<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>– Details for the package-exclusive early purchase bonus content and digital-exclusive pre-order bonus content have been unveiled</em> <br/><em>– Applications for Closed Network Tests on all platforms are now open</em> <br/><em>– A new trailer showcasing the new Raider, Frieza, is now out</em> </p> <p>Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is pleased to announce the release of the asymmetrical action title, <strong>DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS</strong> on the PlayStation®4, the Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One on 13 October 2022. The STEAM® version is slated for release the next day, 14 October 2022. </p> <p>Additionally, in line with the upcoming Closed Network Tests that will be held for the title on 6 and 7 August 2022, applications to participate in them are taking place now. A new trailer for the title has also been released today. </p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS Launches on 13 and 14 October 2022 </h2> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-medium"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21609" height="337" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/4qQK7o3XBlHzf6etLGs2LE/8ff419de3cc64062a150053a4959e55b/Release-Date.png" srcset="" width="600"/></figure></div> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-medium"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21572" height="335" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/2eaTpGPxg6Sh9OB1OQ4epj/7b6bc4f782dba2eeb3c5759d0327f5e1/2-3.png" srcset="" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21574" height="335" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/4RM8vz8oVx5qmTGwbjNcN9/86e69b3f51d914aa78e19dd7cb54f229/01_Frieza_SecondForm_2.jpg" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-medium is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21576" height="335" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/1UeRACRcCDS35w6SnIxa8q/6da07dfa91c5dd42ed93c74f5bcaeefa/3-3.png" srcset=""/></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21579" height="335" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/5haI0viHA1RnGS5af7vp5p/b940226763298edc912a97dc6e54ae8f/Bulm_Bike.jpg" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <p>This title features players being divided into two uneven teams – one being the <strong>Raider</strong>, a menacing enemy from another timeline with overwhelming powers equivalent to the major enemy characters from the Dragon Ball series; and the other being the <strong>Survivor</strong>, where seven players would need to evade the reach of the powerful Raider and escape to safety. </p> <p>The Raider’s objective is to defeat all the Survivors before they can successfully escape from his wrath. Players can choose to play on either side and must use Skills and items to attempt to claim victory! </p> <p>For more information, please visit the following sites: </p> <ul><li>Official website: <a href="https://dbas.bn-ent.net/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://dbas.bn-ent.net/</a>* </li><li>Official Twitter account: <a href="https://twitter.com/DB_THEBREAKERS">https://twitter.com/DB_THEBREAKERS</a>*</li></ul> <p><em>*These sites are provided in Japanese.</em> </p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">Details of the Special Edition and Bonus Content Unveiled </h2> <p><strong>Special Edition</strong> </p> <ul><li>Main game </li><li>Special Edition Pack <ul><li>4 custom costumes – “Souvenir Jacket (Midnight Black)”, “Skinny Jeans (Black)”, “Slip-On Shoes (Gray)” and “Casual Watch (Black)” </li><li>Victory pose: <a>“</a>Two-Handed Good”</li><li>Vehicle skin: “Dragon (Yellow)” </li></ul></li><li><strong>Package-Exclusive Early Purchase Bonus Content </strong> <ul><li>Transphere: “Android 18”  <ul><li>Skill: “Wall Kick” </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Costume: “Scouter (Blue)” </li></ul></li></ul> <p><em>*These are only for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation® 4 versions.</em> </p> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21581" height="384" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/2ORAs2jA9hxpRYszY2pPZb/08a2aa05efeb1f6e30145e8d2511fd70/Customizable_Costume.jpg" width="682"/></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21585" height="384" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/5ot9MJrY0qygfJwyw2dHi6/9cdd15d5e832b2093fb282ad7922f4ae/02_VictoryPose_Two-Handed-Good.jpg" width="682"/></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21583" height="384" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/62RCTr0BlECRY50ev8YvrP/864c93d9b2d4429439da6dbc99954bb1/VehicleSkin_DragonYellow.jpg" width="682"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <p><strong>Digital-Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus Content</strong> </p> <ul><li>Transphere: “Android 18”  <ul><li>Skill: “Wall Kick” </li></ul></li><li>Costume: “Scouter (Blue)” </li></ul> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21589" height="384" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/7aMb5ykPXsAETVc443yiT0/96def8f0cb703209f2e09f3cd03b5939/05_Transphere_Android18_WallKick.jpg" width="682"/></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21587" height="384" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/58S15WxeI7ch1QxJbZK5m8/7d0fff7353066ce5a11c62c653df7886/Scouter-Blue.jpg" width="682"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <p><em>*Pre-orders for the digital download version are planned to be available at a later date.</em> </p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">Closed Network Tests Confirmed for the PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and STEAM® Versions </h2> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21611" height="390" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/17bNS7Vb5Xd4tW1YRn4KAK/b0b6175f43dad4d2700d3d94a4d66150/CNT.png" srcset="" width="698"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <p>A series of Closed Network Tests will be carried out to test the software’s technical capacity on the platforms that the title will be on. Participants are now being recruited via the official website via <a href="https://dbas.bn-ent.net/cnt/"><a href="https://dbas.bn-ent.net/cnt/en/">https://dbas.bn-ent.net/cnt/en/</a></a>. </p> <p>Various changes have been implemented based off the feedback received from those who participated in the Closed Beta Test held in December 2021. A survey will also be conducted via the official website once the Closed Networks Tests conclude.  </p> <p>This series of Closed Network Tests provide players an opportunity to try out the newly implemented features of the game, including the new playable Raider. We encourage all interested players to participate! </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Overview of the Closed Network Tests</strong> </span></p> <ul><li><strong>Application Period:</strong> Now till 10:59PM (SGT), 31 July 2022  </li><li><strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation®4/Nintendo Switch™/Xbox One/STEAM® </li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong><ul><li><strong>1^st Closed Network Test:</strong> 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM SGT, 6 August 2022  </li><li><strong>2^nd Closed Network Test:</strong> 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM SGT, 6 August 2022  </li><li><strong>3^rd Closed Network Test</strong>: 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM SGT, 7 August 022  </li><li><strong>4^th Closed Network Test:</strong> 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM SGT, 7 August 2022 </li></ul></li><li><strong>Details:</strong> <ul><li><strong>Characters</strong> <ul><li>Raiders: Cell, Frieza </li><li>Survivors: Avatar, Oolong (Skin), Bulma (Skin) </li></ul></li><li><strong>Mode</strong><ul><li>Online Match (online play featuring 1 Raider vs 7 Survivors) </li></ul></li></ul></li></ul> <p><em>*The schedule for the Closed Network Tests is subject to change without prior notice.</em> <br/><em>*For more details, please visit the title’s official website: </em><a href="https://dbas.bn-ent.net/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><em>https://dbas.bn-ent.net/</em></a><em></em> </p> <h2 class="has-text-align-center">Frieza Appears as a New Raider in the New Trailer </h2> <p>The latest trailer showcasing the title’s new Raider, Frieza, and new Survivor, Bulma (Skin), is now out! As Frieza threatens the lives of ordinary Namekians, the Survivors must bravely stand against him… </p> <p>Watch the trailer to find out more!  </p> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21591" height="337" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/qcB91LKqEAC0L7EZCrqpI/4d186e675cf1591cb1d30284954e3b60/00_Frieza_FirstForm_2.jpg" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-medium"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21593" height="337" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/3wZk0hd8pna224hkZ7FZDR/d2cc57464d92b211c02f13f7b04d0568/01_Frieza_SecondForm.png" srcset="" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright size-large is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21595" height="337" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/4dJal2jolcdFVaT91jAZls/64295c49ba9fbceae626199cb24c97ca/02_Frieza_ThirdForm.png" srcset="" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-full is-resized"><img alt="" class="wp-image-21597" height="337" loading="lazy" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/hnoi7ctzfs57/400yPGUgFBaOxm4FZqlS41/da23d6a706df0cf3931aa8091902b865/03_Frieza_FinalForm_1.jpg" width="600"/></figure></div> </div> </div> <p>For more information on <a href="https://bandainamcoent.asia/game/dragon-ball-the-breakers/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS</strong></a> and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia, please visit our <a href="https://bandainamcoent.asia/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">website</a> or follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bandainamcoent.asia/?brand_redir=49054165628" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bandainamcoentasia/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoSEA" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXHMdXZ49SLWCmxxcuAK7Q" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.  </p> <p><em>*Screenshots are from an in-development version of the title.</em> <br/><em>*“PlayStation” and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.</em> <br/><em>*Nintendo Switch™ is a trademark of Nintendo. ©2017 Nintendo</em> <br/><em>*STEAM® and the STEAM®  logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.</em> <br/><em>*An internet connection is required for online play, as well as a subscription to PlayStation®Plus (sold separately) for the PlayStation®4 version, or a subscription to Nintendo Switch™ Online (sold separately) for the Nintendo Switch™ version.</em> <br/><em>*All information is accurate as of the date of this release. Content is subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.</em> </p> <p></p>