Few franchises have enjoyed the kind of staying power that Dragon Ball Z continues to demonstrate, as it remains one of anime's biggest and most popular series, drawing in both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Hype has only grown for the Dragon Ball universe in recent months now that the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus anime is slated for a fall 2026 release and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is officially scheduled to arrive in 2027.
After a lengthy wait since the previous installment, fans are eager to see how the next Xenoverse entry will expand the series' unique storytelling, beloved time-travel mechanics, and signature character customization features. However, in an exciting development, it appears Xenoverse 3 will be expanding the universe's lore significantly by adding new playable races to the mix (via Game Rant).
According to multiple sources and rumors largely resulting from developer statements on what's in store for Xenoverse 3 when it releases in 2027, there will be at least two new playable races available. Executive producer Masayuki Hiranao has stated recently that "the range of customization is both horizontal and vertical," and that "new races are still TBD, but from Universe 2 to Universe 3, the range...
