Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 announced and details revealed

Bandai Namco has officially announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement took place during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 event in Los Angeles, accompanied by the first official trailer for this highly anticipated anime action-RPG sequel. The reveal comes as a surprise for fans and confirms that a follow-up is in development, nearly 10 years after Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 launched in 2016.

New features in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is set in a new world called Age 1000. The trailer reveals that players will be able to explore West City, a lively location that promises new stories and adventures. This new chapter in the franchise combines RPG elements with a deep narrative, making it a must-play experience for Dragon Ball fans.

Akira Toriyama, the creative mind behind the Dragon Ball series, designed the game’s new main characters and lore. This creates a strong connection to the existing Dragon Ball timeline and its future vision.

Characters and story

In the latest entry, players will join the Great Saiyan Squad and fight alongside allies as events unfold in West City. There is also some speculation about the return of familiar characters, including Piccolo and Bulma. Interestingly, Bulma may have used the Dragon Balls to preserve her youth or even traveled through time into the future, despite normally not being alive in the year Age 1000.

The game also introduces new lead characters, Brett and a female protagonist who will represent the player. These additions promise a fresh look and dynamic feel within the acclaimed universe.

What to expect?

Bandai Namco has announced that more information about Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 will be shared in the coming months. Fans can look forward to further reveals regarding gameplay, characters, and unique features that will be added to the series. Once more details are available, they will no doubt help build anticipation for this new title, especially given the success of the previous Xenoverse games.

Dragon Ball fans can’t hide their excitement for 2026 and the future of the franchise, especially with iconic characters returning and Toriyama’s wonderfully creative input.