If you are playing on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, the update gives you three distinct visual modes. Choosing the right one drastically changes the experience.

The launch of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot allowed fans to relive Akira Toriyama’s legendary anime series. However, early players encountered technical friction that broke the immersion. Bandai Namco addressed these issues directly with the release of the v1.04 update.

After installing the patch, console players experienced an immediate 50% reduction in downtime. For PC players utilizing solid-state drives (SSDs), community testing on Reddit showed that load times dropped from roughly 6–8 seconds down to a brisk 3–4 seconds.

While later updates (such as the July 2025 HD texture pack) and expansions added more content, it was Update 1.04 that truly and laid the foundation for the game's long-term replayability. Here is a deep dive into exactly how the patch transformed the game for the better .

Resolved an issue where the Main Story icon would disappear after clearing "The Longest Three Hours".

The update included fixes for "intermittent" issues. Here is how to avoid common bugs that might still linger:

: Addressed a bug where the Main Story icon would disappear after clearing "The Longest Three Hours" if players saved and loaded their progress immediately after.

Version 1.04 isn’t a massive content drop—it doesn’t add new story arcs or playable characters. Instead, it’s a that makes the existing game noticeably smoother, especially on last-gen consoles (PS4/Xbox One) and mid-range PCs.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot was always a game built on nostalgia. Update v1.04 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it sands down the roughest edges. The fact that Bandai Namco is still optimizing a game released several years ago—especially for last-gen hardware—shows commitment.

: Fixed a missing Main Story icon that would occur after clearing "The Longest Three Hours". Character Visibility

To get the most out of your current playthrough, ensure your game is fully updated to the latest version so you can access the full breadth of content, including the newer DAIMA and Super story arcs.

Since Update v1.04 was the major "Next-Gen" patch (released alongside the PS5/Series X versions), this guide focuses on utilizing the new graphical modes, quality-of-life fixes, and how to optimize your playstyle for the smoothest gameplay.

Whether you are encountering any specific or hardware performance drops?