Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set Arrives on Nintendo Switch This September

Bandai Namco's celebrated action RPG, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set, is officially set for release on the Nintendo Switch, with a launch date scheduled for September 24.

This announcement, made during Nintendo’s E3 presentation, marks the first time that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot—previously available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC—will be accessible to fans on a Nintendo platform, bringing the iconic saga and its RPG elements to a new audience through the versatile Nintendo Switch hardware. Originally released in January 2020, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot earned praise for its unique blend of high-octane fighting and immersive RPG mechanics.

Players experience the legendary Dragon Ball Z story, navigating through iconic moments while also partaking in open-world exploration, completing side quests, and engaging in character progression.

The addition of life-simulation activities, such as fishing and cooking, set it apart from typical genre entries and struck a particularly positive note with longtime fans. The Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will offer an even more comprehensive experience by including content from the 'A New Power Awakens' expansion pass.

This set comprises both Part 1 and Part 2 of the DLC, originally sold separately on other platforms, and grants access to additional sagas, challenging battles, and new transformations for Goku and Vegeta.

This decision ensures Switch users receive not only the base game but also significant post-launch content at no additional cost, making it a standout release for 2021 on the Nintendo eShop and at retail. Speaking about the release, Nintendo confirmed in their announcement, "The Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set will launch on September 24th for Nintendo Switch, featuring the original RPG adventure and two epic add-ons from the expansion pass." This move aligns with Bandai Namco’s ongoing strategy of expanding its popular franchises to the Switch’s broad audience and supports Nintendo’s efforts to bolster its third-party game library. Sales figures for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot have been impressive since its initial launch, with over 2 million copies sold worldwide by March 2020, further demonstrating the franchise’s enduring appeal.

The game’s arrival on the Switch not only gives fans a fresh way to enjoy the series' epic narrative but also adds another high-profile title to the RPG lineup available on Nintendo's hybrid console. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set is available for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop and is expected to be a popular addition for fans eager to relive the story of Goku and his companions.

With its combined storylines, free-roaming world, and expansion content, this release is positioned to stand out among the best action RPGs available for Nintendo Switch in 2021.

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