While not a major graphical overhaul, this patch refined:
For fans of the Dragon Ball Z universe, few games have captured the sprawling, high-energy saga of Goku and the Z-Fighters quite like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this action RPG lets players relive the iconic moments from the Saiyan Saga to the Buu Saga, with an open-world flair that sets it apart from traditional fighting games.
In the world of PC gaming, few names carry as much weight in the scene as CODEX. Renowned for releasing clean, working cracks of major titles, the group’s release of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Update v1.031-CODEX has sparked renewed interest in the game. Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Update v1.031-CODEX
But what does this update actually contain? Is it a major DLC drop, a series of bug fixes, or something more? In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Update v1.031, including how to install it, what it fixes, and why the CODEX release matters for the PC community.
First, let’s decode the name. CODEX was one of the most respected PC scene release groups before their retirement in 2022. Their releases are known for clean cracks, reliable updates, and minimal intrusive DRM. v1.031 refers to a specific post-launch patch of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. While not a major graphical overhaul, this patch
This update is not the latest version of the game. Instead, it falls into a specific window between the base game (v1.02) and the major DLC expansions. It is typically sought after by players who want a stable, pre-DLC version of the game with all major bug fixes and performance optimizations from the first year of support.
The v1.031 patch was released in early 2021. Its primary function was to prepare the base game for the installation of the first story expansion and to address lingering technical issues. First, let’s decode the name
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:
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.