Xbox Game Pass is arguably one of the best value-for-money gaming subscriptions in the industry, with over 400 titles ready to play on consoles and PCs, various subscription tiers for gamers with varied needs, and day-one releases for first-party and partner titles.
Xbox also offers free play days to Game Pass subscribers, thanks to which subscribers can access some games over the weekend to try them. After the weekend, playtime concludes, and gamers can purchase them at a discount and continue their progression. This time, the subscription service has paid tribute to Akira Toriyama, the legendary Japanese Manga Artist, with their free play days.
Xbox Game Pass’s homage to Akira Toriyama with Dragon Ball FighterZ
Akira Toriyama is a Japanese manga, anime, and video game legend. One of his most famous works includes the vast and prosperous Dragon Ball universe. The IP has had manga, anime, and video games, which have been the brainchildren of the curious and artistic mind of Toriyama-san.
Now, as Xbox released the latest announcement for its free play days, the announcement began with a personal message from Kyle Ocean, the business planner of Xbox for Toriyama-san:
Kyle here with a quick message first on my personal appreciation for Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball has been one of the most impactful anime/manga in my life…Hope everyone enjoys this weekend of games including Dragon Ball FighterZ!
Then, the revelation is made that four games, including Dragon Ball FighterZ, Battlefield 2042, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, and South Park: The Stick of Truth. The first two titles require a Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription, while the last two do not.
With Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero revealed at TGA 2023, anime and manga fans might enjoy playing a title based on characters from the IP until the game releases in the fourth quarter of 2024. Moreover, the title is critically acclaimed and appreciated by fans of the IP and gamers worldwide.
Are there any other games based on the works of Akira Toriyama on Xbox Game Pass?
Unfortunately, no. There are no titles that Toriyama-san has directly worked on or titles based on the characters developed by the artist available on Game Pass yet. However, Xbox fans can purchase Dragon Ball FighterZ if they enjoy their free play days playthrough for a price as low as $8.99.
On the other hand, gamers who want to try out a different genre can go for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which is available at a discounted price of $8.99. SAND LAND, the video game based on Toriyama’s works, is also available for pre-order.
The late Akira Toriyama is among the most reputed names in the anime and manga industry. What are your favorite works by the legend? Are you excited to play with the characters he created in the upcoming Dragon Ball Sparkling Zero? Let us know in the comment section below.
