Discover the Ultimate Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi is a popular video game series that has captured the hearts of fans around the world. The series, known as Dragon Ball Sparking in Japan, has seen multiple mainline entries for the PlayStation 2 and a spin-off for the PlayStation Portable. After a hiatus of more than a decade, fans were thrilled when Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero was announced in 2023, marking the return of one of the best 3D fighting games in the franchise.

The much-anticipated Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is scheduled for release on October 11 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Producer Jun Furutani shared insights into the decision-making process behind bringing back the series under its original Japanese name. He also discussed the advancements in the video game industry since the last main entry and hinted at the characters that fans can expect to see in the roster of the new game. The game developers focused on leveraging new technology to enhance the gaming experience, including real-time effects animation for iconic moves like Goku's ki-charging animation and Kamehameha beam.

One of the key features of Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero is the ability to experience iconic moments from the franchise in first-person mode. Players will have the chance to relive epic battles, including Goku's death at the hands of the Special Beam Cannon, in a new and immersive way. Through the game's battle mode, players can select their favorite characters and play through their biggest fights, adding a fresh perspective to familiar scenes.

The development team behind Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero aimed to provide fans with a fun and nostalgic experience, rather than focus on esports competitiveness. The game is designed as a love letter to the iconic Dragon Ball manga and anime franchise, offering players the opportunity to engage in epic battles and enjoy moments of goofball fanservice. With a diverse character roster that includes over 20 characters, the game promises to deliver an unrivaled gaming experience for fans of the series.

Despite the challenges faced during development, such as creating split-screen components for multiplayer gameplay, the team remained focused on delivering a high-quality Dragon Ball experience. With plans to release DLC and a Season Pass post-launch, players can look forward to additional characters being added to the game, drawing from popular Dragon Ball Super movie and Dragon Ball Daima series. Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero aims to reignite the passion of fans and provide an unforgettable gaming experience for all.