Capcom really upped its game with their RE-Engine that debuted in 2017’s Resident Evil 7. It has since seen Capcom through 16 games and three console generations, but none were as demanding and out of that design scope as Dragon’s Dogma 2, which is probably why it’s the first to make the versatile engine visibly bulge at the seams. This is a game that relies on physically based materials, photogrammetry textures, and realistic human models and animation, alongside a fantastical and mythical world, but the bumpers come off in places where we see the open-ended, dynamic, and systemic game design with CPU-controlled enemies and teammates, vast, open plains to explore, and dense towns with constant data streaming. This flips the linear nature of the core engine's focus on its head, raising the demands on the throughput, teams, memory management, and, ultimately, performance.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Getting A Physical Release On PS5 And Xbox Series X|S
01.03.2024 - 13:21 / thegamer.com / Series X
Even though it has been more than three years since PlayStation and Xbox moved into the next generation of console gaming, the current-gen updates keep coming. Dragon Ball FighterZ, which celebrated its sixth birthday in January, was confirmed to be getting a current-gen update this week. A free current-gen upgrade at that - a rarity at this stage as other studios have been charging $10 - and the cherry on the cake was the additional announcement that the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of FighterZ will be getting a physical release too.
Dragon Ball FighterZ current-gen upgrade landed on all available platforms this week and brought its long-awaited rollback netcode update along with it. Vastly improving the game's online services, an area in which it was severely lacking before now, the only downside is the update only appears to have been applied to the current-gen version of the game. The good news is that if you have a current-gen platform, you can now upgrade the game for free.
If you don't already own FighterZ, or you're a big enough Dragon Ball fan that you'd like to own a physical version even though you've already bought a last-gen or digital copy, the physical release is coming soon. Bandai Namco revealed the current-gen version's physical edition will be here on April 19, 2024, so not too long to wait. Prices and info regarding various editions will be revealed at a later date.
Dragon Ball FighterZ brings the storied series to the fighting game space, developed by 2D fighter specialists Arc System Works. Battles are 3v3, and there are over 40 characters to choose from.
Getting a lot of DLC over the years, there's a strong chance FighterZ gets a complete edition of some description that packages the base game and all of its DLC together. If you'd rather play the current-gen version right now, upgrading your last-gen copy is easy. If you own it digitally, simply go to the corresponding storefront on your console and select the free upgrade. For owners of physical copies, on PlayStation, you will need to insert the disc to access the upgrade, and on Xbox, you will need to insert the disc and then select the upgrade option from the in-game menu.
The current-gen upgrade is a nice stop on the way to even more Dragon Ball video games coming soon. Kakarot is now complete after getting its final DLC update last month, and the big one on the horizon is Sparking Zero. There is no firm release date for the highly-anticipated Dragon Ball game, but there's a strong chance it will launch before the end of 2024.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 PS5 vs Xbox Series Comparison Shows Better Shadows, Draw Distance on PS5; Higher XSX Avg FPS
The first Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S and PC comparison video has been released, highlighting visual and performance differences between the platforms.
Bleak Faith: Forsaken Comes to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in July
Upon its release for PC last March, Bleak Faith: Forsaken was quickly met with poor reviews, with many players frustrated by its clunky controls and bugs. Despite once being called a ‘technical nightmare,’ the game has since risen from the ashes, now being lauded by many as a worthy addition to the growing indie soulslike genre. Now, even more aspiring players will be able to get their hands on the title when it releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets an Amazing Discount on PS5 and Xbox Before Release Day in the UK
We've got some good news for Dragon's Dogma fans in the UK, as it has been discounted for both Xbox and PS5 before its release day this week. All you need to do is use code FRESH20 when preordering the game from The Game Collection via eBay, and rest assured your order will arrive for release day on March 22. This will bring the game down to just £50.36 (see here) on PS5, and £49.36 on Xbox, and a huge saving of around £20 when compared to buying the game digitally at £69.99.
Outcast – A New Beginning is Out Now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
Open world action-adventure game Outcast – A New Beginning is out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Celebrating the release of the game, developer Appeal Studios and publisher THQ Nordic have released a new trailer, which you can check out below.
Deceit 2 goes free to play, coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Deceit 2 is going to free to play and will also be launching PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, from April 3rd, World Makers has announced. Along with the announcement of going to free to play, the first DLC for Deceit 2 has been confirmed too. That DLC is The Werewolf DLC, adding a new terror to the game since it was released.
System Shock Remake Launches on PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S in May
After numerous delays, the anticipated System Shock remake launched on PC to solid reviews and enthusiastic fan response early last year, but when do console players get in on the retro cyberpunk fun? Developer Nightdive Studios have always said a console version of the new System Shock was in the works (which sets it apart from the PC-only original) but have been a bit cagey about when it might arrive.
System Shock Remake comes to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One May 21st
Nightdive Studios has confirmed the console release date for System Shock Remake, with the game heading to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One on May 21st. The game was release for PC in May last year, so console players have been waiting almost a year to get their hands on it.
Nobody Wants to Die, a Detective Noir Adventure Set in 2329 New York City, Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox
It seems that Cyberpunk 2077 might not be the only gorgeous Polish-developed sci-fi game set in the future for much longer, as fellow Poland-based developer Critical Hit Games has announced Nobody Wants to Die, a new detective noir adventure set in New York City in the year 2329. It's due out in 2024 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Rumor: Bandai Namco and Dragon Ball FighterZ Developer Are on Bad Terms
A recent rumor has claimed that Dragon Ball FighterZ developer Arc System Works and its publisher, Bandai Namco, have supposedly split ties. The latest update for Dragon Ball FighterZ was dropped near the end of February, adding rollback netcode to improve its online environment, as well as new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. While these features were things fans had waited years for, gameplay clips show that the new update has broken the game in various ways.
House Flipper 2 ‘Spring’ update now available; PS5 and Xbox Series versions delayed to April 10
Publisher PlayWay and developer Frozen District have released the Spring update for House Flipper 2, as well as announced that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions have been delayed by three weeks from their previously planned March 21 release date to April 10. This delay will allow the development team extra time to optimize the gameplay for console certification, as well as include both the Spring and April Fools’ Day updates.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Review (PS5) | Push Square
When Dragon Ball FighterZ first released in 2018 for PS4, it was hailed as one of the greatest anime fighting games ever made — and rightfully so. Crafted by the genre experts at Arc System Works, FighterZ was and still is a masterclass in how to adapt an existing franchise. The team-based brawler is both highly accessible on a fundamental level, and deeply technical — to the point where its competitive scene has stood strong for five whole years.