Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 4 Announced - The GT Saga
Bandai Namco Brings Dragon Ball GT to Kakarot
Bandai Namco has announced the fourth major DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, titled “A Hero’s Legacy,” which will adapt the beloved Dragon Ball GT series into the game’s open-world format. This marks the first time that Dragon Ball GT content has been included in a mainline Dragon Ball game since the Budokai Tenkaichi series.
What’s Included in the DLC
The “A Hero’s Legacy” DLC will include:
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New Story Arc: A complete adaptation of the Dragon Ball GT series, from Goku’s transformation into a child to the final battle against Omega Shenron.
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New Playable Characters: Goku (GT), Trunks (GT), Pan, and other Dragon Ball GT characters will be playable for the first time in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot.
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New Locations: Explore iconic Dragon Ball GT locations, including the Black Star Dragon Ball planets, Baby’s spaceship, and the Super 17 Laboratory.
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New Transformations: Unlock new transformations, including Super Saiyan 4 for Goku and Vegeta, and the Golden Great Ape form.
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New Side Quests: Take on side quests featuring characters from Dragon Ball GT, including the Supreme Kai of Time and the Pilaf Gang.
Gameplay Enhancements
The DLC will introduce several gameplay enhancements to accommodate the Dragon Ball GT content:
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Space Travel: A new space travel mechanic that allows players to explore the galaxy and visit different planets, just like in Dragon Ball GT.
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Vehicle Customization: Customize the spaceship used to travel between planets, with different upgrades affecting speed and fuel efficiency.
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Baby’s Possession Mechanic: A unique gameplay mechanic based on Baby’s ability to possess other characters, allowing players to temporarily control other fighters.
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Super 17’s Absorption Ability: A new combat mechanic based on Super 17’s ability to absorb energy, allowing players to turn their opponent’s attacks against them.
Visual and Audio Updates
The DLC will feature several visual and audio updates:
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GT-Style Character Models: Character models redesigned to match their Dragon Ball GT appearances, including Goku’s child form and Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 4 transformation.
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GT Soundtrack: The complete Dragon Ball GT soundtrack, including the iconic opening theme “Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku.”
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Original Voice Acting: Voice acting from the original Dragon Ball GT cast, including Masako Nozawa as Goku and Aya Hirano as Pan.
Release Date and Pricing
The “A Hero’s Legacy” DLC is scheduled to release in June 2026. It will be available as a standalone purchase for $29.99, or as part of the Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Season Pass 3.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Fans who pre-order the DLC will receive:
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Early Access: 48 hours early access to the DLC content.
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Exclusive Costume: A special GT-style costume for Goku that changes his appearance throughout the game.
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Bonus Side Quest: An exclusive side quest featuring Goku and his grandson Goku Jr. from the end of Dragon Ball GT.
Collector’s Edition
A special collector’s edition of the DLC will be available, including:
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Physical Copy: A physical disc containing the DLC and all previous Kakarot content.
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Art Book: A 64-page art book featuring concept art and designs from the DLC.
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Soundtrack CD: A CD containing the complete Dragon Ball GT soundtrack.
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Figurine: A 6-inch figurine of Goku in his Super Saiyan 4 form from Dragon Ball GT.
Compatibility
The “A Hero’s Legacy” DLC will be compatible with all versions of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, including the original release and the definitive edition. Players will need to have completed the main story of the base game to access the DLC content.
Future Plans
Bandai Namco has hinted that this may not be the final DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. “We’re always listening to fan feedback,” said a spokesperson for the company. “If there’s enough demand, we may consider additional content in the future.”