Namco Bandai Games has announced the official release date and fan-decided name for Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It was previously known as Dragon Ball Project Age 2011. The game will launch on October 25th, 2011 in stores across North America and on October 28th in Europe.
Prepare to dive into the world of Dragon Ball Z with Earth-shaking combat, a massive character selection, faithful manga-style graphics, and exciting new features.
The upcoming Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi is currently in development by Spike. The game features upgraded environmental and character graphics, with designs drawn from the original manga series. Destructible battlefields, including massive craters and ki blasts cutting across the sky deliver a more dynamic experience and immediate sense of urgency to the exhilarating fights. An enhanced story mode drops players into the rich Dragon Ball Z universe, filled with beloved characters and powerful enemies. An accessible battle system allows gamers of all ages to hold their own in fast-paced battles, while still retaining tactical depth for hardcore fans.
Here’s the new Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi gameplay trailer.
“Fans of the Dragon Ball series of games are among the most passionate gamers and anime experts in the world,” said Vice President of Marketing at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., Carlson Choi. “That’s why we reached out to them through our social channels and forums last month to find out what the name should be for the deepest, richest and most intense Dragon Ball game yet. The fans have spoken, and today we’re happy to announce that Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi will be hitting stores across the country this October.”