New Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Trailer Showcases Classic Anime Attacks and Advanced Character Creation

A brand-new promotional video for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 debuted during today’s State of Play Japan showcase, highlighting the franchise’s signature visual flair alongside an extensive suite of character creation tools. As the custom protagonist channels their energy and unleashes iconic abilities, dynamic camera transitions seamlessly spotlight the original warriors who popularized those signature moves—showcasing Vegeta’s precise strikes, Hit’s blistering flurry of supersonic punches, and Android 17’s devastating charged energy blast.

“Craft your ultimate avatar and forge your own path through Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3,” the trailer’s official synopsis declares. “Select from six distinct avatar lineages—including the newly introduced Android race—and tailor your combat methodology utilizing diverse Fighting Styles, Soul Assists, Awoken Skills, Soul Switches, Abilities, and beyond. With upwards of 130 characters and non-playable legends available to master, you can sculpt a fighter perfectly attuned to your preferred style of movement, transformation, offense, and battlefield supremacy.” The preview dynamically showcases these robust mechanics as the player seamlessly transitions between human and various extraterrestrial forms while charging up a Kamehameha.

When does Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 take place?

For players catching up with the franchise, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is structured as an action RPG taking place within a distant future timeline situated well beyond the conclusion of the primary Dragon Ball narrative. Specifically set in Age 1000, the narrative advances the timeline 148 years past the events of Xenoverse 2 and a full 150 years beyond the inaugural installment—both of which also transpired long after the original series wrapped up. Throughout the journey, users can summon iconic series staples like Goku and Frieza, weaving their legendary techniques directly into their personal arsenals. Development duties are once again being handled by Dimps, the studio behind the first two entries launched in 2015 and 2016.

While the community is thrilled to see this beloved action RPG series make its long-awaited return, a segment of the fanbase has expressed frustration over a notable gameplay adjustment: Xenoverse 3 imposes a strict timer on how long a character can maintain the Super Saiyan transformation. In previous installments, these legendary states remained active for the duration of an entire mission. We will have to wait and see how significantly this balance tweak impacts the overall experience when the title officially drops in 2027.

You can only go Super Saiyan for a limited time?!

Source: Polygon