Dragon Ball Z has had many video game adaptations over the years, but few have put the story front and center quite like CyberConnect2's Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Unlike other DBZ games that focus primarily on action, Kakarot offers a comprehensive and nostalgic recreation of the DBZ canon, presented through the lens of an action role-playing game with fighting elements. A couple of months removed from the last DLC, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is getting two highly anticipated updates in DLCs 5 and 6, which might bring the game full circle. DLC 5, titled Chaos at the World Tournament, will focus on the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, while DLC 6 is rumored to be the peaceful world saga that ushers in GT.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot met a fair reception from both Dragon Ball newbies and veterans, but in spite of the game's solid combat mechanics and expansive storytelling, it suffered some notable drawbacks. The RPG elements, especially the side quests, often feel repetitive and lackluster, involving mundane tasks like collecting items or defending random NPCs and dampening the overall experience. However, this is not unique to Kakarot, as it is a common problem faced by games like Kingdom Hearts in the JRPG category. Even with its flaws, the game has a loyal fan base that will surely be excited to dive into the upcoming DLC.
The World Tournament and Peaceful Saga Should Tie Kakarot's Loose Ends
The post-launch era of RPGs is just as essential as the main launch, and fans of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot have high hopes for the upcoming DLC content to beef up the game's replayability, especially DLC 5, which is focusing on the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. The new DLC is part of Kakarot's Season Pass 2, offering players engaging additional scenarios. The conclusion of The Father of Goku DLC gave players a glimpse of what to expect, teasing the next significant story arc - the transition from Dragon Ball to Dragon Ball Z. This arc is the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, an iconic tournament within the world of Dragon Ball.
The 23rd World Tournament DLC will allow players to relive the tournament arc from the Dragon Ball series, which sees Goku and his friends compete for the final time before the events of Dragon Ball Z. The DLC is set to feature new story content, sub-stories, enemies, and playable characters, including younger versions of Goku, Piccolo, Krillin, and Yamcha. Since Bandai Namco's reveal of the story behind DLC 5, excitement has reached new heights among fans, who eagerly anticipate diving into the tournament.
The peaceful world saga, on the other hand, is a fan-favorite arc from the Dragon Ball series that follows Goku and his friends as they enjoy a period of peace after defeating Majin Buu. The saga has a lighter tone and focuses on character development, and rumor has it Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's final DLC will explore this arc. This would be a great way to end the game on a high note and open the possibility of expanding the game with more side quests, and it would give fans a chance to see their favorite characters one last time. Both DLCs are exciting prospects for fans of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, with the potential to reignite the flames of passion among fans and bring the game full circle.
The 23rd World Tournament DLC allows gamers to relive a classic series arc, and the rumored peaceful world saga is an opportunity to see Goku and his friends in a new light. With the promise of new story scenarios and engaging gameplay, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's upcoming DLCs have the potential to draw players even deeper into the beloved Dragon Ball universe. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is uniquely positioned to lie its loose ends beautifully, bringing gamers along on an emotional journey as it comes full circle, and the potential in its upcoming DLCs should result in a boom for the title.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
