Summary

12 more characters have just been confirmed forDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, ranging from classic fan favorites like Mr. Satan to newerDragon Ball Supercharacters like Goku Black. Fans had been waiting almost two decades for a new entry in theDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichiseries when Bandai Namco announcedDragon Ball: Sparking Zeroduring The Game Awards 2023 back in December. Since then, more details about the upcoming sequel have slowly been unveiled ahead of its release on October 24.

One of the biggest draws of theBudokai Tenkaichi(orSparking, as it is known in Japan) series is getting to play from a large roster ofDragon Ballcharacters, andDragon Ball: Sparking Zerolooks to continue that tradition by drawing from the originalDragon Ball,Dragon Ball Z, andDragon Ball Superanime. While much of the game’s marketing has naturally been focused around Goku and Vegeta,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas shown gameplayfor a wide variety of heroes and villains already, including fusion characters like Gotenks and Gogeta.

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Thealready packedDragon Ball: Sparking Zerorosterhas just gotten a little bigger, as a new trailer confirms no less than 12 more playable characters. Most of these new additions are from the more recentDragon Ball Superanime, such as Jiren, Future Trunks, Roasie, Ribrianne, Anilaza, Super Ultra Instinct Sign Goku, and Super Sayan Rose Goku Black. There are also a few classic characters confirmed, like Super Vegito, Yajirobe, Spopovich, Dabura, and Mr. Satan.

Every Playable Character in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (So Far)

A jam-packed roster isn’t the only drawing point inDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, as it was recently confirmed that the offline multiplayer that helped make theolderDragon Ball:Budokai Tenkaichigamesso popular will indeed be returning - though it will only be available for the Hyperbolic Time Chamber stage. On a brighter note, players will be able to create their own dream scenarios for battles inDragon Ball: Sparking Zerowith the new Choose Your Own Adventure Mode, in which the story is shaped by narrative choices that could radically deviate from the establishedDragon Balllore.

Thepossibilities withinDragon Ball: Sparking Zeroare growing with each new announcement and roster confirmation, including the 12 newest characters to be revealed. From fearsome villains like Jiren and Super Sayan Rose Goku Black to heroes like Future Trunks and Yajirobe, fans will have plenty of variety whenDragon Ball: Sparking Zerofinally arrives this October.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

WHERE TO PLAY

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of DRAGON BALL battles!Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters from DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL Super, DRAGON BALL GT, and selected DRAGON BALL movies, all in the base game! Each character comes with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.Make the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL yours!Engage in heart-pounding, high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks.Challenge other players online to test your skills, or sit down with friends offline to hone your skills exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber! Fight your way to become a champion across various tournament modes and victory conditions.Conquer the action-packed battles from the beloved original story, or discover and unlock new encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters and more. Relive your favorite moments from the series through cutscenes you can experience from the perspectives of eight characters!Recreate your favorite battles from throughout the DRAGON BALL story, or set up your dream story battle with your favorite characters! Share your creations with other fans and experience the battles brought to life by imaginations around the world.