Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO reimagines classic arcs from the franchise by introducing “What if…” scenarios that create alternate timelines within Goku’s Episode Battles. These diverging storylines offer unique challenges and outcomes, providing fresh takes on the Dragon Ball saga. Here’s how you can unlock all of Goku’s alternate timelines, along with some handy tips and tricks—no spoilers included!
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – How to Unlock All Goku Battle Alternate Timelines
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO presents alternate timelines in two main ways:
- Arcs that follow a series of fights leading up to a monumental conclusion.
- Episodes that follow a single fight with a slight story change.
Choices during pivotal moments in the storyline allow you to change the outcome, however, most fights have battle conditions that, when fulfilled, unlock alternate arcs and episodes. These opportunities are marked by a green icon on the map, indicating different paths the story can take—either sticking to the canon or diverging into uncharted territory.
Here’s the complete list of alternate arcs and episodes in chronological order:
Goku’s Saga
Chapter 1 – Saiyan Arc
Episode: The Earth’s Mightiest Duo?!
Options: Go it alone or Work with Piccolo.
Choice 1: Go it alone.
Episode: Raditz vs. The Turtle School
- Battle Conditions:
- Survive a given time (canon).
- Defeat Raditz: Unlocks the “Side by Side” arc.
Choice 2: Work with Piccolo.
Episode: Rematch and Result
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat Raditz in elapsed time (canon).
- Defeat Raditz: Unlocks the “Pushing the Limit” arc.
Chapter 2 – Planet Namek Arc
Episode: Arrival on Planet Namek
- Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Burter: If Jeice is not defeated in time, Burter joins the fight (canon).
- Defeat Jeice before Burter joins: Unlocks the “Burter and Ginyu” episode.
Episode: Goku’s Back
- Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Frieza with a Spirit Bomb (canon).
- Defeat Frieza without using a Spirit Bomb: Unlocks the “A Hard-Earned Victory” episode.
Chapter 3 – Android/Cell Arc
Episode: Hyperbolic Time Chamber
Options: Wait for Vegeta and the others, or Go and help.
This is a pivotal moment in the timeline where you’re faced with 2 choices, either follow the canonical timeline by waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to come out of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber or take it upon yourself and fight Cell before he reaches his perfect form.
Choice 2: Go and help.
Episode: Defeat Cell!
- Battle Conditions:
- Take a Solar Flare: Cell uses Solar Flare, returning you to the canonical timeline.
- Defeat Cell: Unlocks the “The Changing Future” arc.
Episode: The Cell Games Begin!
- Battle Conditions:
- Survive a given time (canon).
- Defeat Cell in the given time: Unlocks the “Homecoming” episode.
Chapter 4 – Majin Buu Arc
Episode: A New Power Awakens
- Battle Conditions:
- Wear down Majin Buu (canon).
- Defeat your opponent in the given time: Unlocks the “We’ll Meet Again One Day…” episode.
Chapter 5 – God of Destruction Beerus/Frieza’s Resurrection Arc
Episode: Frieza Returns
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat Frieza in elapsed time (canon).
- Defeat Frieza in the given time: Unlocks the “Deadly Mistake” episode.
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Chapter 6 – Future Trunks Arc
Episode: The Truth About Zamasu
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat in elapsed time (canon).
- Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black in the given time: Unlocks the “Unstoppable Rage” episode.
Episode: Into a Third Future
- Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat in elapsed time (canon).
- Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black in the given time: Unlocks the “The Three Prevail” episode.
Chapter 7 – Universe Survival Arc
Episode: Search for the Ultimate Team Members!
Options: Invite Majin Buu, Invite Android 17, Invite Tien.
Regardless of your choice, each of the options follows the canonical timeline, bringing you to the same point.
Episode: Goku’s Strength
- Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Jiren within a given time: Unlocks the “Goku, the World’s Strongest Warrior” episode.
Important Note: Lowering the difficulty setting will prevent you from unlocking these alternate arcs and episodes. You must play on the default difficulty to earn these alternate storylines.
In total, Goku’s Saga features three alternate arcs and eight alternate episodes. With this guide, you should be ready to experience the exciting “What if…” scenarios that Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO has to offer. Good luck, and may your alternate timelines be as epic as the canon!
