Dragon Ball FighterZ has received a staggering number of DLC fighters to expand on an already impressive starting roster, but with the deep well of Dragon Ball heroes and villains to draw from, it's likely difficult for Arc System Works to decide which fighter to include next. Now that players know the next DLC release will be Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta, some are curious about the decision to include another version of an already available character.
The manic 3v3 fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ is no stranger to including multiple versions of the same character. There are four different iterations of Goku and three of Vegeta as an example, and now there will be two of Gogeta. But with the inclusion of another Gogeta as revealed in the trailer for Super Baby 2, some players are wondering about the differences between the two forms of the fused fighter.
Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta vs. Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta
Many players know that the decision to employ multiple characters instead of one character being able to power up was a decision by developer Arc System Works likely to help keep the game balanced despite the wild range of strengths between characters. FighterZ is considered by many one the best fighting games of the generation, and it can be argued that this decision is part of that success.
However, the presence of different versions of the same character can be somewhat confusing for the fans that aren't completely familiar with the long history of Dragon Ball. Specifically, many fans of the series at large may have not seen Dragon Ball GT where Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta debuted. The spinoff series isn't considered official canon, so its likelihood of appearing in some games like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is slimmer than in the impressive Dragon Ball FighterZ roster.
The fans that haven't seen GT would be unfamiliar with the differences between Super Saiyan Blue and Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta. Super Gogeta originally appeared outside of the main canon in the same movie from which FighterZ' Janemba also hails, where this unlikely fusion of Goku and Vegeta is distinct from the other version of fusion that produces Vegito in the main canon. The less permanent Fusion Dance produces a character that is more of two minds in one body, where Goku and Vegeta both are present in Gogeta's mind. This character was brought into official canon later by the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie.
The biggest difference between the two is the behavior displayed during the different transformations. The Super Saiyan Blue is an extension from the Super Saiyan God form that Goku and Vegeta reach in Dragon Ball Super. The state emphasizes their skill and is often portrayed as a serene, controlled form for the Saiyans. This isn't to say the form isn't powerful, though, as the power of Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta is on full display in FighterZ. Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta is on the opposite end of the spectrum, from a behavorial view.
The Super Saiyan 4 transformation introduced in GT is very different from Super Saiyan Blue. SS4 is a form that taps on the Saiyan's more primal powers, referencing back to the Oozaru form that turns them into giant and destructive apes. The form is only possible for Saiyan's with a tail and brings out arguably all the worst characteristics of both Goku and Vegeta. Their fusion created a character that was ruthless, arrogant to a fault, and much quicker to kill than fan's conceived notions of Goku. This could lead to some interesting differences in their gameplay style and how they interact with the other characters once SS4 Gogeta makes the way into the Dragon Ball FighterZ roster.
Dragon Ball FighterZ is available for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.