# Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games Dragon Ball: The Breakers Challenges Players to Evade Villains By Colin Smith | Published 2022-07-22 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-the-breakers References: [kitguru.net](https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/dragon-ball-the-breakers-finally-launches-in-october/) & [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276760/DRAGON_BALL_THE_BREAKERS/) Bandai Namco announced a new asymmetrical multiplayer game titled 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers.' The video game is set in the 'Breakers' timeline of the popular anime series, which is a world in which none of the main heroes exist, only the villains and the humans. This means humans have no superheroes to save them and are tasked with avoiding super-powered villains with only stealth. The game is asymmetrical, meaning one player will assume the role of a villain hunting down the other team, while the other team will try to escape in a game of cat-and-mouse, similar to popular titles such as 'Dead by Daylight.' This game will be available on October 14th, 2022, on PC, [Playstation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus), [Nintendo Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-survivors-switch), and Xbox One consoles. While there will not be a PS5 or [Xbox Series S/X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-hunter-rise-1) version of the game, these consoles can still play the previous generation's version. Image Credit: Bandai Namco ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games:** Asymmetrical multiplayer games with unique gameplay mechanics provide opportunities for game developers to create new and engaging experiences for players. - **Villain-centric Gaming:** Games that center around villains rather than heroes offer an innovative twist on traditional storytelling and could appeal to a new audience. - **Minimalist Gaming:** Games that rely on stealth and strategy rather than brute force offer a unique gaming experience and could cater to players who prefer a more minimalist style of gameplay. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** Asymmetrical multiplayer games like 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers' present opportunities for video game developers to offer new and innovative gameplay experiences for players. - **Anime and Manga:** Villain-centric games like 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers' could appeal to fans of anime and manga by providing a unique twist on familiar characters and stories. - **Gaming Consoles:** The release of 'Dragon Ball: The Breakers' on multiple gaming consoles creates opportunities for businesses in the gaming console industry to expand their user base and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero Multiplayer Arena Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-project-multi.md) - [Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-game.md) - [Action Anime Game Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-dragon-ball-z.md) - [High-Motion VR Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-vr-unbreakable.md) - [Mech-Focused PvP Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-break.md) - [Comic-Inspired Team Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls.md) - [Artistic Multiplayer Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaultbreakers.md) - [Cross-Platform Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus.md) - [Popular Branded Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-open-beta.md)