{"id":2380570,"date":"2026-04-20T01:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T01:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2380570"},"modified":"2026-04-20T01:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T01:37:17","slug":"dragon-ball-games-battle-hour-2026-dragon-ball-xenoverse-3-announced-and-more-reveals-from-the-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dragon-ball-games-battle-hour-2026-dragon-ball-xenoverse-3-announced-and-more-reveals-from-the-event\/","title":{"rendered":"DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026: DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 Announced and More Reveals From the Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026<\/strong> delivered exactly what fans hoped for.<\/p>\n<p>Across two packed days, <strong>Bandai Namco Entertainment<\/strong> revealed <strong>major updates for multiple DRAGON BALL games<\/strong>, capped off by a great announcement: <strong>DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3<\/strong> scheduled for <strong>2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Broadcast live around the world and packed with on-stage reveals, this year\u2019s event celebrated the past, present, and future of DRAGON BALL games.<\/p>\n<p>From new characters and modes to climactic finales, here\u2019s everything you need to know from the show.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"color:#5996DC;\">DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 Is Officially Announced<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the headline moment: <strong>DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3<\/strong> is real and it\u2019s set in an entirely <strong>new DRAGON BALL world<\/strong>.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"max-width-centered-block\">\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/cF0zH5ly_g4?rel=0&amp;controls=2&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=0\" data-requires-vendor-consent=\"youtube\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[.max-width-centered-block {\n                                                              margin: 0 auto;\n                                                            }\n                                                            @media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n                                                              .max-width-centered-block {\n                                                                max-width: 800%;\n                                                              }\n                                                            }\n                                                            .responsive-iframe-container {\n                                                              padding-top: 56.25%;\n                                                              position: relative;\n                                                              height: 0;\n                                                            \n                                                                         );\n                                                            }\n                                                            .responsive-iframe-container iframe {\n                                                              position: absolute;\n                                                              width: 100%;\n                                                              height: 100%;\n                                                              top: 0;\n                                                              left: 0;\n                                                            \n                                                            }\n                                                            ]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<p>The announcement trailer introduced a fresh world brought to life with original characters by <strong>Akira Toriyama<\/strong>, bringing a brand-new setting to the <strong>Xenoverse series<\/strong>. This time, the story jumps ahead to <strong>AGE 1000<\/strong>, where <strong>West City<\/strong> has grown into a bustling hub and the beating heart of this new world.<\/p>\n<p>Take your place in the story and experience what awaits in <strong>West City<\/strong>. Guided into the ranks of the <strong>Great Saiyan Squad<\/strong>, you\u2019ll fight alongside familiar and new allies as events there begin to take shape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-base\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball\/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3\" target=\"_blank\">DISCOVER MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball\/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3\"><strong>DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3<\/strong><\/a> is planned for release in <strong>2027 <\/strong>on <strong>PlayStation 5<\/strong>, <strong>XBOX Series <\/strong>and <strong>Steam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"color:#5996DC;\">DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Brings New Fighters and a Fresh Solo Experience<\/h2>\n<p>Following its earlier <strong>DLC <\/strong>announcement, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball\/dragon-ball-sparking-zero\"><strong>DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO<\/strong><\/a> returned at <strong>Battle Hour 2026<\/strong> with new details and plenty of fan\u2011favorite moments.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/vJAh58PYuPQ?rel=0&amp;controls=2&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=0\" data-requires-vendor-consent=\"youtube\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The latest trailer revealed <strong>Vegeta (GT)<\/strong> and<strong> Trunks (GT)<\/strong> as playable characters, marking their first-ever appearance in the Sparking (Budokai Tenkaichi) series.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fans were also treated to a <strong>new costume<\/strong> and <strong>Super Attack for Goku (Z \u2013 End)<\/strong>, directly referencing one of the most iconic moments in Dragon Ball history.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond new fighters, the <strong>DLC <\/strong>introduces a <strong>brand-new solo mode<\/strong>, called <strong>Limit Breaker Journey<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Players can select unlocked characters, jump into battles and events, earn EXP, and use it to power up their favorite warriors. It\u2019s a new way to grow your roster, experiment with builds, and push characters beyond their limits, perfect for players who love mastering the mechanics on their own terms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-base\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball-sparking-zero\/DLC\/Super-Limit-Breaking-NEO-DLC\" target=\"_blank\">LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball\/dragon-ball-sparking-zero\"><strong>DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO<\/strong><\/a> is available for <strong>PlayStation 5<\/strong>, <strong>Xbox Series X|S<\/strong>, <strong>Nintendo Switch<\/strong>,<strong> Nintendo Switch 2 <\/strong>and <strong>PC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"color:#5996DC;\">The Final Chapter Begins in DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2<\/h2>\n<p>Nearly ten years after launch, <strong>DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2<\/strong> is preparing for its final showdown.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/3L--sf1ox6k?rel=0&amp;controls=2&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=0\" data-requires-vendor-consent=\"youtube\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Battle Hour 2026<\/strong>, <strong>FUTURE SAGA Chapter 4<\/strong> was officially revealed as the<strong> last DLC chapter for the game<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Launching in Summer 2026<\/strong>, this final installment brings the long-running story to a dramatic close, reflecting on everything players have fought to protect history, timelines, and the future itself.<\/p>\n<p>The newly released teaser sets the tone immediately: high stakes, god\u2011level power, and an emotional farewell to a journey millions of players have shared. One message closes the trailer without ambiguity: This summer, the last patrol begins. The final battle is coming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-base\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball\/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2\/dlc\" target=\"_blank\">PLAY FUTURE SAGA<\/a><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball\/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2\"><strong>DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2<\/strong><\/a> is available for <strong>PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch,<\/strong> and <strong>PC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"color:#5996DC;\">Goku (Super Saiyan 4, DAIMA) Joins DRAGON BALL FighterZ<\/h2>\n<p>The roster of <strong>DRAGON BALL FighterZ<\/strong> continues to evolve with the arrival of <strong>Goku <\/strong>(<strong>Super Saiyan 4, DAIMA<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/NaeHqAo2Ktg?rel=0&amp;controls=2&amp;autoplay=1&amp;mute=0\" data-requires-vendor-consent=\"youtube\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Revealed alongside full gameplay footage, this new <strong>DLC <\/strong>fighter brings an aggressive, momentum\u2011driven playstyle built around Wild Dash, a versatile move that branches into four distinct techniques:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Double Combination<\/strong> \u2013 A pressure-heavy strike that\u2019s difficult to counter even on block<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raging Strike<\/strong> \u2013 Launches opponents upward and enables Super Dash follow\u2011ups<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Swing <\/strong>\u2013 A command throw that breaks guards (but won\u2019t hit crouching foes)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick Move<\/strong> \u2013 A fast advance with invincibility frames, ideal for shutting down counters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Goku (SS4, DAIMA<\/strong>) joins <strong>DRAGON BALL FighterZ<\/strong> on <strong>April 22<\/strong>, adding a new layer of offensive depth for competitive and casual players alike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/dragon-ball\/dragon-ball-fighterz\"><strong>DRAGON BALL FighterZ<\/strong><\/a> is available for <strong>PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch<\/strong>, and <strong>PC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"color:#5996DC;\">DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Levels Up With Collaboration and Competition<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2072560\/DRAGON_BALL_GEKISHIN_SQUADRA\/\"><strong>DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA<\/strong><\/a> also made waves during <strong>Battle Hour 2026<\/strong> with <strong>multiple announcements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>First, a brand-new <strong>collaboration <\/strong>with <strong>DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2<\/strong> is on the way. Players can look forward to new hero skins and emotes, with more details coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>On the competitive side, the game\u2019s first-ever <strong>offline World Championship<\/strong> was announced. Top players from different servers will be invited to Japan, where they\u2019ll battle it out to decide the World No.1.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>free\u2011to\u2011play title<\/strong> is also celebrating its Half\u2011Year Anniversary with a special in\u2011game campaign, featuring new heroes, emotes, and reward events available now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button-base\" href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2072560\/DRAGON_BALL_GEKISHIN_SQUADRA\/\">PLAY NOW<\/a><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 style=\"color:#5996DC;\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>From the reveal of <strong>DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3<\/strong> to emotional finales and new content for the games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026 <\/strong>showcased just how much the series continues to evolve.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to stay ready for what\u2019s coming next, keep an eye on upcoming announcements and don\u2019t forget to <strong>Wishlist <\/strong>your favorite titles as they become available.<\/p>\n<p>The future of <strong>DRAGON BALL games<\/strong> is already taking shape.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source en.bandainamcoent.eu \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2026 delivered exactly what fans hoped for. Across two packed days, Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed major updates for multiple DRAGON BALL games, capped off by a great announcement: DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 scheduled for 2027. Broadcast live around the world and packed with on-stage reveals, this year\u2019s event celebrated the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2380571,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2380570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DRAGON-BALL-Games-Battle-Hour-2026-DRAGON-BALL-XENOVERSE-3.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2380570"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2380572,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380570\/revisions\/2380572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2380571"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2380570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2380570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2380570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}