Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Officially Announced, Featuring Designs by Akira Toriyama
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Announced: The Legend Continues… and Ends?
In a move that has Dragon Ball fans everywhere doing their best Super Saiyan impersonations, Bandai Namco has officially announced the development of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. That’s right, folks — after a decade of waiting, the next chapter in the Xenoverse saga is finally on the way. And it’s coming with designs by none other than the late, great Akira Toriyama himself.
A Decade in Waiting: Why Now?
The last time we saw a new installment of Dragon Ball Xenoverse was way back in 2016. It feels like eons ago, right? Since then, fans have been hungry for more time-traveling, universe-saving adventures. Well, cue the epic music because our prayers have been answered. The announcement was made during this year’s Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in Los Angeles — a city that knows a thing or two about epic battles and dramatic reveals.
The Last Hurrah for Toriyama?
This isn’t just another game announcement. With Akira Toriyama having passed away in 2024, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is poised to be the last game to feature his direct creative input. That’s heavy stuff for longtime fans who grew up watching Goku and crew get increasingly overpowered with each new enemy. It’s like finding out this is the last season of your favorite show — bittersweet but oh-so-important.
What We Know So Far
- Developer: Dimps is back at it again, tasked with bringing this massive world to life on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
- Release Window: Set your calendars for 2027; this one’s going to take a bit of patience.
- Xenoverse 2 Finale: Before we get to part three, Bandai Namco plans to wrap up Xenoverse 2 with Future Sage: Chapter 4 dropping this summer.
- Goku’s New Gig: Oh yeah, Goku’s joining the Dragon Ball FighterZ roster thanks to the upcoming DAIMA DLC launching on April 22. Because why not have him fight twice as many battles?
The Hype Train Has Left the Station
This news has sent shockwaves through the Dragon Ball community faster than Vegeta can say “It’s over 9000!”. Given its significance as possibly Toriyama’s final contribution to gaming history, Xenoverse 3 isn’t just another sequel; it’s shaping up to be a monumental release for fans worldwide.
The global reach and appeal of Dragon Ball are undeniable — just look at Los Angeles hosting this mega event. The franchise has a knack for bringing people together across continents, and this announcement serves as proof that Dragon Ball’s power level continues to defy logic and gravity.
So gear up and start training because come 2027, we’ll be diving into what could be Toriyama’s final masterpiece. Until then, keep your ki charged and your controllers ready!