The most significant changes in v1.031 target the battle mechanics:
The version for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (associated with the CODEX release group) is a technical update primarily focused on game stability and compatibility with modern hardware. Update Overview Release Version: v1.031 (CODEX) Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Update v1.031-CODEX
: Corrected bugs where players became stuck in certain episodes, specifically during the "Android Saga" if specific save/load steps were followed. The most significant changes in v1
: Fixed a bug that caused the Main Story icon to disappear after completing certain episodes. The CODEX Context The CODEX Context First, a quick distinction
First, a quick distinction. "CODEX" was a well-known PC software release group. Although they officially stopped releasing years ago, their name persists in the scene. The "v1.031" refers to a specific incremental patch number. For players using specific versions of the game, this update bridges the gap between older builds and the current content (excluding the latest Season Pass 2 DLC like "Goku’s Next Journey" in some cases).
If you have acquired this 4.2GB patch, do not expect new story content. Based on file analysis from release logs: