Dragon Ball Fighter Z: Everything you need to know about the open beta
Dragon Ball Fighter Z: Everything you need to know about the open beta
Schedule, platforms, characters … in this guide, we review all the details of the trial version.
If you ‘re a fan of manga or anime Goku, chances are you’re looking forward to the release of Dragon Ball Z Fighter . This will take place on January 26, but in the meantime there is a pending appointment to which everyone is invited: the open beta. If for any reason you have not played the closed tests or you simply want more, in this guide we remind you of all the details known so far about this invitation.
NOTE: Based on the impressions collected both by our readers and by the player VegaPatch , one of the most representative names of Street Fighter V in Spain, we have decided to cut our tier list from this article: even noting that it is mere speculation, We prefer to leave the grouping of characters in the competitive landscape to the professionals.
Instead, we’ve incorporated some additional tips gleaned directly from this player’s recommendations, as well as a really thorough read for those who want to delve deeper into the title’s rich mechanics.
Where and whenThe open beta will begin on January 14 at 9:00 (Spanish mainland time) and will last until the 16 of the same month. If we have a digital edition of the game reserved in the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One stores, we will be able to access it 24 hours before. Both server opening and closing times occur at the same time.
| Opening (reservations) | January 13, 9:00 |
| Opening (public) | January 14, 9:00 |
| Closing | January 16, 9:00 |
On each of these days, the beta is reserved exclusively for console players (PS4 and Xbox One); PC gamers should wait for the full release of the game to try it out.
CharactersThe Dragon Ball Fighter Z open beta will feature 11 playable characters, marking the first time that players can take control of Bills (Beerus), the god of destruction . The complete list is as follows: Nappa, Vegeta, Goku, Piccolo, Krillin, Cell, Android 18, Freeza (Frieza), Bills (Beerus), Kid Buu and adult Gohan.
- Master the 3v3 combat system . If you are new to these types of mechanics, you should know that combat always takes place in 1v1, but that you can occasionally call an ally to help you launch a movement. After that, it will go away and you will have to spend a refreshment period before using it again.
- Summons the dragon Shenron. Any fan of the saga knows very well that it is necessary to gather the seven dragon balls to summon Shenron and achieve any wish. In Fighter Z, this mechanic is translated into series of combos and rewards: each dragon ball is awarded to a player who manages to make a certain combo of blows. Regardless of what order they are scored in (and which player owns each ball), the first player to get the seventh and final ball will be able to summon Shenron and make his wish if he has seven super-filled bars. The wishes that can be requested are: restore your current character’s health to 100%, revive a defeated ally with 20% of their health, obtain a new Sparking Blast icon, or restore the blue bar of the entire team. Of course, it is a strategic decision that you must make considering the current state of combat.DBFZ to practice!
| Combo performed | Dragon ball awarded |
| 10-19 strokes | 1 star |
| 20-29 strokes | 2 stars |
| 30-39 strokes | 3 star |
| 40-49 strokes | 4 stars |
| 50-59 strokes | 5 stars |
| 60-69 strokes | 6 stars |
| 70 hits or more | 7 stars |
VegaPatch has shared with us some essential tips on the mechanics of the game that we can also take into account to practice during the beta.
- Down + hard hit is an ideal way to deal with a lunge.
- Do not leave the characters who are about to die in combat: exchange them for another. Maybe you can regain his health later, and turn the fight around.
- Make use of teleportation if your opponent fires a ranged special, or if he starts a combo.
- Avoid jumping while you are covering yourself.
- Do not forget the support of your colleagues!
If all this you know little, do not hesitate to take a look at the guide of Thunder (tcthundertc) to explore in depth the mechanics of the game in depth. Mandatory reading for the most dedicated!
