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.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO News
⚫︎ Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO Adds Yajirobe?!
⚫︎ Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Fans Hyped Up by Goku's VA
⚫︎ Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Roster Includes Kid Goku and Piccolo
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.
In line with the developers' aims to recreate the most immersive DRAGON BALL experience, they've implemented environmental effects that change depending on the battle's progress. These range from the weather's dynamicism to destructible buildings and terrain.
On the multiplayer side, the game will feature online multiplayer and offline singleplayer modes. Local split-screen multiplayer, however, can be played, but only on the Hyperbolic Time Chamber stage.
Episode Battle
Players can choose between eight iconic characters and relive beloved events from the anime series. Each stage starts with an introduction to ease players into the scenario before they are thrown into the fights. The number of stages depends on the character, with Goku having the most.
Certain stages are even animated in the character's point of view, allowing players to experience the scenes from a never-before-seen perspective. There are even moments where players can diverge from the anime's events by making a different choice from what should transpire.
Custom Battle
Experience entirely original scenarios with your favorite DRAGON BALL characters in this mode. Unlike other modes, the goals in Custom Battle differ for some battles. This allows for a fresh gameplay experience for players and allow for more creativity. Players can even edit the scenarios themselves, including the characters that appear in it and the cutscenes that play. These custom scenarios can also be uploaded for the world to experience in an online pool.
June 6, 2024 Update
The game's PlayStation Store listing has been updated to seemingly include local multiplayer, denoted by the "1-2 players" icon in its features! This could very well hint at the game supporting the fan-favorite feature of couch co-op/versus that many have loved since the first DB games!
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Roster Characters
It's Over 180!
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will have a base launch roster of 182 different characters! Refer to the table below to see all the playable characters!
| Characters (182) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Super) Super Saiyan |
Goku (Super) Super Saiyan God |
Goku (Super) Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan |
Goku (Super) Ultra Instinct -Sign- |
| Goku (Super) Ultra Instinct |
Goku (GT) |
Goku (GT) Super Saiyan |
Goku (GT) Super Saiyan 3 |
Goku (GT) Super Saiyan 4 |
Goku (Teen) |
| Goku (Mini) |
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 |
Vegeta (GT) Super Saiyan 4 |
Gohan (Kid) |
Gohan (Teen) |
Gohan (Teen) Super Saiyan |
| Gohan (Teen) Super Saiyan 2 |
Gohan (Adult) |
Gohan (Adult) Super Saiyan |
Gohan (Teen) Super Saiyan 2 |
Great Saiyaman | Ultimate Gohan |
| Gohan (Future) |
Gohan (Future) Super Saiyan |
Piccolo | Piccolo Fused With Kami |
Nail | Krillin |
| Yamcha | Tien | Trunks (Sword) |
Trunks (Sword) Super Saiyan |
Trunks (Melee) |
Trunks (Melee) Super Saiyan |
| Super Trunks | Future Trunks | Future Trunks Super Saiyan |
Trunks (Kid) |
Trunks (Kid) Super Saiyan |
Goten |
| Goten Super Saiyan |
Vegito | Super Vegito | Vegito Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan |
Super Gogeta (Z) |
Gogeta (Super) |
| Gogeta (Super) Super Saiyan |
Gogeta (Super) Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan |
Gogeta (GT) Super Saiyan 4 |
Gotenks | Gotenks Super Saiyan |
Gotenks Super Saiyan 3 |
| Videl | Master Roshi | Master Roshi Max Power |
Frieza (Z) 1st Form |
Frieza (Z) 2nd Form |
Frieza (Z) 3rd Form |
| Frieza (Z) 4th Form |
Frieza (Z) Full Power |
Mecha Frieza | Frieza (Super) |
Golden Frieza | Cell 1st Form |
| Cell 2nd Form |
Cell Perfect Form |
Perfect Cell | Cell Jr. | Majin Buu | Majin Buu Evil |
| Super Buu | Super Buu Gotenks Absorbed |
Super Buu Gohan Absorbed |
Kid Buu | Mr. Satan | Chiaotzu |
| Yajirobe | Pan (GT) |
Uub (GT) | Majuub (GT) | Bardock | Raditz |
| Saibaman | Nappa | Zarbon | Super Zarbon | Dodoria | Cui |
| Captain Ginyu | Recoome | Burter | Jeice | Guldo | King Cold |
| Android 16 | Android 17 (Z) |
Android 17 (Super) |
Android 18 | Android 19 | Dr. Gero |
| Babidi | Dabura | Frieza Force Soldier | Broly (Z) |
Broly (Z) Super Saiyan |
Broly (Z) Legendary Super Saiyan |
| Broly (Super) |
Broly (Super) Super Saiyan |
Broly (Super) Legendary Super Saiyan |
Super Garlic Jr. | Dr. Wheelo | Turles |
| Lord Slug | Lord Slug Giant Form |
Cooler | Cooler Final Form |
Metal Cooler | Android 13 |
| Fusion Android 13 | Bojack | Full-Power Bojack | Janemba | Super Janemba | Tapion |
| Hirudegarn | Baby Vegeta (GT) |
Super Baby 1 (GT) |
Super Baby 2 (GT) |
Great Ape Baby (GT) |
Syn Shenron (GT) |
| Omega Shenron (GT) |
Spopovich | Beerus | Whis | Goku Black | Goku Black Super Saiyan Rosé |
| Zamasu | Fused Zamasu | Fused Zamasu Half-Corrupted |
Hit | Frost | Cabba |
| Cabba Super Saiyan |
Cabba Super Saiyan 2 |
Caulifla | Caulifla Super Saiyan 2 |
Kale | Kale Super Saiyan (Berserk) |
| Kale Super Saiyan |
Kefla | Kefla Super Saiyan |
Kefla Super Saiyan 2 |
Jiren | Jiren Full Power |
| Toppo | Toppo God of Destruction |
Dyspo | Bergamo | Ribrianne | Kakunsa |
| Roasie | Anilaza | ||||
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Trailers
Ignite The Spark Trailer
Full Roster Reveal
SUPER and MOVIES Trailer
GT Character Trailer
Majin Buu Saga Trailer
The last of the original Dragon Ball Z arcs, the Majin Buu trailer summarizes all the events of the lengthy finale arc featuring the lovable and evil versions of Majin Buu!
50 DAYS FROM NOW | ONL Trailer
The 50 Days From Now trailer was a brief trailer shown in gamescom 2024's ONL, driving up hype for the game and showing off its many story cutscenes and different editions.
Android & Cell Saga Trailer
The Android & Cell Saga trailer is an overview of the entire highly-regarded Android and Cell Saga, presenting all playable characters from the story! From the debut of Mecha Frieza and King Cold, the calculating Androids, and the menecing Cell, all of the series' iconic characters join the fray!
Saiyan & Namek Sagas Trailer
This trailer reveals all playable characters joining the fray who were all vital to the entire narrative in the entire Saiyan and Namek Saga! From Goku and Vegeta's iconic fight on earth, to the flamboyant Ginyus on Planet Namek, and the impossible battle against Frieza's multiple forms!
Sword vs Fists Trailer
The Sword vs Fists trailer mainly higlights all Dragon Ball characters in the franchise who, in one way or another, have used swords in combat, be it with physical swords or swords made out of Ki.
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 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct. 11, 2024 |
| Developer | Spike Chunsoft |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Supported Platforms | PC(Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Action, Anime, Fighter |
| Number of Players | Local(1-2), Online (1-Unspecified) |
| Rating | ESRB T |
| Official Website | DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Official Website |
