Bandai Namco officially introduces the latest addition to the renowned Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi series, titled Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.
A fresh trailer for the upcoming installment in the classic Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi series, officially named Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO has been unveiled by Bandai Namco. This revelation took place at The Game Awards 2023, where it shared the stage with other surprising announcements such as God of War Ragnarok’s new rogue-like mode, Hideo Kojima’s exclusive Xbox game, and more. Fans, eager for updates on the latest Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi game, were treated to this unveiling at The Game Awards.
Enthusiasts received an initial glimpse of this new Dragon Ball game through a teaser trailer at the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in March, featuring Goku’s transformation into Super Saiyan Blue. Speculation and leaks circulated throughout 2023, fueled by hints from the English dub cast of Dragon Ball and anticipated release timeframes. In October, fans got wind of the new subtitle for Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi, revealing it as Sparking! Zero, a detail that was ultimately proven accurate.
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO Trailer
The unveiling trailer for Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero indicates that it will continue the tradition of being a 3D arena fighting game, reminiscent of its predecessors. The graphics showcase a blend of semi-realistic environments and cel shading, resulting in a polished anime-inspired appearance for the characters. This design approach brings the game’s visuals more in line with titles such as Dragon Ball FighterZ. The trailer kicks off with iconic anime adversaries Goku and Vegeta engaging in a confrontation amidst canyons, employing a combination of physical and ki attacks, including the well-known Kamehameha and Galick Gun.
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Confirmed Characters
- Goku (Base, Super Saiyan Blue)
- Vegeta (Base, Super Saiyan Blue)
- Frieza (Final Form)
- Broly [Dragon Ball Super] (Base, Super Saiyan)
- Piccolo
- Krillin
- Tien
- Yamcha
- Future Trunks [Dragon Ball Z] (Super Saiyan)
- Android 18 [Dragon Ball Z]
- Cell (Perfect)
- Mr. Satan
- Majin Buu
- Future Trunks [Dragon Ball Super] (Super Saiyan)
- Bergamo
- Android 17 [Dragon Ball Super]
- Jiren
Following that, the trailer portrays Goku and Vegeta undergoing transformations into their Super Saiyan Blue forms in the midst of battle, concurrently charging up their ultimate attacks. Upon the discharge of both energy beams, the preview showcases additional playable characters, featuring the galactic despot Frieza and the rendition of Broly from Dragon Ball Super. Brief glimpses of Planet Namek, presented both intact and in a devastated state, serve as stages. The trailer highlights some of Broly and Frieza’s maneuvers, including Broly effortlessly tossing Goku like a ragdoll and showcasing his ability to transform into a Super Saiyan.
The conclusion of the Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero trailer unveils several other characters set to appear in the game, such as Krillin, Piccolo, Tien, Android 18, Mr. Satan, and figures from Dragon Ball Super, including Jiren and Bergamo. Sparking! Zero also confirms that it will be developed exclusively for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. While no specific release timeframe has been disclosed, the showcased content so far has generated considerable excitement among fans.
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