Before diving into the patch notes, it’s worth remembering why Kakarot became such a phenomenon upon its initial release in January 2020.
Unlike traditional Dragon Ball fighters like FighterZ or the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Kakarot is a semi-open-world action RPG. You play as Goku (and occasionally other Z-Fighters like Vegeta, Gohan, and Piccolo) through the main story arcs of Dragon Ball Z. The game includes: Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Update v1.031-CODEX
Since launch, the game has received several paid DLC expansions: A New Power Awakens (Parts 1 & 2), Trunks: The Warrior of Hope, and the Bardock – Alone Against Fate DLC. Update v1.031, however, is not a DLC; it is a performance and stability patch that refines the base game and existing DLCs. Before diving into the patch notes, it’s worth
Given that the official game now includes the Trunks: The Warrior of Hope and 23rd World Tournament DLCs, why would anyone download an older update like v1.031? Several legitimate reasons exist: Since launch, the game has received several paid
The most significant aspect of v1.031 is its focus on stability. Several users reported random crashes during:
Update v1.031 patches these specific memory leak issues. The CODEX release ensures that these fixes are fully integrated into the cracked version, removing the constant “check for DLC” calls that often trigger crashes in older scene releases.
The most significant changes in v1.031 target the battle mechanics: