'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2' release date news update: Sequel to focus on online gaming mode; Android 16, Imperfect Cell among new additions in roster

Miguel Salonga Friday, July 22, 2016

More details have been revealed for the upcoming game sequel "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2." The fans of the first "Xenoverse" video game can expect more classic "Dragon Ball Z" characters joining the new roster.

Just recently, new scans show that Android 16 and Imperfect Cell, known characters in a popular arc from "Dragon Ball Z," will make an appearance in "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2." Aside from the two androids, a special Bardock character is also included in the list.

A screenshot of the logo of "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" | YouTube/BANDAI NAMCO

As reported by the Saiyan Island, three new additions to "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" were finally revealed by Bandai Namco from the special edition of a Japanese magazine. Android 16 and Imperfect Cell will be among the choices of the players to join the battle. Also, Time Breaker Bardock will be brought in, fresh from "Dragon Ball Heroes."

To note, Imperfect Cell and Android 16 were both featured in the popular Androids arc in "Dragon Ball Z." Imperfect Cell is a unique android created by the cells of the universe's strongest fighters, although his full form is not yet reached. Android 16, on the other hand, is also a special android developed by Dr. Jero that defended Androids 17 and 18 from being absorbed by Cell.

Meanwhile, Time Breaker Bardock is a special form of the character when he was corrupted and controlled by Towa and Mira in "Dragon Ball Heroes."

Other popular "Dragon Ball" characters are also featured in the magazine scans such as Android 17, Janemba, Turles, Saibaman, Jaco, Lord Slug, Towa and Super Saiyan Gogeta, Segment Next reported. Previously, Super Saiyan Gogeta, Super Janemba, Turles, and Lord Slug. Towa, Android 17, Saibaman, and Jaco were already a part of the first "Dragon Ball Xenoverse" but later on confirmed to be a part of the sequel's roster.

"Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" is expected to exceed the feats of the first game, sporting exciting contents of an action-fighting game with the same MMO and role-playing game (RPG) aspects. Its publisher, Bandai Namco, is gearing up for its worldwide release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, starting in North America on October 25 and in Europe on Oct. 28. Anywhere else, there will be a special PC Steam launching of the game on Oct. 28.