Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Considered a successor to the Budokai Tenkachi series, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is an in-development arena fighter developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Namco Bandai.

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Fighting
Action
Released
October 11, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Spike Chunsoft
Publisher(s)
Namco Bandai
Engine
proprietary engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of DRAGON BALL battles!

Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters from DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL Super, DRAGON BALL GT, and selected DRAGON BALL movies, all in the base game! Each character comes with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.

Make the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL yours!

Engage in heart-pounding, high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks.

Challenge other players online to test your skills, or sit down with friends offline to hone your skills exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber! Fight your way to become a champion across various tournament modes and victory conditions.

Conquer the action-packed battles from the beloved original story, or discover and unlock new encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters and more. Relive your favorite moments from the series through cutscenes you can experience from the perspectives of eight characters!

Recreate your favorite battles from throughout the DRAGON BALL story, or set up your dream story battle with your favorite characters! Share your creations with other fans and experience the battles brought to life by imaginations around the world.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Makes Franchise History
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Easter Egg References Classic Character From the Anime

Alongside several Easter Eggs already in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, one references a beloved classic character that many fans miss dearly.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans Aren't Happy About the Game's Customization Options

Many Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero players are expressing their frustration about how the fighting game handles customization.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – 5 Weakest Characters To Pick If You Want A Challenge

The roster in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is canonically balanced, which means the weakest characters in the series are the most challenging to play.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Proves That Dragon Ball Story Modes Need To Change
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Proves That Dragon Ball Story Modes Need To Change

While Dragon Ball Z’s classic story is always a welcome sight, Sparking Zero proves that its adaptations have drawn on it for too long.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - What is a DP Battle?

DP Battles are the battle type used for Ranked Matches in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, with the goal of balance power levels when building your team.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - How to Z Burst Dash

The Z Burst Dash is a powerful movement tool in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, allowing you to dash behind your opponent near-instantly.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero reveals Vegeta (Mini) and Glorio
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Teases DLC 2

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero reveals two DLC new characters planned for release in 2025, along with Dragon Ball Daima content.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - Season Pass DLC 2 Teaser Trailer

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero reveals the two playable characters fans can expect to see in the second installment of its Season Pass content.

Ironically, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Outdoes Fighting Games With One Archetype
Ironically, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Outdoes Fighting Games With One Archetype

While Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s roster draws from some typical fighting game archetypes, one group stands almost entirely apart.