Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an action-adventure game in the Dragon Ball Z universe. It features various famous characters and storylines from the franchise. The game comes from a collaboration between the developer studio, CyberConnect2, and developer/publisher, Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is available on various platforms such as Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One since January 17, 2020. A port of the game also releases for the Nintendo Switch on September 24, 2021.
Is Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot more of an Arcade or RPG?
The Dragon Ball Z franchise is one of the most popular anime in the world. It is a franchise that spans over decades with various movies, TV shows, toys, merchandise, etc. Likewise, there have been many game adaptations of the franchise. Many game adaptations of the Dragon Ball Z franchise have been focused mainly on the fighting aspect of the franchise.
Therefore, most of the Dragon Ball Z games are better categorized as Arcade/Fighting games. However, Dragon Ball Z Kakarot is a departure in that aspect. The game does continue to feature many great elements of combat and fighting from other games in the franchise. But the main differential in Kakarot is the more streamlined focus on the different Dragon Ball Z storylines. This makes the game a more action-adventure RPG in that sense. The interweave of great stories and impactful combat mechanics also makes Kakarot one of the most engaging Dragon Ball Z games to date.
What will a PS5 & Xbox Series X/S Upgrade bring to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot?
Many other games that get next-gen console upgrades usually feature many improvements. These improvements include better graphics, faster load times, higher frame rates, better stability, etc. The current state of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is currently running at 30FPS on all consoles. Therefore, a next-gen upgrade would satisfy many fans on next-gen consoles.
Will a PS5 & Xbox Series X/S Upgrade happen?
There are currently no official announcements or plans from the developers about a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S upgrade. However, the game is currently compatible with the next-gen consoles at 1440p w/ 30FPS.
Many popular games that first came out on last-gen consoles usually get a next-gen upgrade. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a popular and fan-favorite game. Therefore, there is a possibility that the game receives a next-gen upgrade in the near future.
This article will be updated with any new announcement of a next-gen upgrade for the game.
