Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Narrows Release Window Following Player Feedback

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Key Preview Takeaways: Xenoverse 3 leans into the near-fact that most players want to play as their favorite character. Raid gameplay combats the monotony and predictability in many other arena fighters. Soul Switching kicks ass. I think fans of series like Dragon Ball are probably tired of the same old anime fighter – I know I am. If you’ve booted one up, you’ve probably experienced their repetitive formula that hasn’t meaningfully changed in well over a decade. As fun as it is to remember an iconic standoff, I think I’d rather just rewatch it (or a fan edit) instead of hammering away at the same button for a few minutes. And from a distance, I’d forgive anime fans for thinking that Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is just another mashy arena fighter caked in glitzy fan service. Instead, a beefy demo hosted at Bandai Namco headquarters in Tokyo reminded me that developer Dimps is among the best at making these. The demo session focused exclusively on co-op multiplayer, with no mention of the arena fighter mode. Focused on fun and fan service, this game’s seemingly sprawling lobbies and chill, raid-style co-op levels indicate a ton of potential as a digital third space.

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Updated: Oct 24, 2026 12:01am UTCDead by Daylight fans are beside themselves after Behaviour Interactive announced that all Chucky content would no longer be available to purchase starting next month. The developer behind the popular asymmetrical horror game confirmed plans to pull the Chucky Chapter from sale in posts shared across social media. The message followed rumors that the possessed killer doll would soon be removed from the game, with the official statement promising that those who have purchased related content will be able to use it even after it is removed from shelves starting November 24, 2026. "We welcomed The Good Guy out of his box and into The Fog nearly three years ago, but it's now time for the Chucky Chapter to leave the shelf," Behaviour said. "On November 24, 2026, the Chapter and its associated content will be removed from in-game and first-party stores. Any content unlocked before that date will remain available to use in-game. "As detailed in an FAQ post shared by the developers, these changes to the Chucky Chapter mean a few things for Dead by Daylight players.

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