Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Releases with Exciting Features and Rumored DLC

The much-anticipated release of “Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” has officially hit the digital shelves for those who pre-ordered the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions of the game. Enthusiastic fans of the Dragon Ball series have been quick to explore the newest Budokai Tenkaichi entry, which boasts an extensive roster of 181 playable characters alongside a comprehensive tutorial designed to enhance combat skills.

A primary attraction of the game remains its transformation and fusion capabilities, offering players strategic advantages during gameplay. Transformations and fusions allow characters to morph into powerful versions or merge into new entities, a quintessential feature in Dragon Ball games.

Each character comes with unique transformation prerequisites, as noted in the game interface during character selection. Minor transformations, such as Goten from base form to Super Saiyan 1, require only a single skill point. Conversely, more substantial transformations, like Goku GT‘s base form changing into Super Saiyan 4, necessitate several skill points. The game signals potential transformations with a blue icon featuring a yellow crest, after which players can engage the transformation process through the control menu.

Fusion capabilities follow a similar protocol, demanding that players assemble fusion-compatible characters in their team. The tactic is restricted in single-player mode, where transformations result in pre-set health parameters instead of cumulative health from merged characters. Fusion options include iconic pairings such as Goten and Kid Trunks forming Gotenks, and Goku (Z-End) and Vegeta (Z-End) culminating in Gogeta or Vegito.

In addition to its initial features, developers Bandai Namco Games and Spike Chunsoft are reportedly considering downloadable content (DLC) for “Sparking! Zero.” According to sources, updates in the Steam backend have hinted at an unannounced Martial Arts Pack, which would include early access to characters like Bardock and Future Gohan, as well as a coveted Super Sparking ability item. Although unconfirmed by the developers, the contents were allegedly unveiled through a companion book released in Japan.

“Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero” launched on October 8 for pre-orders, with a general release scheduled for October 11. The game is earning admiration from the fanbase for its fidelity to the beloved series, though some encounters, notably the battle against Great Ape Vegeta, present players with considerable challenge early in the campaign.