Dragon Ball Z Kakarot (DBZ) Update 1.040 Patch Notes for PS5

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Kakarot update 1.040 (1.040.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. According to the official DBZ Kakarot update 1.040 patch notes, the latest update adds support for the upcoming DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm – Part 2 DLC. Apart from this, Kakarot patch 1.040 also adds support for new story content, introduces Vegeta (Mini) as a playable character, unlocks new Demon Realm areas, and updates core systems for smoother DLC integration across all platforms.

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot 1.040 Patch Notes – January 14, 2026

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Dragon Ball Z Kakarot (DBZ) Kakarot Update 1.030 Patch Notes for PS5

New DLC Content – DAIMA Expansion Support

Support added for upcoming DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm – Part 2 DLC, launching January 15, 2026.

This update prepares your game client for new story content, environments, and characters tied to the DAIMA anime arc.


New Playable Character

  • Vegeta (Mini) added as a playable character

  • Includes new combat animations, abilities, and skill progression

  • Designed specifically for DAIMA Demon Realm encounters

Expect faster engagements and tighter combos. Vegeta plays aggressively. No surprises there.


New Story & Exploration Content

  • Added new Demon Realm areas

  • Introduced fresh enemy types exclusive to DAIMA storyline

  • New boss encounters with unique mechanics

  • Additional side quests connected to DAIMA narrative events

If exploration matters to you, this update opens more paths and challenges.


System & Backend Updates

  • Core systems updated to support future DAIMA content

  • Backend changes for new quests, enemies, and character logic

  • Improved stability for upcoming DLC installs

Nothing flashy here. Just groundwork done right.


Celebration Update

  • Internal update marking 10 million copies sold worldwide

  • Anniversary assets added in preparation for future events

A quiet win. Still a massive milestone.


Platforms

  • Update applies to PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch

  • DLC content unlocks automatically after purchase


Final Notes

This patch focuses on content readiness, not balance tweaks.
Major gameplay additions arrive with the DAIMA Part 2 DLC release.

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Previously, a big Dragon Ball Z Kakarot version 1.91 added a New Power Awakens – Part 2 and Golden Frieza. Unfortunately, since the last patch, some players are still experiencing issues with the game. Today’s Dragon Ball Z Kakarot version 1.040.000 will fix a few of these issues.

Download free Dragon Ball Z Kakarot version 1.040 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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