Ethan Crossfield 
Dragon Ball fans deciding whether to keep Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 on their watchlist now have a clear roster reason to do so: Orange Piccolo is confirmed for the game’s base lineup. A newly released gameplay clip focuses on the transformation’s attacks and animations, offering an early look at how Piccolo’s modern form will play when Xenoverse 3 arrives in 2027.
What changed for Orange Piccolo
Orange Piccolo will return as a playable character in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, rather than being positioned as a later addition outside the launch roster. The form first appeared in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, where Shenron awakened Piccolo’s latent potential and gave him a major increase in strength. Its design is immediately recognizable through Piccolo’s orange skin and bulkier physique, making it one of the most visually distinct modern Dragon Ball transformations.
The announcement matters because Piccolo has long occupied a different space from the franchise’s Saiyan leads. He began as an enemy in the original Dragon Ball era before becoming one of Goku’s most dependable allies. Orange Piccolo gives that long-running character a power level and look that can stand alongside the series’ newer transformations.
Who should watch the new gameplay footage
Players interested in Xenoverse 3’s combat should look at the new trailer as a character showcase, not a full match preview. The footage places Orange Piccolo in a training room against a non-player opponent and concentrates on his attack strings. It is designed to show his combos, movement, and combat animations rather than reveal story content, competitive balance, or a cinematic battle.
That makes the clip most useful for fans who want to see whether the transformation feels meaningfully different in action. Orange Piccolo’s inclusion also gives players who favor Namekian characters another high-profile option in a series often associated with familiar Saiyan forms. However, the footage does not establish where he will rank in the game’s eventual competitive or casual-play meta.
What to expect before the 2027 release
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is scheduled for 2027, leaving room for further character and gameplay reveals. The Xenoverse series distinguishes itself by revisiting recognizable faces and events from across Dragon Ball through alternate takes on the franchise’s timelines. Orange Piccolo’s trailer fits that approach by highlighting a well-known modern form within the game’s larger playable roster.
For now, fans should treat the reveal as confirmation of one launch character and an initial combat sample. The trailer does not provide broader details about the game’s story, full character selection, modes, platforms, or balance systems. More footage will be needed to show how Xenoverse 3 develops the series formula beyond its alternate-timeline battles.
What players should know
- Orange Piccolo is confirmed as part of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3’s base roster.
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is currently scheduled to release in 2027.
- The latest trailer shows Orange Piccolo fighting an NPC in a training-room setting.
- The footage highlights combos and animations, not story scenes or a complete battle.
- The reveal does not confirm Orange Piccolo’s strength relative to the rest of the roster.
Expert View
Orange Piccolo is a sensible early roster reveal: he is recognizable, visually distinct, and gives Piccolo a modern form that deserves attention beside the Saiyan-heavy lineup. Still, this is a narrow showcase. Until Xenoverse 3 reveals more of its combat systems, roster depth, and alternate-timeline content, the trailer is best viewed as a promising character preview rather than proof of how the full game will perform.
