Action RPG Sand Land Is Based on the Manga From Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama

Bandai Namco announced during the 2023 Sumer Game Fest Sand Land, an action RPG based on the manga created by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The game is being developed by ILCA Inc. and is being built using Unreal Engine 5. 

Here’s a quick overview of Sand Land provided by Bandai Namco.

“Sand Land, is a popular manga created in 2000 by Akira Toriyama, the author of DRAGON BALL and Dr. Slump, that has gained worldwide popularity since its publishing. In a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme water shortage. Beelzebub, the Fiend Prince, Rao, a small-town sheriff, and Thief, form a trio and set off on an adventure in search of a Legendary Spring hidden in the desert.”

“In Sand Land as Beelzebub, players will be able to explore a vast world with his companions. The unique mix of demons and humans, two completely different species, set off on an adventure. Whether roaming in various vehicles, or traveling by foot, the trio will encounter a number of dangerous scenarios, and people along their journey in the vast desert to uncover SAND LAND’s many secrets. Vehicular and character combat is a big part of the action in the game. Players have access to a wide range of vehicles that they can customise and equip with loadouts to traverse the land and take on a diverse assortment of mighty foes.”

Sand Land will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC through Steam. No release date was given.