Bandai Namco announced a new title titled Dragon Ball New Game Project AGE 1000 The initial information is still limited, but a few key details are enough to give us an idea of the project's direction. According to Gematsu, information about the release platform has also not been announced, so the discussion so far is still about the release plan, the development context, and the focus of the promised content.
The 2027 release target makes Dragon Ball New Game Project AGE 1000 falls into the early announcement category. Platforms haven't been announced yet, so there's no certainty whether the game will be coming to a specific console, PC, or other format. A situation like this usually means that the publisher is still preparing technical details, communication schedules, and more complete presentation materials for the public.
Long-term project: 6-7 years of development
Gematsu also reports that the project has been in development for about six to seven years, including the conception stage. This duration suggests a lot of work, although a long development period does not automatically guarantee a certain scale or quality. This point remains relevant as it gives context to the fact that the project had been in the works for quite some time before it was announced to the public.
New world and original characters
The main focus highlighted is the presence of a world of Dragon Ball a new title called “AGE 1000” along with original characters. The announcement also mentioned a never-before-seen character designed by Akira Toriyama. This new world approach is interesting because many games Dragon Ball usually relies on familiar stories and characters. A new world has the potential to make room for more flexible story, setting, and challenge design, without having to retread the old arc.
Next info waiting for Battle Hour 2026
Further details will be announced on Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 on April 18-19, 2026 in Los Angeles, including live stream options. The most worth monitoring from the update includes platforms, game formats (e.g. single-player or co-op), as well as explanations about gameplay loops, progression, and genre direction. Tags such as RPG or Action RPG do appear in the news, but the details of the game's systems and structure have yet to be officially explained.
