New Dragon Ball Game to Be Announced in January 2026 at Genkida Matsuri Event in Japan
A new Dragon Ball game will be announced on January 25, 2026, at the Genkida Matsuri event in Japan, coinciding with the 40th anniversary celebration of the franchise.
Good news for Dragon Ball fans: a new Dragon Ball game is confirmed to be announced on January 25, 2026 at the Dragon Ball Genkida Matsuri event held in Japan. This announcement comes directly from the official Dragon Ball Games account on the X platform (formerly Twitter), marking a major new project in celebration of the 40th anniversary of this legendary franchise.
New Dragon Ball Game Project Confirmed
The official Dragon Ball Games account recently retweeted an announcement from the Dragon Ball anime page revealing that the Genkida Matsuri 2026 event will be a major moment for the series. In a follow-up post, the account also confirmed that there will be a “new game project” as part of the main announcements at the event.
Although there are no official details yet regarding the title, genre, or developer, this confirmation has already sparked speculation among the Dragon Ball fan community. Many hope this project will be the next major entry following the success of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Dragon Ball FighterZ.
About Dragon Ball Genkida Matsuri
Dragon Ball Genkida Matsuri is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the legacy and development of the Dragon Ball world. The 2026 edition is said to be one of the biggest, featuring various important announcements related to anime, merchandise, and games.
Interestingly, Masako Nozawa, the legendary voice actress of Son Goku, will also be present at the event. Her presence adds to fan excitement, as Nozawa’s appearances usually mark important moments for the franchise.
The event will be free to attend, but visitors are required to complete pre-registration through the official event website to obtain entry tickets.