Dragon Ball FighterZ fans have much to look forward to with the release of the Version 1.38 update, bringing significant buffs and mechanic adjustments across the roster. Although major post-launch content has ceased, Bandai Namco continues to support the game with meaningful updates, refining its fast-paced, offensive-heavy gameplay.
Players are already discovering new combos and setups as reduced cooldown periods enhance the intensity of battles, keeping FighterZ exciting for its dedicated fanbase.
Key Takeaways
- The Version 1.38 update for Dragon Ball FighterZ brings major buffs and mechanic changes for the game”s roster.
- Bandai Namco continues to support FighterZ with smaller content updates despite ceasing major post-launch updates.
- Players are already discovering new combos and setups in the offensive-heavy gameplay thanks to reduced cooldown periods.
Bandai Namco has released a new update for Dragon Ball FighterZ, version 1.38, which introduces a lot of changes to the game”s entire playable roster. While Bandai Namco is gearing up for the release of new Dragon Ball games like Sparking Zero, Dragon Ball FighterZ is still getting support today. While FighterZ has stopped producing major post-launch content, Bandai Namco is still adding things to it.
Dragon Ball FigherZ is a 3-on-3 tag team fighting game based on Akira Toriyama”s iconic franchise. First released in 2018, FighterZ was praised for its colorful anime-styled graphics and gameplay, along with a roster of fan favorites. Though Dragon Ball FighterZ”s final DLC character, Android 21 (Lab Coat), marked the end of major content being added to the game, Bandai Namco has still maintained the game through smaller content updates. Version 1.38 introduces a series of new mechanics, along with giving a lot of characters major buffs.
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The full list of changes in Dragon Ball FighterZ”s version 1.38 update was shared by Bandai Namco, with this update currently available for most platforms, with the Nintendo Switch version of FighterZ getting it later. Some of the biggest changes being made to the mechanics of Dragon Ball FighterZ are the Sparking Blast, anti-air attacks, and Z-Assist (C Type) maneuvers. C Type Z-Assists now have increased cooldown time, and certain attacks that were previously invincible against anti-air attacks are now vulnerable. The Sparking Blast mechanic has been buffed, where Super Dashes and Special Moves can be performed from any Special Move while it is in effect.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Version 1.38 Available On Most Platforms, Switch Version to follow
Every single character in Dragon Ball FighterZ”s roster has also been affected by the new update, such as Super Saiyan Goku having a sped-up start-up for his C Type Z-Assist or Bardock”s invinicibility window starting faster on his Riot Javelin special move. The full list of changes spans 21 pages and is available for players to read. The game”s performance and stability have also been improved, and any replay data from previous versions will be unplayable on this new version.Close
Many players who have been going through this update have found a variety of new setups and super combos in the game. All of these changes lean more into FighterZ”s already offensive-heavy gameplay. Some fans have been taken aback by how much damage every character could do, with some characters like Dragon Ball Super Broly being able to shred through an opponent”s health with one combo. Players have uploaded various loops they were easily able to do thanks to the reduced cooldown periods of certain attacks.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Version 1.38 General Patch Notes:
• Various adjustments to characters
• Updated replay data, replay data from older versions cannot be played
• Improved game performance and stability
• Increased cooldown time for Z Assist (C Type)
• Certain invincible attacks that previously couldn”t be stopped by anti-air attacks except crouching heavy attack are now vulnerable to such anti-air attacks.
• While Sparking Blast is active, Super Dashes and Special Moves can now be performed from any Special Move.
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DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high end Anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay.
High-end Anime Graphics: Using the power of the Unreal engine and the talented team at Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ is a visual tour-de-force.
3vs3 Tag/Support: Build your dream team and sharpen your skills to master high-speed tag combinations.
Thrilling Online Features: Ranked matches, interactive lobby, crazy 6-player Party Match… There is something for every taste!
Exclusive Story Mode: Discover a never-seen-before scenario featuring Android 21, a brand new character whose creation was supervised by Akira Toriyama himself.
Spectacular Fights: Experience aerial combos, destructible stages and famous scenes from the DRAGON BALL anime.
Fighting
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
86/100
Critics Recommend:
94%
Franchise
Dragon Ball
Platform(s)
PS4
, Xbox One
, Switch
, PC
, PS5
, Xbox Series X
, Xbox Series S
Released
January 26, 2018
Developer(s)
Arc System Works
Publisher(s)
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
, Local Multiplayer
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
ESRB
T for Teen: Cartoon Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
How Long To Beat
12 HoursExpand
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