Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Adds a New Default Saiyan Hero: J-Age

Want a quick read before you decide to watch more Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 gameplay? Here’s what Bandai Namco just revealed: a brand-new default Saiyan protagonist named J-Age, new mission structure with Soul Assist and Soul Switch, and more to do back in West City—while keeping the series’ familiar action-RPG feel.

What changed in the new gameplay look

Bandai Namco Entertainment released a nearly 7-minute Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 gameplay presentation, giving fans their most detailed look yet at the upcoming action-RPG. Like previous entries, the game is built around creating a custom character and fighting alongside iconic Dragon Ball figures, but it also includes default character options.

The standout for this reveal is a new default Saiyan protagonist: J-Age. The character is described as white-haired, and his move set is positioned as Saiyan-flavored—attacks that feel reminiscent of Vegeta by default. For comparison, the default Earthling character’s attacks and combos align more closely with Goku’s style, reinforcing that the game is offering distinct “starter” identities even before you customize.

The presentation also clarifies that the mission combat uses signature Xenoverse mechanics. J-Age and members of the Great Saiyan Squad can use super attacks and ultimate attacks, plus Soul Assist/Soul Switch tools designed to swing fights in your favor.

Who’s affected: Great Saiyan Squad missions and new abilities

In the gameplay shown, J-Age takes on a mission with three other Great Saiyan Squad members. The mission structure centers on 3D exploration and combat in arena-style spaces.

Two combat systems are highlighted as key to the experience:
– Soul Assist: players can call in a famous Dragon Ball character for help. The gameplay examples include Future Trunks and Vegeta.
– Soul Switch: players can shift into those characters and take on their forms fully.

Those tools come into play during the mission’s fight against Dragon Ball Super’s Broly, which serves as the climactic encounter in the showcased segment. The implication from the segment is straightforward: the new protagonist isn’t just a cosmetic change—he’s presented as part of a toolkit-driven combat loop that leverages both Xenoverse mechanics and recognizable Dragon Ball power fantasy.

What comes next for West City and launch plans

Beyond missions, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 expands the “live in the world” side of the series. Players will explore West City and customize a personal space with the help of a robot assistant named COA. The presentation specifically points to decorating and rearranging furniture, as well as tweaking appearance at home.

West City also functions as an online hub where players can meet and team up with others when they venture out.

For context on the setting and story framing, the game was previously announced with details placing it in West City in a futuristic AGE 1000. Players join the Great Saiyan Squad and complete missions while interacting with familiar and newly designed characters. The source also ties the creation of those new characters to Akira Toriyama, who is referenced as the late Dragon Ball franchise creator.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is slated to launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

What players should know

• J-Age is a new default Saiyan protagonist (white-haired) with Vegeta-like attack traits by default.
• Even though you can create your own character, the game also includes default options—useful if you want a ready-made build.
• Soul Assist lets you call famous characters for help (Future Trunks and Vegeta are shown as examples).
• Soul Switch allows full form shifts into those characters, changing how you approach fights.
• Missions mix 3D exploration and combat, and the showcased segment ends with a Broly battle.
• Outside combat, West City includes an online hub and home customization with COA.

Expert View

This gameplay reveal makes Xenoverse 3’s direction feel evolutionary rather than revolutionary: familiar action-RPG structure, but with a clearer identity for default characters like J-Age and combat tools that lean into recognizable Dragon Ball power. If you enjoyed the previous games’ customization-and-missions loop, the addition of a new Saiyan default plus Soul Assist/Soul Switch depth is a strong reason to keep watching—just don’t expect a total break from what the series already does well.