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Dragon Ball FighterZ Update Fix Expected Soon

Developers are planning a significant fix for the recent Dragon Ball FighterZ update, targeted for release in April.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Update Fix Expected Soon

Highlights

  • Developers are addressing issues in Dragon Ball FighterZ linked to the rollback netcode update.
  • Post-update glitches like character T-posing and cloning bugs have amused and frustrated fans.
  • A fix for the issues is in progress and anticipated to roll out in April.

The creators of Dragon Ball FighterZ have announced a major update to tackle the problems arising from the new rollback netcode. In late February, an update for Dragon Ball FighterZ introduced rollback netcode to most game versions, except for the Switch edition. Coinciding with this update, the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions were released. Despite the intention to enhance the online gameplay, the update has caused disruptions instead.

Following the update, players and streamers shared clips on social media displaying game-breaking bugs. These included characters T-posing while the animations continued, and instances of character cloning during matches. The community was both vexed and intrigued by the array of glitches brought about by the rollback netcode. The FighterZ developers are actively working to resolve these issues by next month.

As per the official Dragon Ball Games Twitter account, the team is acknowledging the challenges introduced by the rollback update in Dragon Ball FighterZ. They are committed to resolving these issues by April, with an official patch release date to be announced once confirmed. The team has also issued an apology to affected fans and expressed gratitude for their patience during the problem-solving process.

Anticipated Rollback Netcode Fix Date

  • April 2024

Rumors suggest that the flawed rollback netcode in the game may stem from a speculated split between Dragon Ball FighterZ developer Arc System Works and publisher Bandai Namco. This split could have led to the rollback update and new versions being managed by an internal Bandai Namco team or outsourced to a third party without Arc System Works' involvement. However, this information remains unverified and should be viewed with caution until confirmed.

Fans are optimistic that the forthcoming update will resolve the issues affecting the competitive Dragon Ball fighting game. They also hope that the upcoming Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will incorporate rollback netcode from the start, avoiding the online challenges faced by Dragon Ball FighterZ.

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