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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
ドラゴンボール Sparking! ZERO
Doragon Bōru Supākingu! Zero
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
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
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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

  • 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
Son Goku (Z・Early) -
  • Kaiō (界王 Kaiō) symbol dōgi
  • Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi (no weights)
  • Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi (weighted)
  • Shirtless
  • Battle-damaged (no weights)

"NEO" update:

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)
  • "Go" (悟 Go) symbol dōgi
  • Battle-damaged version of above
  • Further battle-damaged version of above
  • Bulma-style Combat Jacket
  • Yardratian clothing

"NEO" update:

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:

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)
  • "Go" (悟 Go) symbol dōgi with belt
  • Battle-damaged with belt
  • Shirtless with belt
  • Whis symbol dōgi
  • "Go" (悟 Go) symbol dōgi with sash
  • Battle-damaged with sash
  • Shirtless with sash
  • Nyoi-Bō equipped (Ultimate Edition)

"NEO" update:

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)
  • Combat Jacket, with tail
  • Battle-damaged
  • Combat Jacket, without tail
  • Old style Combat Jacket
  • Scouter accessory available
Saiyan / Freeza arc version of the character.
Vegeta (Z・Early)
  • Boots with armored tips
  • Battle-damaged version of above
  • Unadorned boots
  • Battle-damaged version of above
Cell arc version of the character.
Vegeta (Z・Late)
  • Armorless
  • Battle-damaged version of above
  • Bulma-style Combat Jacket
  • Halo accessory available
Majin Boo arc version of the character.
Vegeta (Super)

"NEO" update:

Dragon Ball Super version of the character.

Dragon Ball Super: Broly themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast.
Son Gohan (Childhood) - Saiyan / Freeza arc version of the character.
Son Gohan (Boyhood)

"NEO" update:

Late Cell arc version of the character.

Dragon Ball Z Movie 9 themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast.

Son Gohan (Adolescence)
  • Training dōgi
  • Great Saiyaman outfit without cape
  • Battle-damaged version of above
  • Tracksuit
  • Turtle style dōgi
  • Great Saiyaman form: Helmet
  • Great Saiyaman form: Bandana

"NEO" update:

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 -
  • Turtle style dōgi
  • Tracksuit
Majin Boo arc version of the character after Elder Kaiōshin's ritual.
Piccolo -
  • Piccolo-style dōgi
  • Battle-damaged
  • Cape and turban

"NEO" update:

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) -
  • Piccolo-style dōgi
  • Battle-damaged
  • Cape and turban

"NEO" update:

Dragon Ball Z version of the character after assimilating with God.

Tournament of Power themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast.
Kuririn -
  • Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi without undershirt
  • Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi with undershirt
  • Combat Jacket
  • Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi with hair

"NEO" update:

Tournament of Power themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast.
Yamcha -
  • Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi, long hair
  • Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi, short hair
  • Desert Bandit
-
Tenshinhan - -
Future Trunks (Sword)
  • Jacket
  • No jacket
Cell arc version of the character before training in the Room of Spirit and Time.
Future Trunks (Melee)

"NEO" update:

  • Tanktop
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)
  • Jacket
  • No jacket
Dragon Ball Super version of the character.
Trunks (Childhood)
  • Green dōgi

"NEO" update:

Majin Boo arc version of the character.
Son Goten - Majin Boo arc version of the character.
Vegetto - -
Gotenks - -
Turtle Hermit
  • MAX Power
-
Freeza (Z)
  • Second Form
  • Third Form
  • Fourth Form
  • Full Power
Dragon Ball Z version of the character before Planet Namek's destruction.
Freeza (Super)
  • Golden Freeza
  • Halo accessory available

"NEO" update:

Dragon Ball Super version of the character.

Tournament of Power themed costume has a different Ultimate Blast.
Cell
  • Second Form
  • Perfect Form
- 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 - -
Nappa - -
Zarbon
  • Super Zarbon
-
Dodoria - -
Ginyu - -
Reacoom - -
Butta - -
Jheese - -
Gurd - - -
Artificial Human No. 16 - - -
Artificial Human No. 17 (Z) -

"NEO" update:

Dragon Ball Z / Dragon Ball GT version of the character.
Artificial Human No. 17 (Super) -
  • Ranger outfit
  • Battle-damaged
Dragon Ball Super version of the character.
Artificial Human No. 18 -
  • Red Ribbon insignia
  • Battle-damaged version of above
  • Cell arc outfit with gloves
  • Tracksuit
  • Majin Boo arc outfit

"NEO" update:

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
  • Full Power
- -
Toppo
  • Pride Trooper outfit
  • Battle-damaged
-
Ribrianne - - -

Unlockable

Name Additional Forms Alternate Costumes Notes Unlock Method
Son Goku (Super) - Ultra Instinct "Omen"
  • "Go" (悟 Go) symbol dōgi with belt
  • Battle-damaged with belt
  • Shirtless with belt
  • "Go" (悟 Go) symbol dōgi with sash
  • Battle-damaged with sash
  • Shirtless with sash
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:

  • Original red Turtle (亀 Kame) symbol dōgi
Boyhood version of the character as he appears in the first Dragon Ball television series. TBD
Majin-charmed Vegeta -
  • Regular
  • Battle-damaged
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) -
  • Halo accessory available
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 -
  • Short hair
  • Pigtails

"NEO" update:

  • Great Saiyaman No. 2
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)
  • Merged with Boo
- Dragon Ball GT version of the character. TBD
Bardock -

"NEO" update:

  • Battle-damaged version of Television Special outfit
- TBD
Saibaiman - - - TBD
Kewi - - TBD
King Cold - - Design based on his appearance in Dragon Ball Super: Broly TBD
Freeza Army Soldier -
  • Blue with hair
  • Brown and bald
  • Scouter accessory available
Both "costumes" based on soldiers that appear in the Bardock Television Special. TBD
Broli (Super) - Dragon Ball Super: Broly version of the character. TBD
Super Garlic Jr. - - Transformed version of the character. TBD
Dr. Uiro - - - TBD
Tullece - - TBD
Slug
  • Giant Form
- - TBD
Coola
  • Final Form
- 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
  • Full Power
- - TBD
Janenba
  • Super Janenba
- - TBD
Tapion - - - TBD
Hildegarn - - - TBD
Vegeta-Baby - - TBD
Yi Xing Long
One-Star Dragon
  • Super Yi Xing Long
- - TBD
Spopovitch - - - TBD
Goku Black - - TBD
Merged Zamasu
  • Half-Collapsing Body
- - TBD
Frost - - Final Form version of the character. TBD
Caulifla - Regular Super Saiyan form not available. TBD
Kale - - TBD
Dispo - - - TBD
Bergamo - - - TBD
Kakunsa - - - TBD
Roasie - - - TBD
Anilaza - - - TBD

Downloadable

Name Additional Forms Alternate Costumes Notes Download Pack Title
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) 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
  • Giant Form
- - Dragon Ball Daima: Character Pack 2
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
  • Giant Form
- 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
- - - Super Limit-Breaking NEO

Stages

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]

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
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

YouTube playlist of Sparking! ZERO announcement trailers by Bandai Namco Entertainment (in reverse chronological order)

Game Credits

TBD

External Links

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO - Official Bandai Namco Entertainment Website

Notes

References

  1. "Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO new major DLC, ‘Mission 100’ and ‘Survival Mode’ updates announced" (24 January 2026). Gematsu. Retrieved: 08 May 2026.
  2. "DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO - Patch Notes April 21st" (20 April 2026). Bandai Namco Entertainment (EU). Retrieved: 08 May 2026.
  3. "DRAGON BALL Sparking! ZERO - Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC". Bandai Namco Entertainment (EU). Retrieved: 24 July 2026.
  4. "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO - Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 1". Steam. Retrieved: 29 April 2026.
  5. "Dragon Ball DAIMA: Character Pack 2 Adds Six Iconic New Fighters to DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Bandai Namco Entertainment (US). Retrieved: 30 April 2026.
  6. "DLC". Bandai Namco Entertainment (JP). Retrieved: 30 April 2026.
  7. "“Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO” Receiving “Super Limit-Breaking NEO” DLC Update in Summer 2026". Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 29 April 2026.
  8. 8.0 8.1 "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Steam. Retrieved: 29 April 2026.
  9. "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Nintendo (US). Retrieved: 25 May 2026.
  10. "DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO". Nintendo (UK). Retrieved: 29 April 2026.