Summary
- Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's possible release date may be announced soon, with evidence like the ESRB rating suggesting a 2024 launch.
- ESRB ratings indicate games could be close to release, sparking speculation about Sparking Zero releasing in early 2024.
- Recent updates from Bandai Namco hint at an upcoming announcement for Sparking Zero, exciting fans with its large roster and gameplay.
Some recent updates made by Bandai Namco have suggested a possible release date for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will be announced soon. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero was officially announced during The Game Awards 2023 event, and Bandai Namco has been giving fans a steady stream of information about the game throughout 2024. These include a small portion of Sparking Zero's enormous playable roster, the gameplay mechanics, and some of the transformations for characters like Goku and Vegeta. While an official release date hasn't been given yet, some evidence has suggested it may be soon, such as the game's rating.
Games being given an ESRB rating is usually a good indicator of their development status. Game developers usually submit a game to be reviewed by the association when the game is content complete, with the final polishing and bug-fixing phase taking place in the last few months of its development cycle. As such, games usually receive ratings like these when they are close to release, as well as provide fans with some insight into their content. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero seems like it could be on track for a 2024 release.
As spotted by user sonic_postman9 on the r/Tenkaichi4 subreddit, Bandai Namco recently updated its website with the ESRB rating for Sparking Zero, the game being rated T for Teen. This rating is in line with past Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi games and most Dragon Ball games. Around the same time that this rating was discovered, the unofficial Sparking Zero News Twitter account discovered that the official Bandai Namco Europe YouTube channel had updated its playlist of trailers, with one video being unlisted. Based on these two updates, it's possible Bandai Namco may be announcing Sparking Zero's release date in the near future.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Rumored Release Window
Rumors about Sparking Zero's release date suggested that the game would be released sometime in early 2024, possibly even Spring. While the source of these rumors is dubious at best, it appears that this rumored release may be correct, provided the next trailer does announce a release date. For now, fans should take this information with a grain of salt until more information about Sparking Zero is revealed.
The latest gameplay showcase of Sparking Zero has gotten fans excited about its roster and gameplay. Not only did it show off the moves and techniques of fan-favorite characters like Nappa, Super Trunks, and Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z, but it also confirmed some rather out-there picks from the Super anime, such as Kakunsa from the Little Witch Warriors of Universe 2. Fans are looking forward to seeing more of Sparking Zero's large roster.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- Released
- October 11, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Developer(s)
- Spike Chunsoft
- Publisher(s)
- Namco Bandai
- Franchise
- Dragon Ball
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Fighting, Action
