Anime Vanguards Update 8.5 Leaks, New Vanguard and More!

Anime Vanguards Update 8.5 is almost here, and while many players expected the anniversary patch, the devs surprised us with another Dragon Ball-themed update. Check out our Anime Vanguards Codes and Tier List!

The big highlight? A brand-new Quest Vanguard unit that’s already shaping up to be one of the most exciting additions yet. Let’s break down everything we know so far about the new Vanguard, the sneak peeks, and how Vegeta and Broly will play into this update.

Sneak Peek: Vegeta and Broly

The sneak preview for Update 8.5 showed off two iconic Dragon Ball characters:

• Vegeta from the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie
• Legendary Super Saiyan Broly from the same film

Both characters looked incredible in the early footage, but only one of them has been confirmed as the next Quest Vanguard.

Who Is the Next Quest Vanguard?

Thanks to confirmation from developers and testers, we now know:

• The new Quest Vanguard will be Vegeta.
• Specifically, this is Vegeta from Update Zero, meaning he was one of the original release units.
• Now, he’s receiving a Vanguard Evolution to bring him back into the spotlight.

This makes sense, as early players will remember how strong Vegeta was at launch. Update 8.5 gives him a much-needed evolution and the cinematic treatment that Vanguard units are known for.

How the Vanguard Evolution Might Work

While exact mechanics aren’t revealed yet, the sneak peek hints strongly at Vegeta’s transformation system:

• Super Saiyan 1 → Introduced in his dialogue and initial aura
• Super Saiyan 2 → Lightning effects appear around his body
• Super Saiyan God → Shown in the movie fight
• Super Saiyan Blue → Likely his final Vanguard form

This matches the movie sequence where Vegeta continuously powered up while fighting Broly. Similar to Vanguard Sung Jin-Woo (who had multiple cutscenes and abilities), Vegeta may also feature different cutscenes for each transformation.

Where Does Broly Fit In?

The inclusion of Legendary Super Saiyan Broly raises interesting possibilities:

1. Standalone Unit – Broly might be released as his own playable unit.
2. Special Cutscene Interaction – If Broly is on the field with Vegeta, players may unlock unique duo animations or cutscenes.
3. Transformation Catalyst – Broly could simply be part of Vegeta’s cutscenes, representing the battles that trigger each new form.

While it’s too early to confirm, the most likely scenario is that Broly will be his own separate unit, but he’ll also tie into Vegeta’s Vanguard cutscenes.

Why This Update Is So Exciting

The Quest Vanguard system has already raised the bar for unit design in Anime Vanguards. With Vegeta getting a full multi-form Vanguard evolution, this is set to be one of the most detailed characters yet. Players can expect:

• Multiple transformations with unique abilities
• High-quality cutscenes inspired by the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie
• Possible special interactions with Broly

For long-time fans of Dragon Ball and Anime Vanguards alike, this update is going to be massive.

Update 8.5 confirms that Vegeta is the next Quest Vanguard, bringing his iconic Dragon Ball Super forms into Anime Vanguards. With transformations ranging from Super Saiyan to Super Saiyan Blue and the potential addition of Broly, this update is shaping up to be one of the most hype Dragon Ball patches yet. Get ready—because the new Vanguard isn’t just another unit, it’s a full cinematic experience.