Cheats & Secrets

Cheats & Secrets Guide for Dragon Ball FighterZ

Dragon Ball FighterZ is a modern fighting game that does not include traditional cheat codes, debug menus, or developer console commands. The developer, Arc System Works, intentionally omitted such features to preserve competitive integrity and online fairness. However, the game is rich with hidden content, unlockable characters, Easter eggs, and developer-intended secrets. This guide documents every known legitimate hidden feature you can access through normal gameplay or specific inputs.

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Important Note on Cheating

Using third-party tools, memory editors, or mods to gain an unfair advantage online violates the Bandai Namco Terms of Service and can result in a permanent ban. This guide focuses exclusively on developer-intended secrets and hidden content that can be accessed without external tools.

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Unlockable Characters (No Codes Required)

All hidden characters are unlocked by completing specific conditions in the game's Story Mode (Z-Fighters / 7-3-1 campaigns) or Arcade Mode. No button sequences or passwords exist.

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Hidden Characters in Arcade Mode

Arcade Mode has three routes: Beginner, Advanced, and Pro. Completing the Pro course with a high rank can unlock special alternate title cards and Z Capsules, but no new fighters.

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Secret Commands / Inputs

While the game has no debug cheats, there are a few undocumented or obscure inputs:

1. Taunt Button: In the character select screen, hold down the Touchpad / View Button (PlayStation / Xbox) while selecting your character to make them perform a unique taunt animation before the match begins. On PC, it's the F1 key by default (customizable).
2. Alternate Intro Animations: Certain characters have unique pre-fight interactions if the correct opponent is chosen (e.g., Goku vs. Frieza, Beerus vs. Goku). No code needed – just match the characters.
3. Fight Request Bug: In local versus, if you press Start on controller 2 during the stage loading screen, a second fight request screen appears. This is likely a leftover debug feature and does nothing useful.
4. Alternate Camera Angles in Replay: In the pause menu during a replay, hold L2 (PS) / LT (Xbox) and press the directional buttons to change camera angle. Another hidden option: press R2 + L2 together to toggle slow motion.

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Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

#### Z Capsule System & Secret Items

The Z Capsule system (in-game currency earned from matches) can unlock:

• Nicknames: Over 30 hidden titles, including "Shonen Jump," "God of Destruction," "Over 9000!" – these are random drops, not cheat codes.


• Alternate Colors: Each character has 6-8 color palettes, with color 6-8 often being references (e.g., Goku's Color 7 resembles Gohan's gi, Vegeta's Color 8 is Majin Vegeta's outfit).


• Lobby Avatars: Some avatars are only obtainable from Z Capsules, like "Android 16 (Head Only)."


#### Stage Easter Eggs


• Planet Namek (Stage): If you fight long enough, the ground cracks and lava appears. Not a secret, but dramatic.


• Ice Stage (Far North): Periodically, a whale-like creature jumps out of the water in the background. This is a reference to the original Dragon Ball manga.


• Supreme Kai's World: The background figures (Old Kai, Kibito) will react if you use a Super Move near them.


• Destroyed Room of Spirit & Time: Broken pillars and debris can be interacted with if you hit them – minor visual effect.


#### Character Interaction Easter Eggs


• Frieza vs. Goku (any version): Pre-fight dialogue includes Frieza's classic line "You monkey!" and Goku's "I won't let you destroy my planet."


• Beerus vs. Goku: Beerus says "I will not hesitate to destroy you!" and Goku responds with a friendly greeting.


• Vegeta vs. Frieza: Frieza mocks Vegeta for being a slave.


• Android 21 vs. Goku: She says "You have the same face as Goku... delicious."


• Videl vs. Great Saiyaman: Videl scolds Gohan for being a superhero.


#### Zeno (Omni-King) Cameo

In the Tournament of Power stage, Zeno and the Grand Priest appear in the background. If you use a Super Move near them, they look down. This is present in all versions of the stage after the 2018 update.

#### Turtle School Secret

At the Kame House stage, Master Roshi appears on the island. If you use a Super Dash or fly near his house, he waves. No combat effect.

#### Capsule Corporation Building

In the West City stage, the Capsule Corporation building has a hidden image of Bulma in the window that changes after certain match conditions. Documentation is scarce.

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Hidden Menu Features (Developer-Intended)



1. Training Mode Options: Under "Training Settings" there is a "Auto-Refill Ki" toggle – this is actually a hidden debug remnant. Enabling it allows you to perform supers without Ki consumption, useful for practice.
2. Skip Intro Videos: On PC, you can skip the intro logos by adding -skipintro to the launch options in Steam. On consoles, no such option exists.
3. Stage Select in Story Mode: During certain Story Mode cutscenes, you can press the Options button to skip dialogue. Not a cheat, but often missed.

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Secrets from the Developer (Arc System Works)




• The game's engine is a modified version of the one used in Guilty Gear Xrd. Several hidden references:

- A hidden "Sol Badguy" color for Goku (unlikely to be selectable, but mods have shown it exists in files).
- In the lobby, the character models share some bone structures with Guilty Gear characters.

• The "Champion" title can only be obtained by winning an online tournament – not a code, but a missing documentation.

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Summary

Dragon Ball FighterZ has no cheat codes. All unlockable characters and secrets are earned through legitimate gameplay (Story Mode, Z Capsules, Arcade Mode). The true secrets lie in the Easter eggs and hidden interactions scattered across stages and character animations. If you want a hidden character instantly, you must use a save file editor (PC only, single-player, risk of ban online) or purchase DLC. Enjoy the hunt!