Dragon Ball: Age 1000 – What We Understand About the New DBZ Game Inspired by Dragon Ball Online

Published on February 16, 2026

In January, a new Dragon Ball game, currently titled Project Age 1000, was announced, generating significant excitement among fans. The title itself isn’t arbitrary; it directly references Dragon Ball Online, a project that holds a special place in the hearts of many DBZ enthusiasts. Evidence suggests that Age 1000 may draw heavily from this previously little-known title.

The Announcement of Age 1000

The announcement of Dragon Ball New Game Project Age 1000 came alongside news of the return of Dragon Ball Super. A CG trailer revealed an original character designed by Akira Toriyama, but details about the game’s nature remain scarce. The “Age 1000” designation immediately connected the project to Dragon Ball Online, as this is the timeframe in which the events of that game seize place. Watch the announcement trailer here.

Dragon Ball Online: A Fan Favorite

Dragon Ball Online is an MMORPG released exclusively in Asia, with servers active from 2010 to 2013. It was never officially released in Western markets. Despite its limited availability, the game was a significant project, benefiting from substantial creative input from Akira Toriyama himself. Toriyama oversaw the story and art design, as well as character and location layouts, ensuring all elements were approved by him. He even contributed character designs and story elements. Learn more about the Age 1000 timeline.

What Happens After Goku and Vegeta?

Dragon Ball Online is unique in that it focuses solely on the original Dragon Ball manga, excluding elements from the Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT anime adaptations. This allowed the developers and Toriyama to explore events two centuries after the conclusion of Goku’s original adventures. Key events within the game’s timeline include:

• Age 790-791: Majin Buu creates a wife, Miss Buu, and they have a son, marking the beginning of the Majin race on Earth.
• Age 801: Goku and Vegeta depart Earth for a final battle, with a supernova later detected, presumed to be from their fight.
• Age 804: Gohan begins researching his book, Groundbreaking Science.
• Age 820: Remnants of Frieza’s army attack Earth, but are defeated by Trunks, and Goten.
• Age 851: The Namekians flee to Earth after New Namek is destroyed.
• Age 972: Conflict begins between Earth and evil Namekians.
• Age 998: The threat of Mira is revealed, prompting Piccolo and Dende to gather forces.
• Age 999: Trunks from the Time Patrol appears to warn of Mira’s threat.

This fascinating context forms the backdrop for Dragon Ball Online. Elements from the MMORPG have already appeared in recent Dragon Ball titles like Xenoverse and Heroes, including the character of Mira and Trunks’ role as a galactic patrolman. If Age 1000 indeed draws from Dragon Ball Online, it could be seen as a spiritual successor to both Online and Xenoverse.

What’s Next for Age 1000?

Further details about Dragon Ball: Age 1000 will be unveiled at the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 in April. Stay tuned for updates. Read more about the game’s announcement.