Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot ( ドラゴンボールZ カカロット, Doragon Bōru Zetto Kakarotto) is an action role-playing game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, based on the Dragon Ball franchise. It was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows in January 2020, Nintendo Switch in September 2021, Stadia in October 2021, PlayStation 5 in January 2023, and Xbox Series X/S in February 2023. The game follows the main protagonist Goku and the Z-Fighters throughout the events of the Dragon Ball Z anime, including anime-original storylines and moments. [1] Play through iconic Dragon Ball Z battles on a scale unlike any other. Fight across vast battlefields with destructible environments and experience epic boss battles against the most iconic foes (Raditz, Frieza, Cell, etc.). Increase your power level through RPG mechanics and rise to the challenge. Kakarot is primarily an action role-playing game with fighting game elements. [2] The player can battle opponents and do activities like fishing, collecting Z orbs, eating, driving in a hover car, training, and putting characters in soul emblems. [3] The game's plot follows the progression of the anime series, as the player interacts with the surrounding world as the different playable characters. Players can explore the world and complete side quests to progress the story. The game is broken up into four storylines: the Saiyan Saga, the Frieza Saga, the Cell Saga (where the player acquires their hover car), and the Buu Saga.

The game was the second best-selling game during its first week on sale in Japan, with 89,537 copies being sold, behind Yakuza: Like a Dragon. [43] In the United Kingdom, Kakarot debuted at number one on the sales chart. [44]

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Relive the story of Goku and other Z Fighters in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the DRAGON BALL Z world as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and others. Explore the new areas and adventures as you advance through the story and form powerful bonds with other heroes from the DRAGON BALL Z universe.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America – More fun for everyone!". www.bandainamcoent.com . Retrieved April 18, 2020. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 'The 23rd World Tournament' – 'Ground Battle' trailer". July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 15, 2023 . Retrieved July 26, 2023. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set coming to Switch on September 24". Gematsu. June 15, 2021. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021 . Retrieved October 26, 2021. The second DLC, titled A New Power Awakens - Part 2, was released on November 17, 2020. The DLC introduces a new mode where players battle 1000 enemies, including Golden Frieza, and is based on the events of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'. Romano, Sal (January 7, 2020). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1623". Gematsu. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021 . Retrieved February 11, 2020.Play through iconic DRAGON BALL Z battles on a scale unlike any other. Fight across vast battlefields with destructible environments and experience epic boss battles against the most iconic foes (Raditz, Frieza, Cell, etc.). Increase your power level through RPG mechanics and rise to the challenge! In a conference call, Bandai Namco revealed that the game sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide in its first week release, rendering it a commercial success. [45] [46] By March 2020, the game had sold over 2 million copies worldwide, combining total shipments and digital sales. [47] By December 2021, it had sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. [48]