The response to Dragon Ball Fusions - Uncensored Update 2.2.0 has been overwhelmingly positive. On Reddit’s r/DBZFusions, the patch thread has over 1,500 upvotes. Players praise the restored difficulty (the original Western release was slightly easier due to higher XP gains) and the joy of seeing Mr. Satan’s intro text read “The World Champion, Mr. Satan!” instead of “Hercule”.
One notable review from a GBAtemp moderator reads: Dragon Ball Fusions- Uncensored Update 2.2.0 ...
“I played the original for 200 hours. After 2.2.0, it feels like a new game. The uncensored dialogue makes the humor land correctly, and the 60 FPS toggle on Citra is a game-changer. This is how Fusions should have launched.” The response to Dragon Ball Fusions - Uncensored Update 2
The mod team has confirmed that 2.2.0 will be the final major release, as they are now working on a separate “Expansion Pack” that adds characters from Super Hero and Daima—but that is a future project. “I played the original for 200 hours
Bandai Namco has historically turned a blind eye to fan patches that do not distribute original game code. Since Uncensored Update 2.2.0 requires users to own a legitimate copy of Dragon Ball Fusions (either physical ROM dump or cartridge), it exists in a legal grey zone of "fair use for preservation." However, do not expect a Nintendo eShop release. Download at your own risk.
Note: This patch does NOT interfere with online multiplayer, but because you’re using modified assets, play online with friends who also have the patch to avoid desyncs.
Unlike earlier versions (2.0, 2.1), this update goes beyond uncensoring. The modders added optional QoL features: