Bandai Namco Unveils Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Set for 2027

Bandai Namco Entertainment has unveiled new details for the upcoming action role-playing game Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, showcasing a significant shift in setting and new gameplay mechanics. The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2027.

A new trailer released on June 23, 2026, introduced West City as the game's central hub, set in Age 1000, approximately 150 to 250 years after the events of Xenoverse 2. This future era is based on original world-building and character concepts from the late franchise creator Akira Toriyama. The story follows a player-created character who joins the Great Saiyan Squad, encountering both new original characters and familiar faces from the series.

Executive Producer Masayuki Hirano emphasized the team's sense of responsibility in realizing Toriyama's vision. He stated that the future setting provides a new, unexplored territory for fans and developers, moving the series beyond its previous focus on time-travel to fix the past.

Key gameplay innovations were highlighted in hands-off previews from Summer Game Fest 2026. A new "Soul Switch" or "Soul Shifting" mechanic allows players to briefly transform into an...