The legendary Goku in his most bestial form arrives in Bandai Namco’s fighting game this spring 2026
Goku SSJ4 Daima and FighterZ
The trailer shown during the event made this clear the fusion between nostalgia and power will be explosive. With his wild red mane, monkey tail and crimson aura, Goku Super Saiyan 4 Daima promises spectacular movements and a commanding presence on the screen. Although Bandai Namco has not yet revealed a precise date, it has confirmed that the Saiyan Form 4, reinterpreted in the next series Dragon Ball Daima, You will have unique abilities never seen before in the game.
For longtime fans, this news has a double emotional impact: marks the return of Toei Animation’s classic designoriginally supervised by Akira Toriyama, and brings it into the competitive realm of fighting game most acclaimed in the universe Dragon Ball.
The return of a reinvented classic
Since its launch, Dragon Ball FighterZ It has become one of the most popular fighting titles on the planet. Its mix of anime-style 2D animation, 3-on-3 combat, and fast pace They consolidated it as the modern reference of the genre. The game, developed by The arch system workskeeps its visual essence intact thanks to the power of Unreal Engine engineachieving dynamic combat like an episode of the series.
With this new addition, the game seeks keep the flame of the booming franchise alivecoinciding with the return of Dragon Ball Daimathe new Toei project that tells an alternative story in which Goku and his companions return to their childhood through mysterious magic.
Gameplay that continues to evolve
The studio promises that Goku SSJ4 Daima will bring new mechanics to the combat systemtaking advantage of its hybrid nature between man and ape. Some community rumors suggest this will have a temporary “anger” mode.increasing its power when taking damage and which could include attacks based on the primordial energy of the Saiyanvery different from the classic Kamehameha.
Regardless of theories, this is the truth Dragon Ball FighterZ continues to evolve. Among his online modes with ranked matches, interactive lobbies and the chaotic six-player Party Matchthe title continues to offer an enviable competitive terrain.
A tribute to Akira Toriyama
The arrival of this character has a special value after the master’s death Akira Toriyamacreator of the universe Dragon Ball and designer of unforgettable characters such as Frieza, Piccolo or Vegeta. In FighterZToriyama has already made his direct mark Android 21protagonist of the original story mode supervised by himself. Now, his legacy lives on Through Dragon Ball Daima and its integration into video games.
Although the version of Dragonball GT has already shown the Super Saiyan 4 form in the past, Always will offer to new visual and narrative approach. This Goku will not only be younger, but also younger more aware of his power and his connection to his Saiyan originswhich could be directly reflected in his fighting style within the game.
With each new content, Dragon Ball FighterZ shows why it still is one of the most loved titles of the genrebringing together generations of fans in front of the screen to solve an age-old question: who is really the strongest in the universe?
