Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
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| Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO | |||
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| Release Date |
Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam): 10 October 2024 (JP) 11 October 2024 (Int'l) Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2: 14 November 2025 (Int'l) | ||
| Genre | Fighting | ||
| Developer | Spike Chunsoft | ||
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment | ||
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is a fighting game developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for the Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), released 10 October 2024 in Japan and 11 October 2024 internationally. The game was later released on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 14 November 2025.
Sparking! ZERO is currently the latest entry in the Sparking! series of Dragon Ball fighting games, released internationally as "Budokai Tenkaichi" titles.
Gameplay
Battles in Sparking! ZERO take place in 3D arenas with an over-the-shoulder camera angle. They are played in a one-on-one format, between teams of one to five characters that can be swapped out during battle. Some characters can also transform or fuse during battle, when the required conditions are met.
Game Modes
- Episode Battle: A story mode featuring eight selectable point-of-view characters; Son Goku, Vegeta, Son Gohan, Piccolo, Future Trunks, Freeza, Goku Black, and Jiren. The "Super Limit-Breaking NEO" update added Yamcha, Tenshinhan, Kuririn, and Cell as point-of-view characters.
- Custom Battle: A mode in which players can create their own custom story scenarios and share them online.
- Battle: Basic battles, either online or offline, played against other players or the CPU.
- Super Training: Practice playing the game through tutorials or a training mode.
- World Tournament: Fight battles in a tournament setting, either online or offline. Tournament types include Tenka'ichi Budōkai, Cell Games, Afterlife Tournament, God of Destruction Invitational Tournament, Tournament of Power, and Yamcha Games, each featuring different rules.
- Mission 100: A mode featuring one hundred battles, each of them with a curated theme. "Namekian Warriors", for example, pits the player against a team consisting of Piccolo, Nail, and Slug. Many of these battles closely match the ones found in Sparking! METEOR's Mission 100 mode. This mode was added to the Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) versions of Sparking! ZERO in a free update 26 January 2026, while updates for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions were released on a delayed schedule.[1]
- Survival Mode: An endurance challenge in which the player attempts to survive against all of the game's playable characters in succession. This mode was added to the Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) versions of Sparking! ZERO in a free update 21 April 2026, while updates for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions were released on a delayed schedule.[2]
- Limit Breaker Journey: A mode in which a character's stats can be increased through branching scenarios, battles, and events. This enhanced character can then be used in other game modes. This mode was added to the Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) versions of Sparking! ZERO as downloadable content 30 July 2026, while updates for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions were released on a delayed schedule.[3]
Story
TBD
Playable Characters
A signature characteristic of the Sparking! series of games is its exceptionally large amount of available playable characters. Sparking! ZERO starts out with 181 characters including transformations, with additional characters becoming available via downloadable updates.
Immediately Available
| Name | Additional Forms | Alternate Costumes | Notes |
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| Son Goku (Z・Early) | - |
"NEO" update:
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Saiyan arc version of the character. Dragon Ball Z Movie 4 themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast, featuring that movie's version of Super Saiyan. |
| Son Goku (Z・Mid) |
"NEO" update:
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Freeza arc / early Cell arc version of the character. Dragon Ball Z Movie 5 themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast. | |
| Son Goku (Z・Late) |
"NEO" update:
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Late Cell arc / Majin Boo arc version of the character. Dragon Ball Z Movie 8 themed costume and 28th Tenka'ichi Budōkai outfit each have a different Ultimate Blast. | |
| Son Goku (Super) |
"NEO" update:
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Dragon Ball Super version of the character. Nyoi-Bō-equipped costume acquired by purchasing the Ultimate Edition version of the game. Tournament of Power themed costume and Dragon Ball Super: Broly themed costume each have a different Ultimate Blast. | |
| Vegeta (Z・Scouter) |
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Saiyan / Freeza arc version of the character. | |
| Vegeta (Z・Early) |
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Cell arc version of the character. | |
| Vegeta (Z・Late) |
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Majin Boo arc version of the character. | |
| Vegeta (Super) |
"NEO" update:
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Dragon Ball Super version of the character. Dragon Ball Super: Broly themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast. | |
| Son Gohan (Childhood) | - |
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Saiyan / Freeza arc version of the character. |
| Son Gohan (Boyhood) |
"NEO" update:
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Late Cell arc version of the character. | |
| Son Gohan (Adolescence) |
"NEO" update:
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Majin Boo arc version of the character before Elder Kaiōshin's ritual. Orange Star High School outfit and Kaiōshin-style outfit each have a different Ultimate Blast. | |
| Ultimate Son Gohan | - |
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Majin Boo arc version of the character after Elder Kaiōshin's ritual. |
| Piccolo | - |
"NEO" update:
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Dragon Ball Z version of the character before assimilating with God. Dragon Ball Z Movie 5 themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast. |
| Piccolo (Assimilated with God) | - |
"NEO" update:
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Dragon Ball Z version of the character after assimilating with God. Tournament of Power themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast. |
| Kuririn | - |
"NEO" update:
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Tournament of Power themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast. |
| Yamcha | - |
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| Tenshinhan | - |
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| Future Trunks (Sword) |
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Cell arc version of the character before training in the Room of Spirit and Time. | |
| Future Trunks (Melee) |
"NEO" update:
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Cell arc version of the character after training in the Room of Spirit and Time. Tanktop costume not available for Super Saiyan Grade III form. | |
| Future Trunks (Super) |
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Dragon Ball Super version of the character. | |
| Trunks (Childhood) |
"NEO" update:
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Majin Boo arc version of the character. | |
| Son Goten | - | Majin Boo arc version of the character. | |
| Vegetto | - | - | |
| Gotenks | - | - | |
| Turtle Hermit |
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| Freeza (Z) |
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Dragon Ball Z version of the character before Planet Namek's destruction. |
| Freeza (Super) |
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"NEO" update:
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Dragon Ball Super version of the character. Tournament of Power themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast. |
| Cell |
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- | Dragon Ball Z version of the character before self-destructing and regenerating. |
| Perfect Cell | - | - | Dragon Ball Z version of the character after self-destructing and regenerating. |
| Majin Boo (Good) | - | - | - |
| Majin Boo (Evil) | - | - | |
| Majin Boo (Pure) | - | - | - |
| Mister Satan | - | - | - |
| Chiaotzu | - | - | - |
| Raditz | - |
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| Nappa | - |
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| Zarbon |
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| Dodoria | - |
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| Ginyu | - |
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| Reacoom | - |
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| Butta | - |
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| Jheese | - |
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| Gurd | - | - | - |
| Artificial Human No. 16 | - | - | - |
| Artificial Human No. 17 (Z) | - |
"NEO" update:
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Dragon Ball Z / Dragon Ball GT version of the character. |
| Artificial Human No. 17 (Super) | - |
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Dragon Ball Super version of the character. |
| Artificial Human No. 18 | - |
"NEO" update:
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Majin Boo arc outfit has a different Blast 2 attack. |
| Artificial Human No. 19 | - | - | - |
| Doctor Gero | - | - | - |
| Bobbidi | - | - | - |
| Dabra | - | - | - |
| Broli (Z) | - | Dragon Ball Z Movie 8 version of the character. | |
| Beerus | - | - | - |
| Whis | - | - | - |
| Zamasu | - | - | - |
| Hit | - | - | - |
| Cabba | - | - | |
| Kafla | - | - | |
| Jiren |
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| Toppo |
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| Ribrianne | - | - | - |
Unlockable
| Name | Additional Forms | Alternate Costumes | Notes | Unlock Method |
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| Son Goku (Super) - Ultra Instinct "Omen" |
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Treated as a separate character from Son Goku (Super). | TBD | |
| Son Goku (GT) | - | Dragon Ball GT version of the character. | TBD | |
| Son Goku (Boyhood) | - |
"NEO" update:
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Boyhood version of the character as he appears in the first Dragon Ball television series. | TBD |
| Majin-charmed Vegeta | - |
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Treated as a separate character from Vegeta (Z・Late). | TBD |
| Vegeta (GT) - Super Saiyan 4 | - | - | Dragon Ball GT version of the character. | TBD |
| Son Gohan (Future) | - | Future Trunks's timeline version of the character. | TBD | |
| Nail | - | - | - | TBD |
| Super Gogeta (Z) | - |
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Dragon Ball Z Movie 12 version of the character. | TBD |
| Gogeta (Super) | - | Dragon Ball Super: Broly version of the character. | TBD | |
| Gogeta (GT) - Super Saiyan 4 | - | - | Dragon Ball GT version of the character. | TBD |
| Videl | - |
"NEO" update:
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Great Saiyaman No. 2 costume has a different Ultimate Blast. | TBD |
| Mecha Freeza | - | - | Dragon Ball Z version of the character after Planet Namek's destruction. | TBD |
| Cell Junior | - | - | - | TBD |
| Majin Boo (Pure Evil) | - | - | - | TBD |
| Yajirobe | - | - | - | TBD |
| Pan (GT) | - | - | Dragon Ball GT version of the character. | TBD |
| Oob (GT) |
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- | Dragon Ball GT version of the character. | TBD |
| Bardock | - |
"NEO" update:
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| Saibaiman | - | - | - | TBD |
| Kewi | - |
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| King Cold | - | - | Design based on his appearance in Dragon Ball Super: Broly | TBD |
| Freeza Army Soldier | - |
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Both "costumes" based on soldiers that appear in the Bardock Television Special. | TBD |
| Broli (Super) |
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- | Dragon Ball Super: Broly version of the character. | TBD |
| Super Garlic Jr. | - | - | Transformed version of the character. | TBD |
| Dr. Uiro | - | - | - | TBD |
| Tullece | - |
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| Slug |
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| Coola |
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- | Dragon Ball Z Movie 5 version of the character. | TBD |
| Metal Coola | - | - | Dragon Ball Z Movie 6 version of the character. | TBD |
| Artificial Human No. 13 | - | - | TBD | |
| Bojack |
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| Janenba |
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| Tapion | - | - | - | TBD |
| Hildegarn | - | - | - | TBD |
| Vegeta-Baby |
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| Yi Xing Long One-Star Dragon |
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| Spopovitch | - | - | - | TBD |
| Goku Black | - | - | TBD | |
| Merged Zamasu |
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| Frost | - | - | Final Form version of the character. | TBD |
| Caulifla | - | Regular Super Saiyan form not available. | TBD | |
| Kale |
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| Dispo | - | - | - | TBD |
| Bergamo | - | - | - | TBD |
| Kakunsa | - | - | - | TBD |
| Roasie | - | - | - | TBD |
| Anilaza | - | - | - | TBD |
Downloadable
| Name | Additional Forms | Alternate Costumes | Notes | Download Pack Title |
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| Son Goku (Mini) | - | - | Dragon Ball Daima version of the character in "Mini" form. | Pre-Order Pack |
| Son Gohan (SH) | - | Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero version of the character. | Hero of Justice Pack | |
| Piccolo (SH) |
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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero version of the character. | Hero of Justice Pack |
| Gamma No. 1 | - | - | - | Hero of Justice Pack |
| Gamma No. 2 | - | - | - | Hero of Justice Pack |
| Cell Max | - | - | - | Hero of Justice Pack |
| Son Goku (Mini) | - | Functions as an alternate costume for the pre-order version of Son Goku (Mini), who is not a required purchase.[4] Super Saiyan 4 form separately available in Daima Character Pack 2. |
Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 1 | |
| Vegeta (Mini) | - | Dragon Ball Daima version of the character in "Mini" form. | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 1 | |
| Glorio | - | - | - | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 1 |
| Panzy | - | - | - | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 1 |
| Majin Koo | - | - | - | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 1 |
| Shallot | - | - | From the mobile game Dragon Ball Legends. | Shallot (Dragon Ball Legends) |
| Son Goku (Mini) - Super Saiyan 4 | - | - | Functions as a transformation for Son Goku (Mini). | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 2 |
| Son Goku (Daima) - Super Saiyan 4 | - | - | Dragon Ball Daima version of the character when not in "Mini" form. | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 2 |
| Vegeta (Daima) | - | - | Dragon Ball Daima version of the character when not in "Mini" form. | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 2 |
| Majin Doo | - | - | - | Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 2 |
| Third Eye Gomah |
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| Namu | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Hacchan | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| General Blue | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Tao Pai-Pai | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Akkuman | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Son Gohan (Grandpa) | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Tenshinhan (Tenka'ichi Budōkai) | - | - | Design based on the character's Tenka'ichi Budōkai appearances. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Demon King Piccolo | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Son Goku (Tenka'ichi Budōkai) | - | - | 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai version of the character. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Chi-Chi | - | - | 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai version of the character. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Ma Junior |
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- | 23rd Tenka'ichi Budōkai version of the character. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| King Vegeta | - | - | Design based on his appearance in Dragon Ball Super: Broly. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Toma | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Selypa | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Bardock - Super Saiyan | - | - | Functions as a transformation for Bardock. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Chilled | - | - | From the spin-off Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Thouser | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Zangya | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Paikuhan | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Mighty Mask | - | - | Trunks and Son Goten in disguise. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Kaiōshin | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Jaco | - | - | Character originally from the Jaco the Galactic Patrolman manga series. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Champa | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Cheelye | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Oob (Boyhood) | - | - | Dragon Ball Z version of the character. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Trunks (GT) | - | Dragon Ball GT version of the character. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO | |
| Vegeta (GT) | - | Dragon Ball GT version of the character. | Super Limit-Breaking NEO | |
| Hell Fighter No. 17 | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Super No. 17 | - | - | - | Super Limit-Breaking NEO |
| Si Xing Long Four-Star Dragon |
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Stages
- Planet Namek
- Destroyed Planet Namek
- Open Field (daytime / evening / night)
- Rocky Land (daytime / evening / night)
- City (daytime / cloudy / evening / night)
- City Ruins
- Tenka'ichi Budōkai Arena (with audience / without audience)
- Tournament of Power Arena
- Room of Spirit and Time
- Kaiōshin Realm
- Islands (daytime / evening / night)
- Cell Games Arena (daytime / evening / night)
The following stage became available in a free update alongside Daima Character Pack 2:[5]
The following stages were included in the "Super Limit-Breaking NEO" update:[6]
- God's Temple
- Kame House
- Bitter Tundra
- Stratosphere (Planet Vegeta)
- Stratosphere (Earth)
Music
The 2026 "Super Limit-Breaking NEO" update included the theme song "ZERO" by Hironobu Kageyama, veteran performer for the Dragon Ball franchise.[7]
Two "Anime Music Packs" were made available as downloadable updates, featuring 23 music tracks from animated Dragon Ball material.
Development
TBD
Releases
Sparking! ZERO was initially released for the Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), on 10 October 2024 in Japan and 11 October 2024 internationally. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions were released 14 November 2025.
Deluxe Edition and Ultimate Edition
In addition to the standard edition of Sparking! ZERO, a Deluxe Edition and an Ultimate Edition were made available. The Deluxe Edition came with a Season Pass including the "Hero of Justice", "Shallot", and both "Daima" downloadable content packs, and a Season Pass Bonus that gave the player one free wish from Shenlong in the game. The Ultimate Edition contained everything from the Deluxe Edition plus an Ultimate Upgrade Pack, featuring a few extras such as a costume for the Dragon Ball Super version of Son Goku that equipped him with the Nyoi-Bō, and an Ultimate Edition Bonus that gave the player one free wish from Super Shenlong.[8]
Downloadable Content
Extras such as additional playable characters, stages, music, and gameplay updates were released via downloadable updates.
| Title | Release date (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)[8] | Release date (Nintendo Switch, Switch 2)[9][10] | Contents |
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| Anime Music Pack 1 | 08 October 2024 | 14 November 2025 | Adds 11 music tracks from animated Dragon Ball material. |
| Anime Music Pack 2 | 08 October 2024 | 14 November 2025 | Adds 12 music tracks from animated Dragon Ball material. |
| Martial Arts Pack | 09 October 2024 | 20 February 2026 | Unlocks Future Gohan (plus Super Saiyan form) and Bardock, as well as equippable item "Super Sparking!". |
| Pre-Order Pack | 11 October 2024 | 14 November 2025 | Unlocks all forms of Gogeta and Broli from the movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and adds Goku (Mini) from Dragon Ball Daima as a new playable character. |
| Victory Pack | 17 October 2024 | 20 February 2026 | Adds equippable items "V-Jump Design Aura" and "Victory Power". |
| Hero of Justice Pack | 24 January 2025 | 20 February 2026 | Adds 11 playable characters from the movie Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. |
| Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 1 | 22 April 2025 | 27 May 2026 | Adds 9 playable characters from Dragon Ball Daima. |
| Shallot (Dragon Ball Legends) | 24 June 2025 | 27 May 2026 | Adds 1 playable character from the mobile game Dragon Ball Legends. |
| Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 2 | 22 September 2025 | 27 May 2026 | Adds 6 playable characters from Dragon Ball Daima. |
| Super Limit-Breaking NEO | 30 July 2026 | TBA | Adds various characters, costumes, and stages, as well as a new game mode. |
Commercials & Trailers
Game Credits
TBD
External Links
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO - Official Bandai Namco Entertainment Website
Notes
References
- ↑ "Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO new major DLC, ‘Mission 100’ and ‘Survival Mode’ updates announced" (24 January 2026). Gematsu. Retrieved: 08 May 2026.
- ↑ "DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO - Patch Notes April 21st" (20 April 2026). Bandai Namco Entertainment (EU). Retrieved: 08 May 2026.
- ↑ "DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO - Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC". Bandai Namco Entertainment (EU). Retrieved: 24 July 2026.
- ↑ "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO - Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 1". Steam. Retrieved: 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 2 Adds Six Iconic New Fighters to DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Bandai Namco Entertainment (US). Retrieved: 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "DLC". Bandai Namco Entertainment (JP). Retrieved: 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "“Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO” Receiving “Super Limit-Breaking NEO” DLC Update in Summer 2026". Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 29 April 2026.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Steam. Retrieved: 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Nintendo (US). Retrieved: 25 May 2026.
- ↑ "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Nintendo (UK). Retrieved: 29 April 2026.
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