Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO on Steam finally has a release date, and Goku fans are in for a treat with this fighting game. MeinMMO reveals the details.
What kind of game is this? Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the latest installment in the popular Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi series, which has been captivating fans worldwide since 2005. The game was announced at the end of 2023 during the Game Awards as a direct sequel and evolution of the first three games in the series.
Since the announcement, fans of the series have been extremely excited. Bandai Namco promises many playable characters and a return to the roots of the beloved Budokai Tenkaichi
games. Goku fans will truly enjoy this game. Out of a total of 164 character slots, there are 11 different versions of Son-Goku.
In the trailer, you can see what Goku and Vegeta are capable of:
164 character slots await you, including many Gokus
Which forms of Goku are included? Among the 164 character slots, there are at least 11 different Gokus and also 13 variants of his rival Vegeta, including his Super Saiyajin
forms.
These 11 forms of Son-Goku are included (via X):
- 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
Which characters are also included? Familiar faces like Piccolo, Yamcha, Frieza, C17, and Krillin are also included. Trunks and Master Roshi were also shown in a gameplay showcase.
Additionally, you can look forward to the following characters:
- Dyspo
- Kakunsa
- Nappa
- Burter
- Toppo
- Jeice
- Hit
- Super Saiyan Kale Berserk
- Super Saiyan Broly Full Power
- Jeice
Our colleagues from GamePro have put together a comprehensive character list for you.
When can I play the game? Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will be released on October 11, 2024, and will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
What else can I expect? Bandai Namco promises authentic 3D battles in anime style. The gameplay of the Budokai-Tenkaichi series is set to be elevated to a new level overall. Action-packed battles await you. The special feature is that the battle arenas can be destroyed and react to your power level.
You can fight through various tournament modes and experience the story. The story is expected to play a central role. In addition, you have the opportunity to create your own battles and share them – based on the epic moments of the series.
The game offers expanded tactical and strategic options, including new abilities like Revenge Counter, short sprint, and Super Awareness. Additional abilities are still to be introduced. It remains exciting to see what other characters and forms await us in the remaining slots. Are you looking forward to the game? Did you know? A villain in Dragon Ball Z has his strongest ability only because he is ugly
