3-vs-3 fighting game will have closed beta next month, before launching next February

Voice actor Tohru Furuya confirmed on Monday that when he posted on Twitter about recording lines for Dragon Ball character Yamcha in June, he was referring to Bandai Namco Entertainment and Arc System Works' upcoming Dragon Ball FighterZ game. He did not reveal whether Yamcha will be a playable character in the game, or will appear in the game in another capacity.

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Bandai Namco Entertainment will release the three-versus-three fighting game on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Bandai Namco Entertainment America and Europe will release a "CollectorZ Edition" that will include an Goku statue, three art boards, and steelbook packaging. Those who pre-order the game in Europe and North America will get an unlock code for Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta, and two lobby avatars.

The game is slated for release in February 2018. A closed beta for the game will take place on September 16 to 18.

Bandai Namco Entertainment America describes the game:

Arc System Works delivers an explosive, action-packed game that combines classic 2D fighting with advanced 3D character models that look and feel as if they are ripped straight out of the DRAGON BALL series.

Bandai Namco Entertainment teases the game's story:

With the resurrection of Android 16 and the invasion of the mysterious army corps, the super warriors starts to fall. What is happening?

The playable cast includes Goku (Super Saiyan), Teen Gohan (Super Saiyan 2), Vegeta (Super Saiyan), Future Trunks (Super Saiyan), Freeza (Final Form, Golden Freeza), Cell (Perfect Form), Krillin, Piccolo, Android 18 (with Android 17), and Android 16.

[Via Siliconera]