Bandai Namco officially confirmed at the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 that the mysterious “Project Age 1000” is, in fact, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, with a release window set for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The End of Speculation
The announcement settles months of fan theories that began earlier this year during the series’ 40th anniversary event. Bandai Namco originally unveiled the project under the title “New Game Project Age 1000,” featuring a character design by the late Akira Toriyama. The subtitle “Age 1000” aligned perfectly with the timeline of the Xenoverse series, and an accidental inclusion in a Bandai Namco Southeast Asia playlist titled “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3” all but confirmed the title before today’s official reveal.
A New Narrative Direction
The announcement trailer showcased a shift in the game’s premise. Rather than focusing on the traditional Time Patrol seen in previous entries, the footage features a protagonist receiving a distress call from Bulma regarding an incoming threat. The squad involved dons the Great Saiyaman logo and includes Gamma 1 from Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, suggesting that a Capsule Corp-funded superhero team will lead the action this time around.
What to Expect for 2027
While the trailer provided a glimpse through in-engine cutscenes, actual gameplay remains under wraps. Given that the launch is still slated for 2027, fans should expect a waiting period before further technical details emerge. The game is expected to retain the core gameplay style that defined its predecessors, though the thematic shift toward a superhero-led narrative offers a fresh pace for a franchise that has relied on the Time Patrol storyline for nearly a decade.
With Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 continuing to receive DLC support long after its original release, the transition to a new installment marks a significant milestone for the series. For those looking to brush up on the lore before the 2027 release, the existing timeline remains deep and expansive.
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