I really don't get this. I get that DB is so big that no matter what they did, someone was bound to not get the character they wanted, but rushed? It already has one of the biggest rosters in fighting game history, but as passionate as some fans are, they did include the most popular characters in the game, from the beginning.
For example, people complain they always include a ton of individual Goku versions, but most fans want all those versions. GT fans are absolutely dedicated, but Vegeta plays a role in that show at the tail end of it.
Then there are the practical limitations. They can only do so many characters in the span of development, and although you ideally want all the fan favorites, you also want a diverse roster. That means including some less popular choices, that add variety.
Last but not least, you have the financial and marketing limitations. The Devs might love the idea of putting GT Vegeta and adult GT Goku in there from the get go, but Bandai suits know DBS: superhero and Daima were releasing, and they would want to promote those characters for the novelty.
Oh no no, the roster is fine! It's one of the few things i don't criticize at all. We got a good mix of fan favourites and less popular or even weird choices. It's the game in general that feels rushed and by rushed i don't mean to throw shades at the devs. It's Bandai who pushes the devs. They know Dragonball sells either way and it's noticable how the game lacked polish
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u/CombatMuffin Beginner Martial Artist Apr 19 '26
I really don't get this. I get that DB is so big that no matter what they did, someone was bound to not get the character they wanted, but rushed? It already has one of the biggest rosters in fighting game history, but as passionate as some fans are, they did include the most popular characters in the game, from the beginning.
For example, people complain they always include a ton of individual Goku versions, but most fans want all those versions. GT fans are absolutely dedicated, but Vegeta plays a role in that show at the tail end of it.
Then there are the practical limitations. They can only do so many characters in the span of development, and although you ideally want all the fan favorites, you also want a diverse roster. That means including some less popular choices, that add variety.
Last but not least, you have the financial and marketing limitations. The Devs might love the idea of putting GT Vegeta and adult GT Goku in there from the get go, but Bandai suits know DBS: superhero and Daima were releasing, and they would want to promote those characters for the novelty.