After weeks of silence, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 finally steps out of the shadows... Bandai Namco used the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour to formally unveil the next chapter in the series, developed by Dimps, and announced for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, for 2027. Formerly floated under the codename "Age 1000", the project now steps into the light with a first briefing focused on its world. In this installment, the publisher revisits one of its best-established Dragon Ball licenses, promising a brand-new realm imagined from the works of Akira Toriyama.
On the gameplay side, the first footage of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 teased a title focused on action and exploration, potentially in an open world. The game puts the player at the heart of the action by letting them craft the hero they’ll embody, within a design that blends combat, progression, and immersion in the Dragon Ball universe. The fighting is far from a afterthought: battles look dynamic and are crafted to take advantage of the capabilities of the new‑generation consoles. The saga’s iconic transformations are expected to return in a refreshed form, with immersive visual effects and a smooth control feel designed to appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.
The storyline unfolds in a new Dragon Ball world, with West City at its center. The playable character joins the Great Saiyan Squad and develops through an original arc, weaving together familiar figures and fresh faces. The official press release stresses this unprecedented backdrop, pitched as a new frontier for the series—an expansion of the universe rather than a mere rehash of elements already explored in previous games.
The reveal of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 also capped a broader segment dedicated to the franchise’s gaming news. At the same event, Bandai Namco also highlighted Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra. With this announcement, Bandai Namco continues to bring the license to life across several Dragon Ball titles, each with its own angle.
What remains to be seen is how this third installment will carve out its identity in the coming months. For now, Bandai Namco is mostly outlining the framework, the release window, and the broad strokes. We’ll then assess what this return of Dragon Ball Xenoverse will truly bring to the series in the long run.
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