Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Announced: Final Game Featuring Akira Toriyama’s Designs, Launching 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Bandai Namco has officially announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, in development at Dimps and set for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC in 2027. This will be the last Dragon Ball video game to feature direct creative contributions from series creator Akira Toriyama, who passed away in 2024.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 marks the first mainline sequel in the Xenoverse franchise in a decade, following the 2016 release of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The announcement took place during the annual Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in Los Angeles, where Bandai Namco revealed that the game is in active development by returning studio Dimps. According to the publisher, “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the series’ legacy with a completely new Dragon Ball experience, where players choose the hero they want to become in an unexplored Dragon Ball world brought to life by the original author, Akira Toriyama.”

Key facts about Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3:

• Title: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
• Developer: Dimps
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
• Release Window: 2027
• Key creative: Akira Toriyama (character and world designs)
• Announcement: April 2026, at the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in Los Angeles

Legacy of Akira Toriyama in Xenoverse 3

Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball’s legendary creator, passed away in 2024. Xenoverse 3 will almost certainly be the final video game to directly showcase his creative input and designs. During a post-announcement panel, Dimps presented new male and female player characters designed by Toriyama. Polygon reported that developers directly credited Toriyama’s artistic and creative contributions to the structure of the game’s world and characters. This significance was underscored by Bandai Namco, which said, “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 continues the series’ legacy with a completely new Dragon Ball experience, where players choose the hero they want to become in an unexplored Dragon Ball world brought to life by the original author, Akira Toriyama.”

Toriyama’s visual designs and lore remain central to the Xenoverse franchise’s identity. The developer’s confirmation of Toriyama’s work, specifically new playable character designs, cements Xenoverse 3 as a definitive endpoint for his direct involvement in video games based on his universe. The context of Toriyama’s passing in 2024 adds historic weight to this release.

Xenoverse 2’s Final Chapter and Dragon Ball FighterZ Updates

In parallel to the Xenoverse 3 reveal, Bandai Namco confirmed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will receive its last downloadable content this summer. Titled “Future Saga: Chapter 4,” this DLC will serve as the final chapter in the long-running support cycle for Xenoverse 2. According to Bandai Namco’s statement, “The last chapter brings the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Future Saga Pack Set to a dramatic close, reflecting on everything players have fought for, protecting history, shaping the future, and facing god-level power in a climactic final battle.”

This upcoming content signals the conclusion of a decade-long run for Xenoverse 2, clearing the path for Xenoverse 3’s launch and establishing a clear franchise transition.

Additionally, a new gameplay trailer announced that Goku will join the roster of Dragon Ball FighterZ as part of the DAIMA DLC, with a launch date set for April 22. This update ensures continued support and expansion for Dragon Ball’s fighting game line-up, even as attention shifts to Xenoverse 3’s major debut.

Summary: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s core details

• Major announcement: Bandai Namco and Dimps to release Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
• Akira Toriyama’s legacy: This is the last Dragon Ball game created with direct input and designs from Toriyama, following his passing in 2024.
• New character designs: Xenoverse 3 features new male and female playable characters by Toriyama, showcased at the announcement panel.
• Xenoverse 2 final chapter: Future Saga: Chapter 4 DLC arrives summer 2026, ending Xenoverse 2’s post-launch cycle.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ: Goku joins the roster via DAIMA DLC on April 22, 2026.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s arrival will define the next generation of Dragon Ball games, providing fans with the last major work from Akira Toriyama and resetting the franchise’s future across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.