Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 shows clear improvements over earlier games

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, formerly known as Dragon Ball Project: Age 1000, is developer Dimps’ and publisher Bandai Namco’s third foray into the Xenoverse series and is set to release at some point in 2027. The latest trailer for the action RPG looks like a marked improvement over the first two games, and previews from Summer Game Fest reinforce that impression.

The most striking change is the quality of the cutscenes. Where previous entries relied largely on in-game animations with little direction, Xenoverse 3’s scenes — including in-game moments — look much more polished. The game also finally gives your character a voice.

The late Akira Toriyama had a hand in crafting Xenoverse 3’s world and lore before his passing in 2024.

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