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:
Choices during pivotal momentsin the storyline allow you to change the outcome, however, most fights havebattle conditionsthat, 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
Choice 2: Work with Piccolo.
Episode: Rematch and Result
Chapter 2 – Planet Namek Arc
Episode: Arrival on Planet Namek
Episode: Goku’s Back
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!
Episode: The Cell Games Begin!
Chapter 4 – Majin Buu Arc
Episode: A New Power Awakens
Chapter 5 – God of Destruction Beerus/Frieza’s Resurrection Arc
Episode: Frieza Returns
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Chapter 6 – Future Trunks Arc
Episode: The Truth About Zamasu
Episode: Into a Third Future
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
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 featuresthree 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!
Mohammed Hoosen
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