As a long-time fan of the Dragon Ball series who has spent countless hours training martial arts and watching every episode multiple times, I must say that the upcoming game “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” seems to have struck all the right chords for me. The fusion of traditional fighting game mechanics with new features like Skill Count, Short Dash, Revenge Counter, Super Perception, Vanishing Assaults, and Customization is a tantalizing prospect that promises to keep this old Saiyan on his toes!
As a dedicated Dragon Ball fan, I can hardly contain my excitement as the long-awaited release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is just around the corner. After a whole year of eager anticipation since its announcement back in March 2023, it’s finally time to dive back into the world of Dragon Ball in less than a week!
2024 brings an eagerly awaited installment, which serves as a follow-up to the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series, and aims to take its iconic gameplay experience to even greater levels of excellence.
Boasting a vast cast of 182 characters from the series, this game is building tremendous anticipation among fans, leaving them eagerly waiting to play it themselves.
Prepare yourself as the upcoming launch of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero approaches! Here’s a rundown of essential facts you should know:
Sparking Zero Release Date, Cost, and Platforms
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will be officially released on October 11.
As a dedicated fan, I’m thrilled to share that those of us who’ve splurged on the Deluxe, Ultimate, or Premium editions are in for an early treat! We get to dive into the game three days ahead of everyone else, starting from October 8.
For its prices and inclusions, you can check the list below:
Standard Edition – $69.99
The game comes with the regular edition, along with any pre-order incentives, if you buy it prior to its launch.
Deluxe Edition – $99.99
It includes the following:
- Base Game
- Season Pass (DLC 1-3)
- Season Pass Bonus – Summon Shenron
- Early Access – Play 3 Days Early
Ultimate Edition – $109.99
- Base Game
- Ultimate Upgrade Pack (Goku [Super] Costume with Power Pole, Emote Voice Set, 2 Player Card Backgrounds, 1 Customization Item)
- Ultimate Edition Bonus (Summon Super Shenron)
- Season Pass (DLC 1-3)
- Season Pass Bonus – Summon Shenron
- Early Access – Play 3 Days Early
Premium Edition – $229.99
- Base Game
- Ultimate Edition Upgrade Pack Voucher Code
- Lenticular Card
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Exclusive Diorama
- Exclusive Cards
- Steelbook
- Metallic Bookmark
- Early Access – Play 3 Days Early
The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
Pre-Order Bonuses
Regardless of the version you pre-order, you’ll get the following bonuses:
- Exclusive new playable character: Goku (Mini) –
Early unlock of the following six characters:
- Gogeta
- Gogeta
- Super Saiyan
- Gogeta Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan
- Broly
- Broly,
- Super Saiyan
- Broly, Super Saiyan (Full Power)
PC System Requirements
For those intending to play the Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero game on their PC, there’s no cause for concern regarding system compatibility since it has relatively low system requirements.
They only need 29 GB of free hard drive space and the following specs:
- Intel Core i5-9600K or an AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 8GB of RAM
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 980, or AMD Radeon RX 590, or Intel Arc A750
Sparking Zero Playable Characters
To clarify earlier, the upcoming game titled “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” boasts a roster of 182 playable characters spanning across four decades of the Dragon Ball franchise.
The game will include both returning and new characters, as well as DLC characters.
- Returning Characters:
Name | Transformation |
|---|---|
Zarbon | First Form Final Form |
Yamcha | |
Yajirobe | |
Videl | |
Vegito | Base Super Vegito Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan |
Vegeta (GT) | Super Saiyan 4 |
Vegeta (Z-End) | Base Super Saiyan Super Saiyan 2 |
Vegeta (Z-Early) | Base Super Saiyan Super Vegeta |
Vegeta (Scouter) | Base Great Ape Vegeta |
Uub (GT) | Base Majuub |
- «First
- <Prev
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- >Next
- »Last
- New Characters
Zamasu |
|---|
Whis |
Vegeta (Super) |
Toppo |
Roasie |
Ribrianne |
Kefla |
Kale |
Kakunsa |
Jiren |
Hit |
- «First
- <Prev
- 1
- 2
- 3
- >Next
- »Last
- DLC Characters
Goku (Mini) (Pre-order Bonus) |
|---|
Gamma 2 |
Gamma 1 |
Gameplay
In contrast to typical fighting games, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero deviates from the norm by incorporating elements of an arena fighter, similar to its precursor.
3D battles at breakneck speed are set to remain faithful to the animation and gaming series of the franchise, offering stunning graphics and genuine martial arts techniques.
Although the game retains essential mechanics from the Budokai Tenkaichi series, it introduces novel elements for fresh combat experiences. These innovative features include:
- Skill Count
- Short Dash
- Revenge Counter
- Super Perception
- Vanishing Assaults
- Customization
Game Modes
Dragon Ball: Ignition Zero
- Episode Battle is a single-player mode in which players can choose from eight characters: Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, Future Trunks, Frieza, Goku Black, and Jiren. The battles in this mode will be reminiscent of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super. However, the choices available will differ from the original story, allowing players to create their own tale.
- Custom Battle lets players fight in original battle scenes. It includes Bonus Battles, which feature various original battle situations, though some have different victory conditions.
- Battle Mode allows players to compete online in various tournament formats. They can also play with friends using local split-screen multiplayer, exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
- Ranked Match enables gamers to set matchmaking conditions to find opponents they want to face.
- Tournament Mode allows players to create or join online tournaments and compete against other players worldwide. Offline tournaments are also available.
Battle Stages
In a simpler and more conversational tone,
While some individuals argue that there aren’t enough stages currently available, with a desire for expansion in the future, others counter by highlighting the greater detail found in these stages compared to those seen in ‘Budokai Tenkaichi 3’.
Here’s the list of the game’s 12 exciting battle stages:
- Gizard Wasteland
- Planet Namek
- Dying Namek
- Island
- West City
- Destroyed West City
- World Tournament
- Sacred World of the Kai
- Cell Games Arena
- Spinach Wastes
- Tournament of Power Arena
- Hyperbolic Time Chamber
The upcoming game titled Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has stirred up a lot of excitement due to the acclaimed success of the Budokai Tenkaichi series. Given its expansive cast and wide-ranging gameplay, this fresh title certainly seems promising. Yet, it remains unclear whether it can meet the high expectations that have been set for it.
Read More
- Pop-Tarts and Krispy Kreme Kick Off 2025 With Collaborative Menu
- Nadaaniyan song Galatfehmi OUT: Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor’s heartbreaking separation in love will leave you emotional
- The First Trailer for The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Film Is Here
- Cookie Run Kingdom Town Square Vault password
- Alec Baldwin’s TLC Reality Show Got A Release Date And There’s At Least One Reason I’ll Definitely Be Checking This One Out
- Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars Movie Here’s Everything We Know
- Mugler Creative Director Casey Cadwallader Reportedly Stepping Down
- JJJJound’s Made in Germany adidas Superstars Drop This Week
- Rick Owens Gives RIMOWA’s Cabin Roller a Bronze Patina
- Dead Man’s Mail treasure map solution in Avowed
2024-10-04 00:12