Unleash Your Power in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Conquer the 23rd World Tournament DLC

Given the initial concerns surrounding Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's first wave of DLC and the considerable amount of time that had passed since its release, Bandai Namco's announcement of a second season pass in late 2022 came as a surprise. The developers deserve credit for Bardock - Alone Against, a captivating addition to the game that offered players an engaging story and an abundance of side content to enjoy.

With high expectations in mind, the subsequent DLC episode centered around the 23rd World Tournament arc from the original Dragon Ball manga and anime. Unfortunately, despite the thrilling nature of the tournament itself and the evident effort put into adapting it for the game, the content provided arguably falls short of justifying its price, even for the most devoted of Dragon Ball enthusiasts.

How Long Does it Take to Beat The 23rd World Tournament DLC?

How Does The 23rd World Tournament Compare to Previous DLC?

The completion time for the main story in The 23rd World Tournament DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot typically spans around two hours for most players. However, if players choose to skip through all the dialogue and cutscenes, this time can be significantly reduced to less than 90 minutes. It is quite perplexing as to why anyone would opt for this approach, considering the DLC heavily capitalizes on fans' sentimental attachment to the series. Additionally, there are six side quests accessible in the DLC episode, which can be completed within approximately an hour, thereby extending the total play time for the 23rd World Tournament DLC to nearly three hours.

While Bardock - Alone Against Fate's main story is technically shorter than the one found in The 23rd World Tournament, it offers a much more expansive experience. This is due to its diverse range of locations and multitude of side missions and challenges available for players to engage in after completing the main story missions. In contrast, the primary story section of the 23rd World Tournament DLC mainly consists of repetitive one-on-one fights taking place in the same area of the map. Although there are two fights that attempt to introduce some variation, the reliance on the source material somewhat limits the DLC's ability to provide a diverse experience.

Is The 23rd World Tournament Worth the Money?

At a launch price of $13.99, many may question whether The 23rd World Tournament is worth the cost, even for avid fans of the franchise. While its value slightly improves when purchased as part of the game's second season pass, those who haven't yet invested in Season Pass 2 may want to wait for the final DLC episode. Rumored to be based on the Peaceful World saga, there's a chance it may also lack sufficient content, making it difficult to recommend the current $39.99 price tag for the second season pass.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is currently available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.