Nintendo announces the new preview game for Nintendo Switch Online users, which is none other than Dragon Ball FighterZ, a 2D fighting gem on Switch.
Dragon Ball video games are clearly booming after the successful release of Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO, a remarkable fighting game that inherits the benefits of the Budokai Tenkaichi series, and whose arrival on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 takes place this week.
But Bandai Namco hasn’t forgotten other Dragon Ball games. For example, Xenoverse 2 received the third episode of the Future Saga DLC on October 30, and news is also being prepared for Dragon Ball FighterZ.
The game of Arc system works is very much alive, as it will be getting a new character in the spring of 2026, so you’d do well to try it out on your PC or console… especially if you have a Nintendo machine.
Not just because it’s for sale less than 10 euros in the eShop (until November 16th), but also because Dragon Ball FighterZ is the new sample game for Nintendo Switch Online.
If you have subscribed to the online gaming service on Switch or Switch 2, starting tomorrow (November 13th) You will be able to claim this great fighting game completely free for a limited time.
”Prepare for battle with powerful warriors in DRAGON BALL FighterZ, available as a demo game from 13-11!”, confirms Nintendo Spain on Twitter/X.
Download Dragon Ball FighterZ for free on Switch and Switch 2
Few Dragon Ball games are as faithful to Akira Toriyama’s original work as Dragon Ball FighterZ, a marvel that will excite fans of the fighting genre. First, for your 3v3 combat system which allows you to switch between a wide variety of characters.
We should also mention the fluid animations and movements that date back to anime and manga, at 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch and with some technical improvements on Switch 2.
Dragon Ball FighterZ has a base of 24 playable characters (three of them unlockable), but the total with all DLCs reaches 43. And there is still a beloved fighter to arrive that will be available in spring 2026.
All Nintendo Switch Online users, whether the base pack or the expansion pack, will be able to claim Dragon Ball FighterZ completely free Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Be careful, as it is the complete game (not a demo), although It can only be played for free until next Wednesday, November 19th. We recommend purchasing in advance (best if you do before the 16th, which is when the current offer ends) to continue the fun.
Although it does not have a native version for Switch 2, Nintendo’s page dedicated to backwards compatibility indicates that the game works without problems on the new console.
If you’re a fan of Dragon Ball or looking for a new fighting game to play, Dragon Ball FighterZ He is the perfect candidate. He can claim it for free if you are a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber starting November 13th tomorrow as a new preview game for the service.
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