Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 just put the player’s own fighter back at the center of the story. Bandai Namco released a new “Fight Your Own Way” trailer on September 3, showing the choices that will shape the next game before its 2027 release.
The trailer is more useful than another quick burst of transformations. It explains what players can build, where the adventure takes place, and how this sequel is moving the series into a new era instead of simply replaying the same timeline.
What did the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 trailer reveal?
Players can choose from six races: Earthling, Saiyan, Namekian, Frieza Race, Majin, and the newly introduced Android. The choice affects the look and identity of a custom fighter, while the rest of the build comes from the techniques and movement style players select.
Bandai Namco says players can inherit techniques from 130 Super Fighters and choose a fighting style built around the abilities they want to use. That does not mean every one of those heroes is a separate playable character; it means their skills feed into the player-created fighter. The trailer’s focus is personal builds rather than a fixed version of Goku’s story.
Where is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 set?
The game takes place in AGE 1000, with West City serving as the main setting shown in the new material. Players are recruited into the Great Saiya Squad as mysterious events begin to unfold, giving the custom hero a role in a story that is separate from simply following the familiar battles in order.
That setting is the clearest sign that the sequel wants a fresh starting point. The new city looks busy and lived-in, while Capsule Corporation technology and the Great Saiya Squad give the story a different frame for the usual Dragon Ball mix of science, martial arts, and impossible threats.
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Is Xenoverse 3 a fighting game or an RPG?
It is being presented as a story-driven action RPG, not just a roster-based arena fighter. The custom character is the entry point: players create a look, choose a race, borrow techniques, and develop a style while moving through the AGE 1000 story.
The trailer does not give a full breakdown of every battle system, mission type, or online mode. Those details are still unannounced. What it does confirm is that character creation is tied directly to progression, so the choices made before a fight are meant to matter after it starts.
When does Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 release?
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is scheduled for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Bandai Namco has not announced a specific day, price, preorder plan, or Nintendo Switch 2 version. The 2027 window is confirmed, but the rest of the release information is still open.
The long gap helps explain why the announcement is drawing attention. The previous Xenoverse game arrived nearly a decade ago and continued receiving updates for years. A new city, a new race, and a new team give this sequel a way to make that wait feel intentional rather than simply overdue.
Why this trailer matters to Dragon Ball fans
Xenoverse works best when the player-created character feels useful instead of decorative. The new Android race and the Great Saiya Squad suggest a wider set of identities around the usual heroes, while the 130-technique system gives longtime fans a reason to experiment with builds they cannot get from a standard Goku loadout.
There is still a lot Bandai Namco has not shown. We do not know the complete cast, the final story threat, how the six races differ in combat, or how the online features will work. The new trailer is a firm look at the direction, not a complete feature list.
The trailer was part of the same presentation that also revealed new games and updates. See our State of Play September 2026: Every Announcement and Trailer, then catch up on Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Release Date Set in New Super Surge Trailer.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 now has a clearer identity: build your own fighter, join the Great Saiya Squad, and explore West City in AGE 1000. The next big reveal should be the release date and a longer look at how those custom choices change the way the adventure plays.
