Set in Age 1000 after the main series, the game follows a player-created avatar named J. Age who starts at a customizable home hub before diving into missions.

Reddit and community reactions critique the 60-second transformation limit, with calls for permanent transformations or a mastery system to extend duration.

The first major gameplay trailer reveals these new mechanics, showcasing how Vegeta, Trunks and other iconic characters can be summoned or borrowed for their moves.

Soul Assist enables calling in legendary Dragon Ball characters to aid in combat, while Soul Switch lets the player transform into their Soul Assist character, exampled by J. Age becoming Trunks with faster cooldowns and unique moves.

The game is planned for a 2027 release on PS5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X, with no exact date yet and room for balance tweaks based on feedback.

Dimps aims to push Xenoverse forward beyond Xenoverse 2, signaling a more ambitious sequel with deeper customization, a new timeline era, and a more fluid world.

Character creation expands depth, as race choices affect gameplay identity with unique strengths beyond cosmetics, increasing Time Patroller build options.

The world is designed to feel alive and interconnected, with smoother transitions between exploration and combat and a living Dragon Ball universe rather than isolated encounters.

Gameplay centers on Ki management, Ki Break states, Break Smash finishers, and tactical squad-based combat with teams of up to four.

Bulma and Gamma 1 appear in the trailer, introducing West City University and outlining initial story and world-building elements.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 introduces two new mechanics: Soul Assist, which lets legendary Dragon Ball characters temporarily join battles, and Soul Switch, allowing players to temporarily assume the fighting style and abilities of those characters.

Combat retains core moves from previous titles, including light and heavy attacks, boost chase, supers, and ultimates, though supers now have cooldowns and ultimates longer cooldowns.