Unveiling Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 6 - A Game-Changer You Won't Believe!

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot allows players to relive the events of Dragon Ball Z in the form of an RPG. While the core game covers most of the expansive series, DLC packs have been introduced to fill in the gaps, particularly focusing on different characters. The latest DLC pack, DLC 6, which is part of the second season pass, is rumored to be shorter than its predecessors and is speculated to adapt the End of Z Saga, a relatively brief arc with limited storytelling possibilities.

The End of Z Saga, also known as the Peaceful World Saga, serves as an epilogue to Dragon Ball Z. Taking place ten years after Goku's final battle against Buu, the saga revolves around Goku's participation in the 28th World Martial Arts Tournament. During this tournament, Goku encounters Uub, a child who is the reincarnation of Buu's good side. Goku sees potential in Uub and offers to train him as the world's next protector. As a result, their fight is halted, and Goku devotes his time to training Uub.

Adapting The Peaceful World Saga Will Be Challenging

The Peaceful World Saga, although a crucial part of Dragon Ball Z's timeline, poses challenges when it comes to adapting it into a game and creating compelling content for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's rumored third season of DLC. This final arc only occupies a few chapters in the manga and three episodes of the anime, resulting in limited action to showcase. Including this arc in the game makes sense, but there is a lack of material to cover. However, there are possibilities for expansion.

One potential approach for an End of Z DLC is to incorporate additional tournament matches for the player to participate in or to focus on other characters for a prolonged period. While this would require creating new content and expanding on the source material, it could enhance the arc and justify it as a paid addition to the game. Even though the tournament is canceled, there is a scene where Pan, Goten, and Trunks spar, with Pan emerging as the winner. Although this may lack intensity, it provides an opportunity for developers to introduce more gameplay elements into the arc. Another avenue to explore would be delving deeper into Goku's training with Uub.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's DLC 6 Faces Other Challenges As Well

The other challenge posed by this arc is its implications for future DLC. While a third season of DLC remains unconfirmed, strong rumors suggest that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will incorporate content from both Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT. Dragon Ball Super serves as an interquel, taking place during the 10-year gap before the Peaceful World Saga. On the other hand, Dragon Ball GT is a sequel with questionable canonicity, set after the Peaceful World Saga. It is worth noting that a standalone Dragon Ball Super game has long been awaited, with a plethora of content available.

The inclusion of the Peaceful World Saga in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot presents one of the challenges currently faced by the game. CyberConnect 2 will likely have to use some creative freedom in order to make it feel like appropriately-sized paid DLC. However, it is highly likely that the sixth DLC for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will have a shorter duration compared to the game's other additional content.

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