Dragon Ball: Age 1000, a new game in the iconic franchise created by Akira Toriyama, was officially announced during the Genkidamatsuri event, held this Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bandai Namco, the publisher, revealed that the title will arrive on platforms in 2027, featuring an original character conceived by Toriyama himself. This announcement comes amid celebrations for the series' 40th anniversary, showcasing the continued vitality of Goku's universe in the video game market, which moves billions globally.
According to the development team, the project began some time ago and received special dedication from the creator. “More elements and scenarios were inserted into AGE 1000 than in any other game in the past, and Mr. Toriyama worked hard on it,” the producers stated. As such, the expectation is that the game will represent a significant milestone in the history of franchise games, which recently saw great success with Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, which sold 3 million copies on its first day.
Brazilian fans won't have to wait until 2027 for more news. That's because the next details about Dragon Ball: Age 1000 will be revealed at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, an event taking place in the United States on April 18 and 19. Therefore, the community already has a next milestone to follow for revelations about gameplay, story, and, of course, the mysterious new hero designed by Toriyama.
A Year of Big Announcements for Fans
The game announcement didn't come alone. During the same event, a new anime series was revealed, a direct sequel to Dragon Ball Super that will adapt the Moro arc. Additionally, a special 40th anniversary video, produced by Toei Animation, moved fans around the world by bringing Toriyama's colorful illustrations to life with modern techniques. The soundtrack for this special featured an original composition by the renowned Hans Zimmer, titled “Infinite Future”.
This package of announcements reinforces the franchise's multiplatform strategy, which also has a theme park under development in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the recent success of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, released in October 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, proves that players' appetite for the universe of battles and Super Saiyans remains stronger than ever. Thus, Dragon Ball: Age 1000 arrives at a time of great excitement, ready to write the next chapter in the history of the series' games.