'Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2' release date news: New characters, multiplayer mode revealed; Open beta announced

Before "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" will be released later this year, publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment will conduct an open beta.

No specific details have been revealed, but GameSpot reports that the beta will allow players will give an early look at the new and immense hub area Conton City.

As revealed in the past, this new hub in "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" will be seven times larger than the one featured in the first game.

It is so huge that players will have to use the Tao Pai Pai log to get around effectively and "fly with style." This item is offered as a bonus to those who pre-order "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2."

Conton City is also where players of the fighting game can go to train, collect new quests and acquire other important items.

With the release of the fighting game nearing, it won't be long before the details about the beta rolls in. New details on what it will entail should also be available soon.

The "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" roster also got bigger with the addition of Majin Vegeta. The classic character is as strong as Vegeta, but he uses his power for evil as he is controlled by the wizard Babidi.

Of course, Majin Vegeta is not the only one to look forward to in "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" as the evil Goku Black from "Dragon Ball Super" will also be part of the roster, at least for players who pre-order the game.

Last but not the least, Bandai revealed the new Expert Mission multiplayer mode in "Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2." There, up to six players can team up to take on NPC (non-player character) bosses.

The sequel single-player boasts double the amount of quests in the first game. The parallel quests were kept intact, but with the addition of a new rare item system.

"Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2" releases Oct. 25 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and personal computer (PC).