Unlocking All Alternate Timelines in Goku’s Episodes in Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO takes beloved story arcs from the franchise and reimagines them through “What if…” scenarios, creating alternative universes in Goku’s Episode Battles. These inventive story paths provide distinct challenges and outcomes, offering a refreshing perspective on the Dragon Ball narrative. Below, you will find a guide to unlocking all alternate timelines for Goku, complete with useful tips—without giving away any spoilers!

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – Unlocking All Goku Battle Alternate Timelines

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO features alternate timelines primarily in two formats:

Arcs that unfold through a sequence of battles culminating in a significant event.
Episodes centered around a single confrontation with minor changes to the storyline.

Piccolo standing resolved, with Raditz on the right side. The message is Work with Piccolo. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Key decision points throughout the narrative enable you to influence outcomes, but many confrontations come with specific battle conditions that, once met, will unlock different arcs and episodes. These opportunities are signified by a green icon on the map, showing various story directions—either remaining true to the original or branching out into new adventures.

Here is a detailed chronological guide of alternate arcs and episodes:

The Saga of Goku

Chapter 1 – Saiyan Arc

Episode: The Mightiest Duo of Earth?!

Choices: Go Solo or Team Up with Piccolo.

An island with trees for Goku's Saga, Chapter 1 titled The Mightiest Duo of Earth?! in the Saiyan Arc, with options to work with Piccolo or go solo. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Option 1: Go Solo.

Episode: Raditz vs. The Turtle School

Battle Conditions:
- Survive for a specified duration (canonical).
- Conquer Raditz: This will unlock the “Side by Side” arc.

Option 2: Team Up with Piccolo.

Episode: Rematch and Outcome

Battle Conditions:
- Fail to defeat Raditz within the time frame (canonical).
- Overcome Raditz: Unlocks the “Pushing the Limit” arc.

A map under the title Goku's Saga, Chapter 1 set in a craterous island, with the quest Rematch and Outcome and pathways leading to battles against Raditz. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Chapter 2 – Planet Namek Arc

Episode: Arrival at Planet Namek

Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Burter: If you fail to eliminate Jeice in time, Burter will join the battle (canonical).
- Defeat Jeice before Burter arrives: Unlocks the “Burter and Ginyu” episode.

Screenshot from Prima Games

Episode: Goku Returns

Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Frieza using a Spirit Bomb (canonical).
- Defeat Frieza without a Spirit Bomb: Unlocks the “A Hard-Earned Victory” episode.

A rocky terrain with blue glowing lights, under the title Goku's Saga, Chapter 2 from the Planet Namek Arc, with options to defeat the enemy using or without using a Spirit Bomb. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Chapter 3 – Android/Cell Arc

Episode: The Hyperbolic Time Chamber

Choices: Wait for Vegeta and the others or Step in to assist.

At this critical juncture, you can either adhere to the traditional storyline by waiting for Vegeta and Trunks to exit the Hyperbolic Time Chamber or make the bold choice to confront Cell before he evolves into his perfect form.

Gohan standing determinedly in front of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with a message of Go and Help in the background. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Option 2: Step in to assist.

Episode: Defeat Cell!

Battle Conditions:
- Take a Solar Flare: Cells uses Solar Flare, leading you back to the canonical timeline.
- Conquer Cell: Unlocks the “The Changing Future” arc.

A map depicting an island with bright blue water surrounding it. The map is titled Goku's Saga, Chapter 3 and the main task is Defeat Cell! in The Changing Future storyline. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Episode: The Start of the Cell Games!

Battle Conditions:
- Survive for a specified duration (canonical).
- Defeat Cell before the time runs out: Unlocks the “Homecoming” episode.

A green island map for Goku's Saga, Chapter 3 titled The Start of the Cell Games! from the Android/Cell Arc, featuring the task to defeat Cell. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Chapter 4 – Majin Buu Arc

Episode: A New Power Awakens

Battle Conditions:
- Wear down Majin Buu (canonical).
- Defeat your opponent within the given time: Unlocks the “We’ll Meet Again One Day…” episode.

Chapter 4 with the highlighted mission titled A New Power Awakens in the Majin Buu Arc. The goal is to wear down Majin Buu. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Chapter 5 – God of Destruction Beerus/Frieza’s Resurrection Arc

Episode: The Return of Frieza

Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat Frieza in a specified time (canonical).
- Defeat Frieza within the time limit: Unlocks the “Deadly Mistake” episode.

A map showing a rocky area with a spaceship and multiple paths. The map is titled Goku's Saga, Chapter 5, featuring the quest The Return of Frieza in the God of Destruction Beerus/Frieza's Resurrection Arc. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Chapter 6 – Future Trunks Arc

Episode: Zamasu’s Truth

Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat within the specified time frame (canonical).
- Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black before time runs out: Unlocks the “Unstoppable Rage” episode.

A rocky map for Goku's Saga, Chapter 6, titled Zamasu's Truth, featuring Zamasu and Goku Black in the Future Trunks Arc. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Episode: A Third Future Emerges

Battle Conditions:
- Unable to defeat in the designated time (canonical).
- Defeat Zamasu and Goku Black before time expires: Unlocks the “The Three Prevail” episode.

A city map under the title Goku's Saga, Chapter 6. The quest A Third Future Emerges is part of the Future Trunks Arc, with Zamasu and Goku Black appearing as adversaries. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Chapter 7 – Universe Survival Arc

Episode: Seeking the Ultimate Team Members!

Choices: Recruit Majin Buu, Recruit Android 17, Recruit Tien.

No matter which choice you make, each selection aligns with the canonical timeline, leading to the same outcome.

A cityscape map for Goku's Saga, Chapter 7 titled Searching for the Ultimate Team Members!, set in the Universe Survival Arc. The mission involves recruiting Majin Buu, Android 17, and Tien. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Episode: Goku’s Might

Battle Conditions:
- Defeat Jiren within the allocated time: Unlocks the “Goku, the World’s Strongest Warrior” episode.

A cosmic-themed map in Goku's Saga, Chapter 7, with a quest titled Goku's Might from the Universe Survival Arc, surrounded by rocks and a swirling galaxy. — Screenshot from Prima Games

Overall, Goku’s Saga includes three alternate arcs and eight unique episodes. With this comprehensive guide, you’re well-equipped to dive into the thrilling “What if…” scenarios offered in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO. Best of luck, and may your alternate timelines be as exhilarating as the original story!

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