During The Game Awards 2023, Bandai Namco treated fans to an exciting reveal with a brand-new trailer for the latest installment in the beloved Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi series, officially titled Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and fans are excited!
This unveiling occurred alongside other surprising announcements, such as the introduction of a rogue-like mode in God of War Ragnarok and Hideo Kojima’s new Xbox exclusive game.
Anticipation had been building among fans eager for updates on the newest Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi game since its initial unveiling at The Game Awards. The journey began with a teaser trailer during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour event in March, showcasing Goku’s transformation into Super Saiyan Blue. Throughout 2023, rumors and leaks circulated, fueled by teases from the English dub cast of Dragon Ball and speculations about potential release windows. In October, fans received confirmation of a new subtitle for the game, Sparking! Zero.
The announcement trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero reveals that the game will continue the series’ tradition as a 3D arena fighting game. The graphics blend semi-realistic environments with cel shading, offering characters a sleek anime-styled appearance reminiscent of games like Dragon Ball FighterZ. The trailer kicks off with iconic anime rivals Goku and Vegeta engaging in a fierce clash in the canyons, showcasing a mix of physical and ki attacks, including the classic 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
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