Bandai Namco has released a new seven-minute trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 to give fans an in-depth preview of the gameplay loop and systems. This is in addition to the Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 gameplay livestream, which offers live footage from the team at Bandai Namco.
Here’s a summary of the new trailer, via Bandai Namco:
The new trailer follows a rookie member of the Great Saiya Squad through a complete mission, showcasing the core gameplay systems of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. As players progress through missions with squads of up to four, they must adapt their tactics from battling waves of enemies to taking on powerful bosses. Throughout every encounter, their connection to original DRAGON BALL characters is a foundational part of the setting and mechanics in the game. Connections shape how players build their character, customize their abilities, and fight alongside iconic heroes.
In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Ki is at the center of every fight. Players can drain an opponent’s Ki through combos, charged attacks, and Ki Drain-type Super Attacks, forcing enemies into Ki Break status and leaving them vulnerable to Break Smash, a devastating finisher that deals significantly more damage than standard Super Attacks. Super Attacks come in multiple types, each with its own secondary effect, while Ultimate Attacks unleash powerful cinematic blows once their gauge is filled. Each character’s Battle Style also influences their move set and combo chains, allowing players to fight using techniques inspired by legendary warriors such as Goku and Vegeta.
The trailer also highlights how Soul Assist works in the game, which lets players summon a Dragon Ball character to unleash one of their signature attacks once the Assist Gauge is full. Soul Switch allows players to temporarily channel a chosen character’s soul, transforming their appearance and dramatically enhancing their combat abilities. Players can also awaken race-specific transformations, including Super Saiyan, with additional races and playstyles to be revealed in the future.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027. As previously announced, the new game will feature all-new original characters, along with those created and depicted by manga authors Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou.
Before launch, Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 at Summer Game Fest 2026. Our Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 preview delves into early gameplay and features that returning Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 players can expect in the full game next year.
