Dragon Ball FighterZ rollback netcode update available now

The Dragon Ball franchise has been producing video games for decades, creating many well-known and loved series. One of the franchise’s breakout hits was 2018’s Dragon Ball FighterZ. Following years of post-launch support, the game has finally gotten a native current-gen upgrade – featuring rollback netcode.

Taking to Twitter, the official Dragon Ball Games page announced FighterZ’ current-gen launch, saying “DRAGON BALL FighterZ releases 29th February (midnight local time) on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with rollback netcode!”

For the uninitiated, rollback netcode is “a technique that reduces the input lag and visual stuttering that often plague online matches in fighting games. Unlike delay-based netcode, which waits for the synchronization of inputs between players, rollback netcode predicts the inputs and executes them immediately, then corrects any discrepancies later. This creates a smoother and more responsive gameplay that feels closer to offline play.”

While rollback netcode is only coming to the current-gen consoles, PC players will also benefit from this update – meaning PS4/Xbox One and Switch are left out of the equation.

As with many games this generation, the PS5/Series X|S upgrade will be free to all those who already own the game. 5+ years on from its initial release and Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting a whole new lease on life.

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