Beerus Is Coming Back as a Playable Character on July 8

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, the anime remake, is currently slated for a release sometime in Fall 2026. Still, fans who want their God of Destruction fix sooner have a new option: Beerus is arriving in a fresh playable release on July 8. Given how long Beerus has been part of the franchise’s spotlight, it makes sense that Dragon Ball is keeping the character visible while the anime remake approaches.

Release & platform snapshot: July 8 and what else is coming

Meanwhile, there’s plenty on the Dragon Ball calendar. The Dragon Ball Super: Beerus anime launch is just one item in the lineup, and The Galactic Patrol is also set to receive an anime adaptation soon. On the gaming side, Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 is wrapping up with its final DLC on June 8, bringing roughly a decade of ongoing support to a close. That’s likely to leave some players with a content-shaped gap once they finish the new material—but anyone looking for more Dragon Ball to watch and play still has July 8 to look forward to.

A brand-new Solo Leveling release is also getting a story trailer ahead of its official 2026 release date.

Dragon Ball’s Beerus officially joins Gekishin Squadra on July 8

On July 8, Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra will mark the upcoming arrival of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus by adding Beerus to the roster. He debuts alongside Season 6 of Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra, a MOBA released in 2025 for anyone who hasn’t followed it yet. The game is free to play, so checking it out doesn’t cost anything.

Beerus—God of Destruction—joins as a new playable Hero. His kit lets players swap between close-range and long-range Skills, then finish off enemies using either his Finisher or Super Attack to take out targets marked with the Mark of Destruction. The July 8 update also brings additional season content beyond Beerus, including fresh Divine Draws, new Helpers, new Boss fights, and more.

• New Hero: Beerus
• New Divine Draw: Burst Step
• New Helpers: Tapion and Dende
• New Boss: Yakon

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To add a little more context, Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra is a free-to-play four-versus-four online action game that’s specifically a MOBA. Matches revolve around teams fighting over objectives while also dealing with enemies and bosses to get stronger during the same session. As rounds progress, players unlock increasingly potent attacks and abilities inspired by the Dragon Ball series, which pushes matches toward bigger, more chaotic battles.

It may have slipped under the radar for some players because it launched in September 2025, but the game has continued to improve season after season. On Metacritic, it currently carries a Metascore of 81, making it worth a look for DBZ fans—or anyone who enjoys anime-style games more broadly.

Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra is available on PC, PlayStation consoles, Nintendo Switch consoles, and mobile.

Season 6 is shaping up to be one of the biggest updates yet for Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra. With Beerus leading a substantial wave of new content on July 8, Dragon Ball fans who want another free title to jump into will get one of the franchise’s most recognizable gods—while the game continues the steady schedule of seasonal support that has defined Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra since launch.

Upcoming Releases

MOBAs aren’t for everyone, but DBZ keeps holding its ground in the wider games conversation. Even though Xenoverse 2 is heading toward the end of its run, it’s also paving the way for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 in 2027. The next entry may bring a new threat involving the Time Gods of Destruction. Across the franchise’s upcoming media, it’s clear Dragon Ball is leaning hard into the appeal of the God of Destruction characters.

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