CyberConnect2 CEO Won’t Confirm a Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Sequel Yet
At Japan Expo, CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama was reportedly “evasive” when pressed about whether a sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is in the works, offering no clear confirmation one way or the other.
Between Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero giving players the DBZ-style battle simulator they’ve been asking for, and Xenoverse 3 seemingly poised to keep the online community busy for years, it’s easy to assume fans’ wishes are all covered. However, that hasn’t been the case—Dragon Ball RPG momentum has largely slowed to a stop after Kakarot.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot remains one of the franchise’s strongest entries, retelling the manga-adjacent moments and expanding on several anime-focused arcs. Still, it notably skipped large portions of Dragon Ball Super, along with content from GT, leaving plenty of people hoping for a follow-up that could broaden the scope. While that kind of sequel once looked unlikely, it may not be completely off the table just yet.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Developer Was “Evasive” When Asked About A Sequel
That’s Not A No!
CyberConnect2 had a strong showing at this year’s Japan Expo, appearing on multiple panels covering different topics. One of those sessions was focused on the development of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and it was attended by a Twitter user who says the panel confirmed that studio head Hiroshi Matsuyama was directly involved.
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During the panel, Matsuyama was reportedly asked about the possibility of a sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Given that CyberConnect2 has previously suggested it wanted to move away from licensed projects for a stretch in order to concentrate on its own original work, it was still surprising that the discussion wasn’t shut down completely.
As reported by that same Twitter attendee, Matsuyama stayed “very evasive” when asked whether Kakarot 2 could ever happen, offering neither a yes nor a no. The only specific point he made was that the company is “working hard” on its licensed anime games, which could be read as a nod to hack//Z.E.R.O., the project CyberConnect2 is understood to be focused on right now.
For context, CC2 also developed the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm lineup and Demon Slayer: Hinokami Chronicles, so it’s one of the most established studios in its niche.
Even though Matsuyama didn’t confirm a Kakarot sequel in any direct way—and may simply be avoiding a definitive promise that could disappoint players—CyberConnect2 has historically been fairly transparent about what it plans to do next. Not ruling out the idea of Kakarot 2 is about as much encouragement as fans are likely to get for now, especially considering how highly regarded Kakarot is.
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