As players clashed in-game during last weekend's Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, Bandai Namco pulled back the curtain on a massive roadmap for the franchise. From the formal unveiling of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 to the final DLC pack for Xenoverse 2, fans have plenty to look forward to over the next 12 months.

Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026: The Major Reveals

The biggest headline from the event was the official confirmation of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. While Bandai Namco had previously teased its existence, we now know it is coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X in 2027. Described as a "completely new Dragon Ball world by Akira Toriyama," the title promises a fresh experience where players can choose their own hero within an unexplored world brought to life by the original creator.

Another massive expansion is coming to the Budokai Tenkaichi lineage with Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Super Limit-Breaking Neo. Set to drop in Summer 2026, this "major expansion" aims to elevate the game through several key additions:

  • New Characters: The debut of Vegeta (GT) and Trunks (GT) in the series.
  • Expanded Content: New stages, a new solo mode for earning EXP, and an all-new game mode.
  • Character Updates: A new costume and Super Attack for Goku (Z - End).
  • System Overhaul: A free update introducing a brand- new battle system.

Anime and Card Game Roadmap

The event also provided much-needed updates regarding the anime and the trading card scene. While details on Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol were sparse, we know it will likely adapt the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc from the manga and the Universe Survival arc from the anime.

Fans of the enhanced edition of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus were treated to a "Super Gekitou" teaser during the special panel. The trailer showcased an upgraded visual presentation for the battle between Son Goku and Beerus, while also teasing the return of Frieza. The announcement panel featured industry legends, including:

  • Masako Nozawa (Voice of Son Goku)
  • Koichi Yamadera (Voice of Beerus)
  • Jason Douglas (English dub voice of Beerus)
  • Akio Iyoku (Executive Producer)

For collectors, the Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Fusion World has a busy schedule ahead. The Impact Beyond Dimensions booster pack launches in July, followed by Story Booster 01 on August 21, which introduces 12 new cards across 85 types. The Chromatic Ascension pack is expected toward the end of the year.

Final Updates for Xenoverse 2 and FighterZ

As the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 stream concluded, we received a glimpse of the final chapter for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The Future Saga Chapter 4 DLC is slated for Summer 2026 (or Q3 in the Southern Hemisphere). Bandai Namco teased that this pack will bring the saga to a dramatic close, focusing on protecting history and facing god-level power.

To celebrate the final update, several mobile titles—including Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle, Dragon Ball Legends, and Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra—will feature collaborations with Xenoverse 2, bringing hero skins and emotes to those games. Additionally, Squadra will host a world championship tournament later this year, inviting global winners to compete in Japan.

Finally, although not mentioned during the main event, Bandai Namco confirmed that Dragon Ball FighterZ will receive the character Goku (SS4, DAIMA) on April 22. This update introduces the Wild Dash mechanic, a move that branches into four distinct techniques: Double Combination, Raging Strike, Power Swing, and Quick Move.