Dragon Ball Project AGE 1000 Announced — New Game Heading for 2027
Bandai Namco has officially unveiled a brand-new Dragon Ball game project titled “AGE 1000,” marking one of the most ambitious additions to the franchise in years. The announcement was made during the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event in Japan, part of the series’ 40th anniversary celebrations.
Unveiling a never-before-seen original character—designed by Akira Toriyama—for the new Dragon Ball Game Project, “AGE 1000” set for 2027!
The latest updates will be unveiled at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 in the U.S. on April 18-19. pic.twitter.com/vk8jVaMRJo
— Dragon Ball Games (@dragonballgames) January 25, 2026
According to the reveal, Dragon Ball Project AGE 1000 is currently in development for a 2027 release, though specific platforms have not yet been announced. The project has reportedly been in the works for six to seven years, including early concept stages, indicating a deeply crafted experience.
Announcing a New Dragon Ball Game Project, “AGE 1000”, set for 2027!
A new world and new characters brought to life by Akira Toriyama!The latest updates will be unveiled at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 in the U.S. on April 18-19.
Stay tuned for more information. pic.twitter.com/ouBqvz5FwA— Dragon Ball Games (@dragonballgames) January 25, 2026
A New Era in the Dragon Ball Universe
What makes Project AGE 1000 especially exciting for fans is its focus on a fresh world and original characters created by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama himself — with at least one new character design shown in the initial announcement. Toriyama, who passed away in 2024, is credited with helping shape the game’s universe, characters, and core creative vision.
The title “AGE 1000” suggests the story may take place far into the Dragon Ball timeline — potentially exploring a new era or timeline beyond familiar arcs, though details about the setting and plot remain largely under wraps for now.
Bandai Namco has confirmed that more information will be shared at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026, an event scheduled for April 18–19, 2026 at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, where fans can expect gameplay and world details to be revealed.
What Fans Are Saying and What’s Next
The announcement sparked widespread excitement across fan communities, with discussions immediately igniting around what kind of game Project AGE 1000 might be — ranging from theories that it could echo Dragon Ball Online or evolve into a new Xenoverse-style adventure, to speculation about entirely original RPG or action gameplay.
While the exact genre and platforms are still unknown, the involvement of Toriyama’s original character designs and the long development timeline point to this being a landmark release in the Dragon Ball gaming catalogue.