Bandai Namco and Arc System Works surprised the Dragon Ball FighterZ community with the reveal that Goku (Super Saiyan 4, from DAIMA) will join the game's roster as DLC, and that he is confirmed to arrive in spring 2026. This announcement explicitly includes all supported platforms, meaning Switch owners will be able to add the new fighter when the pack launches.
This update matters because Dragon Ball FighterZ on Switch is one fo the most succesful fighting games, and adding a character like SS4 DAIMA Goku refreshes the competitive pool and gives Nintendo players new content while we wait for Dragon Ball: Sparking: ZERO. The reveal came alongside news of an imminent balance patch that tightens mechanics such as Z-Reflect, signalling the developers are preparing the live game for the arrival of the new fighter.
We should also note that this Goku represents the first new paid fighter added to FighterZ in several years, so the DLC arrival on Switch is a rare post-launch expansion that may trigger renewed community activity, streaming, and local tournament interest on the game. The publisher additionally timed a sale around the announcement, which is a practical moment for Switch owners who don’t yet have the game to pick it up before the DLC release window.
Switch players can expect the same release timing window as other platforms, spring 2026 for the character itself and an earlier balance update in this October to adjust roster wide systems. We should watch the eShop and official Bandai Namco channels for the exact Switch eShop listing, pricing details, patch notes, and compatibility notes ahead of the DLC launch.
