Published Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

Xenoverse 3 could learn a lot from its predecessor

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 should learn from Xenoverse 2’s biggest flaws

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 leaves behind quite the legacy in the wake of a sequel announcement during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event this past weekend. The action-RPG fighter has outlived practically every Dragon Ball title that came before it in terms of active support and updates. It’s even set to receive one final DLC this summer.

As one of the most celebrated Dragon Ball games ever made — and one of my personal favorites — it’s going to be hard to let go of this one. Xenoverse 2 offers one of the most extensive Dragon Ball experiences you can find, wrapped in a (relatively) neat package.…