Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Transformations Update Revealed

Bandai Namco unveiled gameplay details for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, focusing on new combat features and mission structure. The game introduces a different approach to transformations, sparking discussions among fans.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 maintains its beat-'em-up gameplay while altering the transformation mechanics. Unlike previous titles, where players charged up their Ki meter, Xenoverse 3 now features a cooldown system for abilities, with Ki serving as a stamina gauge that recharges gradually. Transformations like Super Saiyan or Kaioken must be unlocked during battle by building up power and activating the 'Awakening' transformation.

The game's subreddit speculates that transformations may be timed, but this remains unconfirmed. Players might need to progress through different stages of transformation, rather than instantly accessing higher forms. Bandai Namco has been contacted for clarification on this matter.

Dragon Ball fans have expressed mixed reactions to these changes, with some concerned about the limited-time nature of transformations. Xenoverse 3 introduces new gameplay elements like Awakenings, Soul Assist, and Soul Change, offering diverse tools for players to utilize during combat. Each race in the game, including Saiyan, Human, and Majin, features its unique transformation abilities.

Set 300 years post the main Dragon Ball storyline, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is scheduled for a 2027 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.