Bandai Namco Entertainment have recently released a new showcase video for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero, of which not only revealed the remaining playable characters in a new trailer, but also went on to explain the Episode Battle and Custom Battle elements of the game.
While only ten characters were expected to be revealed, based on the blank character slots at the end of the last trailer, this new trailer actually introduced more than 25 characters. In this case even more characters from Dragon Ball Super will be added, alongside notable characters from the Dragon Ball Z movies.
DRAGON BALL SUPER: Cabba, Cabba Super Saiyan, Cabba Super Saiyan 2, Frost, Toppo and Frieza Force Soldier
Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan movie: Broly (Z), Broly (Z) Super Saiyan, Broly (Z) Legendary Super Saiyan
Cooler’s Revenge and The Return of Cooler movies: Cooler, Cooler Final Form and Metal Cooler
Super Android 13 movie: Android 13 and Fusion Android 13
Dead Zone movie: Super Garlic Jr.
The World’s Strongest movie: Dr. Wheelo
Lord Slug movie: Lord Slug and Lord Slug Giant Form
Tree of Might movie: Turles
Bojack Unbound movie: Bojack and Full Power Bojack
Wrath of the Dragon movie: Hirudegarn and Tapion
Fusion Reborn movie: Janemba, Super Janemba, Super Gogeta (Z)
DRAGON BALL: Goku (Teen)
That’s not all, as it was also revealed that the secret pre-order bonus character is in fact Goku (Mini) from the upcoming Dragon Ball Daima anime series and that an additional 20 characters (from both Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Daima) will be added over the course of three downloadable content packs.
With the characters revealed we can now explore two of the games key modes, namely Episode Battle and Custom Battle, both of which were shown in the latest showcase:
Episode Battle: This Mode will let you replay iconic fights from a single characters perspective, with Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Gohan, Frieza, Future Trunks, Goku Black and Jiren all having their own stories to tell. These stories will be told from the perspective of the respective character, with key moments and fights inspired by encounters in the anime.
Custom Battle: This mode will allow players to create their own battle scenario and share them with others or challenge themselves to pre-made scenarios by the development team. Custom Battles including creating an intro and outro for each character appearing in the battle, with custom dialogue options (although these will not be voiced) as well as dictating how the battle will unfold.
Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC on 11th October 2024. Those that purchase the Digital Ultimate Edition, of which includes the Season Pass and additional digital perks, will be able to play the game on 7th October 2024.
Full Roster Showcase:
Super & Movies Trailer:
