Bandai Namco has confirmed that Goku (SS4, DAIMA) will join the Dragon Ball FighterZ roster on April 22, 2026, following a new announcement at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour.
The DLC—teased at the conclusion of the Dragon Ball FighterZ finals during EVO France—arrives alongside additional Daima-themed content and follows a major balance update that began rolling out in October 2025.
Background and release timing
Dragon Ball FighterZ originally launched on the Nintendo Switch in 2018 and has received multiple patches and DLC additions since.
Bandai Namco announced a balance update that released on October 12, 2025, emphasizing competitive adjustments across the roster.
At Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, the publisher confirmed Goku (SS4, DAIMA) will be available to players on April 22, 2026, and that the DLC pack includes themed extras tied to the Daima property.
Patch notes and competitive focus
Bandai Namco framed the October 12 balance update around strategic defensive play, specifically highlighting the Z-Reflect mechanic as a pivotal tool in high-level matches.
The publisher noted that precise timing with Z-Reflect can decisively influence the flow of combat and said full patch notes were published on release day to detail per-character adjustments.
Event coverage and esports context
The Dragon Ball FighterZ competitive scene will also feature at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026: the Dragon Ball FighterZ Masters Showdown is scheduled for April 18–19, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
Bandai Namco has brought back notable figures from the game's competitive history for the event, underlining the title’s continued presence in fighting-game tournaments.
Platform notes
Bandai Namco has not announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch (Switch 2) edition or specific platform exclusives tied to the April DLC announcement.
The publisher previously released PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions with rollback netcode in 2025, improving online performance for those platforms.
What to watch
Players can expect Goku (SS4, DAIMA) to be added to the standard Dragon Ball FighterZ character rotation beginning April 22, 2026.
Competitive players should review the October 12 patch notes for the full list of balance changes and Z-Reflect adjustments ahead of the DLC’s arrival and the Masters Showdown event.
The DLC—teased at the conclusion of the Dragon Ball FighterZ finals during EVO France—arrives alongside additional Daima-themed content and follows a major balance update that began rolling out in October 2025.
Background and release timing
Dragon Ball FighterZ originally launched on the Nintendo Switch in 2018 and has received multiple patches and DLC additions since.
Bandai Namco announced a balance update that released on October 12, 2025, emphasizing competitive adjustments across the roster.
At Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, the publisher confirmed Goku (SS4, DAIMA) will be available to players on April 22, 2026, and that the DLC pack includes themed extras tied to the Daima property.
Patch notes and competitive focus
Bandai Namco framed the October 12 balance update around strategic defensive play, specifically highlighting the Z-Reflect mechanic as a pivotal tool in high-level matches.
The publisher noted that precise timing with Z-Reflect can decisively influence the flow of combat and said full patch notes were published on release day to detail per-character adjustments.
Event coverage and esports context
The Dragon Ball FighterZ competitive scene will also feature at Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026: the Dragon Ball FighterZ Masters Showdown is scheduled for April 18–19, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
Bandai Namco has brought back notable figures from the game's competitive history for the event, underlining the title’s continued presence in fighting-game tournaments.
Platform notes
Bandai Namco has not announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch (Switch 2) edition or specific platform exclusives tied to the April DLC announcement.
The publisher previously released PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions with rollback netcode in 2025, improving online performance for those platforms.
What to watch
Players can expect Goku (SS4, DAIMA) to be added to the standard Dragon Ball FighterZ character rotation beginning April 22, 2026.
Competitive players should review the October 12 patch notes for the full list of balance changes and Z-Reflect adjustments ahead of the DLC’s arrival and the Masters Showdown event.