DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is a new Budokai Tenkaichi! Play as your favorite Dragon Ball character in this modern take on the beloved 3D fighting game series! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.
Everything We Know About DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Story Plot
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will most likely loosely retell the plot of the Dragon Ball story. No footage from the original Dragon Ball series has been shown, so instead it will be safe to assume that it will have stories from Dragon Ball Z to Dragon Ball Super. The trailers briefly show Bergamo from the Tournament of Power arc and Broly from his standalone movie, so the game might feature story beats up to the Broly arc.
No manga-exclusive character from the Moro arc and beyond has appeared in any footage as of writing.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Gameplay
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will be a 3d fighting game reminiscent of the classic Budokai Tenkaichi series. Not much of the gameplay systems have been revealed, but extensive gameplay footage can be seen where Goku and Vegeta fight through the skies, trading blows and firing off Ki blasts in a series of exhilarating battles. If Sparking! ZERO can implement at least the base gameplay mechanics of its predecessors, it will no doubt become a very flashy and action-heavy game.
The first 40 playable characters has also been revealed to be the following:
● Goku (Z - Early)
● Goku (Z - Mid)
● Goku (Z - Mid), Super Saiyan
● Goku (Z - End)
● Goku (Z - End), Super Saiyan
● Goku (Z - End), Super Saiyan 2
● Goku (Z - End), Super Saiyan 3
● Goku (Super)
● Goku (Z - Mid), Super Saiyan
● Goku (Super), Super Saiyan God
● Goku (Super), Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
● Vegeta (Z - Scouter)
● Great Ape Vegeta
● Vegeta (Z - Early)
● Vegeta (Z - Early), Super Saiyan
● Super Vegeta
● Vegeta (Z - End)
● Vegeta (Z - End), Super Saiyan
● Vegeta (Z - End), Super Saiyan 2
● Majin Vegeta
● Vegeta (Super)
● Vegeta (Super), Super Saiyan
● Vegeta (Super), Super Saiyan God
● Vegeta (Super), Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
● Broly (Super)
● Legendary Super Saiyan Broly (Super)
● Trunks (Z), Super Saiyan
● Trunks(Super), Super Saiyan
● Yamcha
● Tien
● Krillin
● Piccolo
● Android 17 (Super)
● Android 18
● Hercule
● Frieza, Final Form
● Cell, Perfect
● Majin Buu
● Bergamo
● Jiren
Update March 20, 2024 - Power and Speed Additions
Last March 20, 2024, a new trailer focused on Power and Speed revealed more characters that are going to be included in the game:
● Super Trunks
● Dyspo
● Kakunsa
● Master Roshi, Max Power
● Nappa
● Burter
● Toppo
● Jeice
● Super Saiyan Kale (Berserk)
● Super Saiyan Broly (Full Power)
● Hit
Update April 30, 2024 - Master and Apprentice Additions
Last April 30, a new trailer announcing new characters focused on the theme of Master and Apprentice revealed more characters:
● Gohan (Kid)
● Gohan (Adult)
● Gohan (Future)
● Gohan (Future), Super Saiyan
● Trunks (Sword)
● Trunks (Sword), Super Saiyan
● Videl
● Beerus
● Whis
● Master Roshi
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Trailers
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO – Master and Apprentice Trailer
The Master and Apprentice trailer features the different mentors and mentees throughout the historic run of series. This features characters like the different students Gohan has had throughout the series, as well as Dragon Ball Super newcomers Beerus and Whis.
Goku VS Vegeta - Rivals Trailer
The Rivals trailer features the enemies turned friends Goku and Vegeta and their numerous battles and form changes throughout their entire journeys.
Announcement Trailer
The announcement trailer is the grand unveiling of a new Budokai Tenkaichi entry to the series, showing off modern graphics and a star-studded roster featuring old and new characters alike!
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Product Information
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| Title | DRAGON BALL: SPARKING! ZERO |
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| Release Date | TBA |
| Developer | Spike Chunsoft |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Supported Platforms | PC(Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Action, Anime, Fighter |
| Number of Players | 1-2 |
| Rating | ESRB T |
| Official Website | DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Official Website |
