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Akira Toriyama Worked on PS5's Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 Before His Passing
Akira Toriyama contributed to the development of Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 before his passing in 2024, marking it as one of his final works. The game, set in AGE 1000, is coming to PlayStation 5 next year and features new character designs from Toriyama. Bandai Namco and Dimps are developing the title, which will retain the series' core gameplay of creating a custom hero and engaging in multiplayer battles.
Bandai Namco Officially Reveals What's Next For The Dragon Ball Xenoverse Series
Bandai Namco has announced the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Future Saga Chapter 4, will release in Summer 2026. The company also officially confirmed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 for a 2027 launch on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Announced for PC and Consoles in First Trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment has officially announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, with a planned release in 2027 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the game's first trailer.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Launcing in 2027
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Dimps and Bandai Namco, this story-driven RPG allows players to create their own hero within the world of Dragon Ball, set in West City during AGE 1000. Additional details will be revealed in the coming months.
Last DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 releases in Summer 2026
The final downloadable content for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, titled Future Saga Chapter 4, is set to release in Summer 2026. This update will include new characters and content for the game, which originally launched in 2016 and continues to receive support from Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero gets Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC
Bandai Namco has announced the Super Limit-Breaking Neo DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, which will add thirty playable characters, four new stages, and a new game mode. A survival mode is also planned for a later release on Nintendo Switch.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Final DLC Set for Summer 2026
Bandai Namco and Dimps have announced that the final DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Future Saga Chapter 4, will be released in Summer 2026. The game, initially released in 2016, has sold over ten million units worldwide and is available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 has also been announced.
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Super Limit Breaking NEO DLC Announced for Summer 2026
Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft announced the Super Limit Breaking NEO DLC for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero will launch in Summer 2026, featuring over 30 new characters and a new game mode. The game, developed with Unreal Engine 5, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC, with Switch versions releasing November 14, 2025.
Dragon Ball Age 1000 is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, but it’s seemingly skipping Switch 2
Bandai Namco has revealed that Dragon Ball Age 1000 is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game appears to be skipping the Nintendo Switch 2, despite Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's success on the original Switch. Additionally, Bandai Namco provided a trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2's upcoming DLC, Future Saga Chapter 2.
Future Saga Chapter 4 will be the last DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, DLC trailer
Bandai Namco has announced that Future Saga Chapter 4 will be the final downloadable content for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. A teaser trailer was released, confirming the DLC will launch this summer, marking the end of ongoing support for the title.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO DLC ‘Super Limit-Breaking NEO’ announced
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Spike Chunsoft have announced the 'Super Limit-Breaking NEO' downloadable content for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. Further details about the DLC's content and release are expected soon.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero announces Super Limit Breaking Neo DLC
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced new Super Limit Breaking Neo DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, set to release this summer. The DLC will include over 30 playable characters, more than 20 customizable items and costumes, four new stages, and a new game mode. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Officially Announced with New Trailer
Bandai Namco, Toei Animation, and Dimps have officially announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 with a new trailer, featuring original characters worked on by Akira Toriyama. The game is set for a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Dimps have officially announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Further details about the game are expected to be revealed soon.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Launches This September
GungHo Online Entertainment America announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, a remake titled Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, will launch on September 17, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game continues Estelle's story with updated visuals, reorchestrated music, and full English and Japanese voice acting, featuring a new cast alongside returning actors.
A YouTuber has unearthed Dark Souls 2's enormous cut sewers map, and it's another fascinating insight into the design of FromSoftware's most divisive work
A YouTuber has uncovered a massive cut sewer map from Dark Souls 2, offering a glimpse into the game's troubled development and mid-project reboot. This discovery provides fascinating insights into design decisions and cut content, highlighting how the game's challenges may have informed later FromSoftware titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring.
Something for the Weekend – 18/04/26
This week's gaming news includes the reveal of Metro 2039 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and Masters of Albion launching into Early Access. Updates were announced for Battlefield 6, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Fortnite Save the World, and STALKER 2. Several games received reviews, including Pragmata with a 9/10 score, and new trailers were released for 007: First Light and Northgard: Battleground.
Bandai Namco kicks off Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Ni no Kuni, and more at new low prices
Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched a sale on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts on numerous titles for the Nintendo Switch. Games like Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Ni no Kuni, and Freedom Wars Remastered are available at new low prices. The sale includes around fifty discounted titles and will run until April 30, 2026.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Gets Official Vinyl That’s Pure Art
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment have announced an official vinyl soundtrack for the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. This premium 2-disc collection features 18 tracks and is presented with a gatefold sleeve bearing Messmer the Impaler's symbol, emphasizing audiophile quality and collector appeal. The release is exclusive to the Bandai Namco Store in select regions.
Retro Survival Horror Title Ground Zero Now Available
The retro survival horror title Ground Zero, developed by Malformation Games and published by Kwalee, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features retro-inspired visuals and tasks players with fighting, solving puzzles, and upgrading gear in a post-apocalyptic South Korea. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases and updates for other games like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Asterfel, Airborne Empire, Echoes of Aincrad, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2.