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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and Dragon Ball Fighterz Each Sold Over 10 Million Copies Worldwide

May 11th 2023

DRAGON BALL Console Games Set Record Sales for the Franchise

IRVINE, Calif. (May 10, 2023) - Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is pleased to announce that two console game titles based on the globally popular DRAGON BALL franchise, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 and DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ, have each surpassed cumulative shipments of 10 million copies worldwide. Both titles have set new sales records for DRAGON BALL console games.

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is a console game released in November 2016 that invites players to enter the world of DRAGON BALL to fight alongside Goku and his friends. This game brings a wide range of game experiences to DRAGON BALL fans, including an in-game collaboration with DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS, another console game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 has the largest number of playable characters among current DRAGON BALL console game titles, with up to 129 characters (including paid DLC).

Now in its seventh year, the game continues to maintain one million monthly active users, with many fans regularly playing the game. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 will continue to update and improve to provide a deep and lasting gameplay experience.

DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ is a console game title released in February 2018 that allows players to enjoy DRAGON BALL style battles, featuring stunning visual effects and high-quality animation. This title is the fastest to achieve 10 million copies sold worldwide since the release of the first DRAGON BALL console game.

This game was selected for “Best Fighting Game” at The Game Awards 2018 and is also highly regarded as a popular esports title. DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ World Tour, which started in August 2022, has hosted both offline and online tournaments for players to participate from all over the world.

To celebrate each game surpassing 10 million copies sold, both games are offering a token of gratitude to fans all over the world. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 will feature a special raid quest and a login bonus campaign. For more information on this title, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2.

DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ will add a new ranked match challenge and give players access to the game's DLC characters for free for a limited time and at select intervals from May 9 – June 22. For more information on this title, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-fighterz.

For information on these titles and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.Twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS, check us out live on Twitch at https://Twitch.tv/bandainamcous, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

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