Overview
- Bandai Namco and Dimps released the seven‑minute gameplay first‑look on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and it follows a rookie through a full mission to show the game’s mission flow and four‑player squad structure.
- The trailer makes Ki the central combat resource, demonstrating Ki Drain, Ki Break status and the Break Smash finisher that opens enemies to high‑damage followups.
- New player‑connection features include Soul Assist, which summons a classic Dragon Ball character to use a signature attack, and Soul Switch, which lets the player temporarily take on that character’s abilities.
- Awakening transformations are now race‑specific and temporary, with Saiyan Super Saiyan shown as a timed boost, a change that has drawn vocal criticism from some fans.
- Developers showed notable graphical and animation upgrades over Xenoverse 2, confirmed a 2027 release window for PS5, Xbox Series and PC, and signaled the team will shift to long‑term post‑launch support as Xenoverse 2 support winds down.