Bandai Namco Teases New Dragon Ball Game Ahead of 2026 Reveal

Few franchises in pop culture command the same reverence as Dragon Ball. From Akira Toriyama’s manga roots to decades of anime, films, and games, the series continues to thrive as one of Bandai Namco’s biggest global pillars.

Now, the publisher has officially confirmed that a brand-new Dragon Ball video game will be unveiled early next year.

Official Reveal Set for January 2026

The announcement will take place at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event in Chiba, Japan, on 25 January 2026 at 11:00 AM JST. The presentation, held on the Genkida Stage+, will mark the formal debut of the next major project.

For now, Bandai Namco has remained tight-lipped about what fans can expect. No genre, title, or platform details have been confirmed, leaving speculation wide open — could it be the next FighterZ, a spiritual successor to Kakarot, or something entirely new?

Trademark Sparks Fan Theories: World Fighters

The lack of official information hasn’t stopped fans from theorising. A recently discovered Bandai Namco trademark titled World Fighters has drawn attention online, with many speculating it could be the working title for the upcoming project.

If accurate, the name hints at a potential crossover-style fighting game, possibly one that expands beyond the Dragon Ball universe to include other Bandai Namco franchises.

FighterZ Support Continues

Even as excitement builds for what’s next, Bandai Namco isn’t leaving its existing fanbase behind. The publisher recently confirmed Super Saiyan 4 Goku will join the roster of Dragon Ball FighterZ in 2026, alongside a significant update that continues to refine the acclaimed 2D fighter.

This ongoing support, paired with the promise of a major reveal next January, suggests that the franchise is set to dominate yet another year in gaming, proving that even decades on, the Saiyan saga still hasn’t lost its spark.