When a developer dodges a question rather than shutting it down, fans tend to read between the lines - and the Dragon Ball community is doing exactly that after CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama gave a carefully non-committal answer about a possible sequel to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot at this year's Japan Expo in Paris.
What Matsuyama Actually Said
CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama hosted panel discussions at Japan Expo 2026, where one of the subjects on the agenda was the development history of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. During that panel, an audience member reportedly pressed Matsuyama on whether a sequel could ever happen.
According to Twitter user DBZcom, who attended the panel, Matsuyama was "very evasive" on the question, "neither saying yes or no." The only concrete statement he made was that the team is "working hard" on its licensed anime projects - a remark that could simply refer to known in-development work rather than any new Dragon Ball RPG.
That said, the fact that Matsuyama did not flatly deny the possibility is being treated as meaningful. CyberConnect2 has historically been transparent about its roadmap, which makes the deliberate non-answer notable.
Why a Sequel Makes Sense
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an action RPG developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, released for PS4, Xbox One, and Windows in January 2020, then later for Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Despite launching to mixed reviews, it became a commercial juggernaut: by January 12, 2026, the game had sold 10 million copies.
The game's scope, however, left significant Dragon Ball lore on the table. The base game covers the Dragon Ball Z saga from the Saiyan arc through the Majin Buu saga, following Goku and the Z-Fighters through the events of the Dragon Ball Z anime, including anime-original storylines and moments. Dragon Ball Super - which includes the God of Destruction Beerus arc, the Tournament of Power, and Granolah the Survivor - was never given its own full RPG treatment, nor was Dragon Ball GT.
Among the announced projects CyberConnect2 is currently working on is a Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC titled "DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm." Part 2 of that Daima DLC launched in January 2026. With that content now delivered, the studio's Dragon Ball slate is effectively clear - which makes the timing of the sequel question more pointed.
CC2's Current Focus
Matsuyama returned to Japan Expo this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of CyberConnect2. The CEO shared a message noting the developer would use all it had learned over the years on a new CyberConnect2 game. The studio's known pipeline is anchored around its own original IP and licensed anime work - its developed titles include the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R, and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, alongside self-published series like Fuga: Melodies of Steel.
Bandai Namco has indicated they look to CyberConnect2 for their licensed projects, saying "we would really like you to make the next game in this series." With Kakarot having crossed 10 million units, it would be commercially logical for Bandai Namco to push for exactly that.
Platform and Release Overview
| Version | Platform | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Original | PS4 / Xbox One / PC | Jan 2020 |
| Switch | Nintendo Switch | Sep 2021 |
| Current-gen | PS5 / Xbox Series X|S | Jan-Feb 2023 |
| Latest DLC | DAIMA Part 2 | Jan 2026 |
The Bottom Line
A single evasive answer at a fan convention is a long way from a sequel announcement - but for a franchise as commercially proven as Kakarot, it is equally far from nothing. The game has now sold 10 million copies, Dragon Ball Super remains largely untouched by an RPG, and CyberConnect2's long relationship with Bandai Namco gives the studio every reason to revisit the property. Fans who want a Kakarot follow-up are probably right not to count it out entirely.
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