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An upcoming patch for Dragon Ball FighterZ will begin fixing the online issues that have affected the Bandai Namco/Arc Works fighting game since its launch in January. The latest patch notes on the Steam community page and detail all the changes coming to the game on March 16.
Bandai Namco released a video acknowledging the issues with online play, and announcing three patches (one in February, two in March) would be implemented to fix them. This upcoming patch update for Dragon Ball FighterZ will improve Ring Matches and matchmaking. World Matches in both ranked and casual will have three rematches instead of two.
Some character balances will also roll out on March 16. Check out the complete patch notes for Dragon Ball Fighter Z below.
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MODES
- REPLAY CHANNEL: To enable implementation of the below gameplay adjustments (see "GAMEPLAY" section), recorded data from Replay Channel will be erased
- WORLD MATCH: Changed rematch system to three matches in both Ranked and Casual World Match
- RING MATCHES: Improved matchmaking and server stability
GAMEPLAY
- SSGSS GOKU: Fixed a bug that makes "x10 Kaioken Kamehameha" combo continue even if the opponent gets away from the attacks
- CAPTAIN GINYU: Fixed a bug that makes Ginyu Force members collide with the opponent character and sometimes interrupts the latter's attacks
- NAPPA: Fixed a bug that makes Saibamen collide with the opponent character and sometimes interrupts the latter's attacks
- ALL CHARACTERS: Fixed a bug that makes characters float in the air if Dragon Rush Clash happens when landing from mid-air back step
- ALL CHARACTERS: Fixed a bug that makes main characters say the wrong name when calling a Z-Change or Z-Assist
- ALL CHARACTERS: Fixed a bug that alters the hit box of Z-Assist characters under certain circumstances
- HIT/SSGSS GOKU/SSGSS VEGETA: Fixed a bug that triggers Z-Change voice over dialogues instead of Z-Assist ones
NEW FEATURES
- Z-UNION: Added Z-Union feature that enables players to join "Unions" (fan clubs) of their favorite character and get special rewards. And the longer you stay in a Union, the better the rewards become.
- GAME LOBBY: Added the possibility to leave the Lobby by using the stairs at the entrance
- OFFLINE LOBBY: Added option to enter the Offline Lobby from title screen
Are you excited for a more stable online experience in Dragon Ball FighterZ? What characters changed the most in your mind? Let us know in the comments section below.
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