Thank you for playing DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA.

Since the beta test in 2024 to the 1st anniversary, we have been fortunate to receive support from so many players around the world.

Reaching our 1st anniversary milestone would not have been possible without all of your support, and we would like to express our most sincere gratitude.

As announced during the “SQUADRA Talk Season 7│1st Anniv. & Year-End Major Update Announcement” on August 29th, we will be releasing a major update, or rather overhaul, that includes significant gameplay changes.

We would like to take this opportunity to provide context as to why this decision was made.

Since its conception, GEKISHIN SQUADRA's goal was to be an experience where players could enjoy Dragon Ball team battles anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

However, over time, we found that the game's strategic depth and knowledge-based mechanics often created a large cap between the top performing players and everyone else in terms of game literacy.

As a result, new players often encountered lopsided matches and a high barrier to competitive play, leading to a gameplay experience that did not fully meet their expectations.

With feedback from the community, the entire development team carefully and extensively discussed the future of the game and established the following update direction so that GEKISHIN SQUADRA can continue to entertain a wide audience for years to come.

1. Camera Perspective Changes

The top-down camera perspective made it difficult for players to fully experience the intensity of battle and immerse themselves in the world of Dragon Ball.

To address this, we will introduce a new camera perspective that brings players closer to both the characters and the action, allowing for a more dynamic and engaging battle experience.

Alongside this change, portions of the game's visuals will also be updated.

2. Gameplay Rule Changes

The complexity of the current game rules has often led to large differences in understanding among players.

We will be redesigning the game rules and maps to deliver a battle experience that better captures the action-packed excitement players expect from a Dragon Ball game.

3. Role System Changes

The current role system has, in some cases, made it difficult for players to freely enjoy their favorite characters due to role-based performance differences.

We will simplify the role system and create an environment where players can more easily choose and enjoy the characters they love.

4. Expanded Customization Features

Many customization items have had limited opportunities to truly shine during matches.

Together with the camera perspective changes, we will expand customization options and enhance in-game presentation, allowing players to enjoy richer, more impactful visual effects and battle experiences.

5. Simplification and Expansion of Game Systems

Based on feedback that character acquisition and various interconnected systems can be difficult to understand, we are reviewing these features.

We plan to simplify character acquisition while expanding long-term gameplay elements for players looking for deeper engagement.

We currently plan to release these updates after the 1st Anniversary Campaign, with the aim of launching them at the end of 2026.

Following the 1st Anniversary Campaign, the game will transition to the new ruleset, and the current ruleset will no longer be available.

As part of this transition, we are committed to carefully considering how items earned under the current system will be handled, ensuring that they are appropriately respected.

By making substantial improvements that span everything from the game's visuals to its overall gameplay cycle, we hope to deliver a renewed experience that more players can enjoy.

This was not a decision made lightly, and we also understand that there may be potential ramifications.

We will continue to share information about the overhaul in the coming months and will maintain communication with the community.

Thank you for your continued support of DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA.

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Development Team

The information in this announcement is current as of the date of publication.

Content is subject to change or adjustment after announcement without prior notice.