Bandai Namco has officially opened pre-download access for Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra, its upcoming MOBA-inspired Dragon Ball title. The feature went live on September 9, 2025, allowing players to install the game early across platforms and prepare for the full release.
While pre-downloading won’t give players a competitive edge, it ensures you’ll be able to jump into the action immediately at launch without waiting on large files.
Server Maintenance During Pre-Download
During this pre-download period, servers will remain offline until launch day. Bandai Namco confirmed that server maintenance is ongoing and will end on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, just before the game’s official release.
How to Pre-Download Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra
Players can pre-install the game by following these steps:
- Go to the game’s official website: https://dbg-squadra.bn-ent.net/en-us
- Select your platform (Android, iOS, PC, PS4).
- Download the game.
- Make sure you have enough storage space for the installation.
- Once the download finishes, you’ll be ready to play when servers go live.
Pre-Download Timing by Region
- US West Coast (PST): Sept 9, 5:00 PM
- US East Coast (EST): Sept 9, 8:00 PM
- Brazil: Sept 9, 9:00 PM
- UK (BST): Sept 10, 1:00 AM
- Central Europe (CEST): Sept 10, 2:00 AM
- Japan/Korea (JST/KST): Sept 10, 9:00 AM
Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Launch Roster
The game will debut with a lineup of 22 playable fighters drawn from across the Dragon Ball universe:
- Goku
- Gohan
- Android 18
- Mini Son Goku
- Perfect Cell
- Majuub
- Krillin
- Android 17
- Hit
- Trunks
- Zamasu
- Majin Buu
- Cooler
- Gamma 1 & Gamma 2
- Piccolo
- Daima Goku
- Frieza
- Kale
- Caulifla
This starting roster offers a mix of classic icons, villains, and fresh inclusions to appeal to longtime fans and competitive players alike.
Esports and Competitive Potential
Bandai Namco already has deep roots in the competitive scene with Tekken and past Dragon Ball fighting games. With crossplay support, MOBA-style gameplay, and esports-friendly design, Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra could carve out its own niche.
That said, the MOBA space is crowded with giants like League of Legends, Dota 2, Mobile Legends, and Honor of Kings. Still, the Dragon Ball IP and free-to-play model may give it the edge needed to attract both casual players and competitive hopefuls.
