Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 may have been unintentionally revealed, following a slip-up tied to Bandai Namco’s mysterious Project “Age 1000.” Fans spotted an official YouTube playlist that briefly labeled the project as Xenoverse 3 before it was quickly taken down.
The discovery came from Bandai Namco’s Southeast Asia YouTube channel, where the Project “Age 1000” trailer appeared inside a playlist titled “Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3.” The playlist vanished soon after, but not before screenshots circulated widely across social media and gaming forums.
What Is Project “Age 1000”?
Bandai Namco officially announced Project “Age 1000” earlier this year with a planned 2027 release window. The game takes place 1,000 years after the era of Goku, portraying a distant future where legendary Z Fighters exist only in history.
According to early details, the game features:
- A never-before-seen original protagonist
- A future Earth shared by humans, Majins, and Namekians
- Saiyan bloodlines that still exist, though heavily diluted
- New character designs created by Akira Toriyama before his passing in 2024
These elements strongly resemble the time-travel and legacy-driven themes that defined the Xenoverse series.
Is Project “Age 1000” Connected to Xenoverse 3?
The leaked playlist reignited speculation because:
- The trailer itself matches Xenoverse-style storytelling
- Development reportedly began 6–7 years ago, aligning with a long-awaited sequel
- The game is described as a standalone action RPG, not an MMO, fitting the Xenoverse formula
While Bandai Namco has not confirmed the connection, the use of the Xenoverse 3 playlist name on an official channel makes the link difficult to ignore.
Full Reveal Expected at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026
Industry insiders expect Bandai Namco to officially clarify the project’s identity during Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, scheduled for April 18–19 in Los Angeles. The event traditionally hosts major Dragon Ball announcements, making it the most likely stage for a formal Xenoverse 3 reveal.
The community reaction has been mixed. Longtime Xenoverse fans welcomed the news, noting that nearly a decade has passed since Xenoverse 2 launched in 2016. Others expressed disappointment, hoping Project “Age 1000” would be an entirely new Dragon Ball universe rather than another sequel.
For now, the mystery remains unresolved. Whether the playlist was an accidental early reveal or a simple backend mistake, Project “Age 1000” has firmly positioned itself as one of the most anticipated Dragon Ball games in development.
More details are expected soon as Bandai Namco prepares for its next major showcase.
