“ | A new story is born from the Dragon Ball history... | ” |
—Official Tagline[1] |
Dragon Ball XenoVerse | |
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Kanji | ドラゴンボール ゼノバース |
Rōmaji | Doragon Bōru Zenobāsu |
Video Game Info | |
Playable on | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Steam |
Series | XenoVerse (series) |
Next | Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 |
Release Date(s) | |
Japanese | February 5, 2015 |
English | February 27, 2015 |
February 24, 2015
Character debut(s) | |
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Technique debut(s) | |
Tool debut(s) | |
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Dragon Ball XenoVerse (ドラゴンボール ゼノバース, Doragon Bōru Zenobāsu), officially shortened to Dragon Ball XV, is a game developed by Dimps and published by Bandai-Namco Games for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, and Steam. It was released on February 27, 2015 in Europe, February 24th in North America, and February 5th in Japan. It was the first Dragon Ball game released for the eighth generation console. It features an original plot as well as several elements from Dragon Ball Online and Dragon Ball Heroes.
It was followed by Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2.
Gameplay[]
Dragon Ball XenoVerse returned the concept of custom character construction to the console systems. Last seen in Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi, character customization has been upgraded and players are given a whole host of new choices. Players can choose between a hero who is Saiyan, Human, Nameccian, Majin, or from Freeza's clan. Additionally, if the player chooses to be a Saiyan, Human, or a Majin, they are also given the option of a male or female character. After a species is selected, the player can then fully customize their character, including their hair, eyes, facial features, as well as the color of their skin, hair, and eyes. They are also given a range of voices to choose from for their character. Once the character is complete, the player is transported to Toki-Toki City, where the game begins.
Fighting is set in 3D destructible environments. Most stages are very large and all provide a free-roam environment, allowing the player to fight on the ground, in the air, and underwater. Depending on the characters present in any given fight, XenoVerse features dialogue between said characters, and also includes facial expressions when they cause damage or receive damage. In addition to a story unique to the game, the player can embark on Parallel Quests to obtain Zeni and other rewards. They can also train under various characters from the Dragon Ball cast—both allies and villains.
Overall, not counting downloadable content, XenoVerse contains over 200 special moves, 450 costume items, 12 master quests, 50 Parallel Quests, and 400 equipment pieces to select from.[2]
Plot Overview[]
Saiyan Arc[]
Saiyan Saga[]
Return of the Saiyans Saga[]
Freeza Arc[]
Ginyū Force Saga[]
Freeza Saga[]
Boo Arc[]
Majin Boo Saga[]
God Arc[]
Hakaishin Beerus Saga[]
Demon God Demigra[]
Extra Arc[]
Legendary Super Saiyan Saga[]
Development[]
Playable Characters[]
Character | Transformation(s) | Additional Outfits |
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Son Gokū | Kaiōken (x3, x4, x20), Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3 | Super Saiyan God, Super Saiyan 4,Super Saiyan Blue |
Son Gohan | Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Potential Unleashed, Villainous Mode | Playable as Kid, Teen, and Adult |
Son Goten | Super Saiyan | |
Vegeta | Super Vegeta*, Super Vegeta 2*, Villainous Mode | Playable as Scouter and Super Saiyan 4 (Pre-order bonus) |
Trunks (Future) | Super Saiyan, Villainous Mode | Playable as Time Patrol Trunks |
Trunks (Kid) | Super Saiyan | |
Kulilin | Kaiōken | |
Yamcha | Kaiōken | |
Tenshinhan | ||
Gotenks | Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 3, Villainous Mode | |
Vegetto | Super Saiyan | |
Gogeta | Super Saiyan 4 | |
Mr. Satan | ||
Videl | Playable as Great Saiyaman 2 | |
Bardock | Super Saiyan | |
Raditz | ||
Nappa | ||
Saibamen | Playable as Caiwareman, Kyuukonman, Copyman, Tennenman, and Jinkouman | |
Appule | ||
Gurd | ||
Reacoom | ||
Butta | ||
Jheece | ||
Captain Ginyu | Playable in Gokū's body | |
Freeza | Third Transformation, Villainous Mode | Playable as Full Power |
Cell | Perfect Form, Villainous Mode | Playable as Full Power |
Cell Junior | ||
Android 17 | ||
Android 18 | ||
Majin Boo (Good) | ||
Majin Boo (Evil) | ||
Majin Boo (Pure) | Villainous Mode | |
Broly | Legendary Super Saiyan, Villainous Mode | |
Beerus | ||
Whis | ||
Super 17 | ||
Omega Shenron |
* Super Vegeta 1 and 2 are simply Vegeta's version of the regular Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2 transformations. The only difference is a focus on energy, whereas the regular Super Saiyan transformation increases strike-based attacks.
Story-only Characters[]
- Kaiōshin of Time
- Tokitoki
- Shenron
- Imperfect Cell
Downloadable Content[]
Three packs of downloadable content were announced shortly after the game's release. Players have the option of buying a Season Pass to obtain all three, or purchasing each individually.[3] In addition, to celebrate the release of Dragon Ball Z: Revival of "F", a free movie pack was released containing costumes from the movie. The downloadable content packs are:
GT Pack 1[]
GT Pack 1 was released on March 17, 2015.[4] It contains:
- Three playable characters:
- The GT Saga — First Half, four missions in all
- Twelve Parallel Quests
- Two masters:
- Fifteen special moves
- Five costumes
- Three accessories
- Nine Z-Souls
GT Pack 2[]
GT Pack 2 was released on April 14, 2015.[4] It contains:
- Four playable characters:
- The GT Saga — Second Half, three missions in all
- Three Parallel Quests
- One master:
- Pan
- Twenty-two special moves
- Five costumes
- Six Z-Souls
Movie Costume Pack[]
Movie Costume Pack was released on May 5, 2015.[5] It contains:
- Two costumes:
- Whis Symbol Gi
- Whis Symbol Battle Suit
- One accessory:
- Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Gokū Wig
DLC Pack 3[]
DLC Pack 3 was released on June 9, 2015.[6] It contained:
- Four playable characters:
- Golden Freeza
- Jaco
- Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Son Gokū
- Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Vegeta
- The Resurrection F, unknown number of missions
- Five Parallel Quests
- Two masters:
- Jaco
- Elder Kaiōshin (Potential Released)
- Two costumes:
- Turtle Hermit’s Aloha Shirt
- Gohan's Jersey
- Two accessories:
- Tagoma's scouter
- Turtle Hermit Set
- Seven Z-Souls
Masters[]
Bosses[]
Saiyan Saga
Return of the Saiyans Saga
- Nappa
- Vegeta
- Great Monkey Vegeta
Ginyu Force Saga
Freeza Saga
- Villainous Mode Freeza — Third Transformation
- Villainous Mode Freeza — Full Power
Cell Saga
- Villainous Mode Mr. Satan
- Villainous Mode Cell Juniors
- Villainous Mode Cell — Full Power
Android Saga
- Villainous Mode Android 17
- Villainous Mode Android 18
- Villainous Mode Cell — Perfect Form
Majin Boo Saga
- Mira
- Villainous Mode Majin Boo (Good) (x3)
- Villainous Mode Mini-Majin Boos
- Villainous Mode Piccolo
- Demigra
- Villainous Mode Majin Boo (Evil)
- Villainous Mode Majin Boo (Pure)
God of Destruction Beerus Saga
Demon God Demigra Saga
- Villainous Mode Freeza, Cell, and Kid Boo
- Villainous Mode Vegeta, Son Gohan, and Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks
- Villainous Mode Trunks
- Demigra
- Demigra Final
Legendary Super Saiyan Saga
- Villainous Mode Broly — Legendary Super Saiyan
GT Saga — First Half (DLC only)
- Tuffle Trunks — Super Saiyan
- Golden Great Monkey Baby Vegeta
- Villainous Mode Android 17
- Villainous Mode Super 17
GT Saga — Second Half (DLC only)
- Villainous Mode Nouva Shenron
- Villainous Mode Eis Shenron
- Villainous Mode Omega Shenron
- Villainous Mode Golden Great Monkey Baby Vegeta, Super 17, and Omega Shenron.
Enemies[]
Aside from bosses in story mode, there are other enemies that can be fought in the story.
- Saibamen
- Caiwareman
- Kyuukonman
- Copyman
- Tennenman
- Jinkouman
- Cell Juniors
Playable Stages[]
Reception[]
Trivia[]
- "XV" is the Roman Numeral for "15". Dragon Ball XenoVerse is both the 15th Dragon Ball fighting game released on home consoles, and was released in 2015.
- "Xenoverse" is Greek for "uncharted territory", fitting the time-traveling nature of the game.
- After the 'World Tournament' feature became usable for online matches, XenoVerse gained its own PlayStation 4 Theme: First World Tournament Winners. The theme contains official art of the character models for the Europe, North American, and Japanese championships.
References[]
- ↑ Official Website
- ↑ Dragon Ball Xenoverse Character Number And Skill Details Leaked In Online Posting For Guidebook by Matthew Buzzi
- ↑ Dragon Ball Xenoverse Season Pass Includes These DLC Packs by Ryan Winslett
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dragon Ball Xenoverse DLC Gets Official Release Dates
- ↑ Dragon Ball Xenoverse: Free Movie Costume DLC Pack (EU/America)
- ↑ Third And Final 'Dragon Ball Xenoverse' DLC Scheduled For Release