig 2
- Damage Dealt 15,000: TP Medals x 50 / Golden Great Ape Suit (Upper Body & Lower Body) / Super Soul Great Ape Baby) “Let’s see you handle THIS kind of power!”
- Damage Dealt 30,000: TP Medals x 50 / Golden Great Ape Hat & Tail / Super Soul (Wu Xing Long) “Come to me, electric slime!”
- Damage Dealt 50,000: TP Medals x 50 / Golden Great Ape Suit (Hands/Feet) / Super Soul (Jimizu) “Your time in this fight ends now!”
- Damage Dealt 100,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: Avenger
> Raid Boss Battle [vs Zamasu / Goku Black (Super Saiyan Rosé)]
- 1/9/2021 (Sat) 20:00 ~ 1/12/2021 (Tue) 22:00 JST
- 1/9/2021 (Sat) 20:00 ~ 1/12/2021 (Tue) 22:00 CET
- 1/9/2021 (Sat) 20:00 ~ 1/12/2021 (Tue) 22:00 PST
How to Join
Participate in the “Time Rift (large blue hole floating in the sky)” floating in the air.
Rewards
- Participant Rewards
- Hercule Badge (Common) x 1 / TP Medals x 50
- Individual Target Rewards
- Damage Dealt 5,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: More /Super Saiyan Rosé Wig
- Damage Dealt 15,000: TP Medals x 50 / Golden Turtle Hermit Gi (Hands & Feet)
- Damage Dealt 30,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: Divine
- Damage Dealt 50,000: TP Medals x 50 / Golden Turtle Hermit Gi (Upper Body & Lower Body)
- Damage Dealt 100,000: TP Medals x 50 / Nickname: Avenger
Players can get up to one Super Soul in the game.
Schedule and rewards may be subject to change without notice.
These rewards may be distributed through another event or measure.
Caution: Please be careful if you want to change your Online ID prior to receiving event rewards after reward finalization.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available now Windows PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.