Dragon Ball FighterZ players won't have to wait much longer to throw hands with one of the franchise's most iconic transformations. SSJ4 Goku is hitting the roster on April 22, according to The Gamer, giving fans a concrete date to circle on their calendars.
Super Saiyan 4 has always occupied a unique space in Dragon Ball lore - it's the pinnacle transformation from Dragon Ball GT, a series that sits outside the main canon but carries serious nostalgia weight for a generation of fans. Getting that design into FighterZ is a big deal, and the timing lines up with renewed Dragon Ball energy around the franchise following Dragon Ball Daima's run.
What to expect from SSJ4 Goku
FighterZ has a strong track record of translating Dragon Ball's most visually distinct fighters into compelling gameplay. SSJ4's aesthetic - the red fur, the darker tone, the sheer power fantasy it represents - should translate well into the game's signature anime-accurate visual style. Whether his moveset leans into GT-specific techniques or pulls from broader Dragon Ball super-move territory remains to be seen until release.
The character is part of a wave of content that also includes a Daima-inspired addition, suggesting Bandai Namco is committed to keeping FighterZ's roster fresh across multiple Dragon Ball eras rather than focusing exclusively on the Super timeline. That's a smart play for a game that serves fans from every corner of the franchise's long history.
Why this matters for the FighterZ community
FighterZ launched back in 2018 and has maintained a dedicated competitive and casual playerbase ever since - an impressive run for a modern fighting game. New character drops are still capable of generating genuine excitement and pulling lapsed players back in, and SSJ4 Goku is one of the more high-profile additions the game has seen in some time.
April 22 is this Wednesday, so the wait is essentially over. If you've been sitting on the fence about jumping back into FighterZ, a new character launch is as good a reason as any to reinstall and see what the current meta looks like.
