Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is the latest fighting game in the Dragon Ball series, inheriting and developing from the famous Budokai Tenkaichi game line. The game is developed by Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft, scheduled for release on October 11, 2024, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This is the newest version after 17 years since Budokai Tenkaichi 3, promising to bring a completely new experience for fans.


The 3D combat system in the game has been comprehensively improved with higher speed and smoother controls. Players can perform a variety of attacks from melee to ranged, combining combos and special skills. The "Counter Recovery" mechanism allows counterattacks even when being attacked, while "Sneak Attack" helps approach opponents quickly and unexpectedly.

The game features a huge roster of characters with 181 warriors from Dragon Ball Z, Super, GT and the movies. Each character has a unique skill set, various transformation forms and signature moves faithfully recreated from the anime. Especially, each character has distinct Ultimate skills that can destroy entire planets.

The arena in the game is designed to be large and diverse, allowing players to move freely and take advantage of the surrounding environment. The battle setting includes many famous locations from the series such as Earth, Namek, or other planets, with the ability to destroy the environment in real time.

The game features a rich combat mechanism with elements such as beam clash, rush attack, and super fast movements. Players can perform counters, dodges, and deploy complex strategies during the match.

In terms of visuals, the game leverages the power of the new generation console to deliver sharp graphics along with spectacular effects. Battles are presented at high speed, accompanied by vivid sound effects and cinematic cutscenes. Glow, energy, and transformation effects have been completely revamped.

The game offers a variety of game modes from Story Mode allowing players to experience the story from the perspective of 8 different characters, Tournament Mode with many types of competitions, to Versus Mode allowing online or offline battles. Especially, the Custom Battle mode allows players to create dream matches and share them with the community.

The customization system in the game allows players to adjust costumes, color palettes, and skill effects for characters. The game also has a leveling up system and unlocks new skills through gameplay, motivating players to explore.

The game's online mode is optimized with modern netcode, supporting smooth multiplayer matches. Players can participate in online tournaments, seasonal rankings, and accumulate points to unlock exclusive rewards.
