Bandai Namco Entertainment has officially expanded the roster for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, unveiling a massive character showcase confirming iconic fighters including Master Roshi (Max Power), Nappa, Burter, Jeice, Super Trunks, Super Vegeta, Dyspo, Kakunsa, and Super Saiyan Broly (Full Power) built for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Pre-orders and wishlist tracking are available through the “Our goal with Sparking! ZERO is to deliver the true generational successor to Budokai Tenkaichi 3,” Spike Chunsoft stated during the showcase. “Every character model features authentic cell-shading pipelines, high-velocity dragon dashes, and real-time terrain destruction.”
Check out Bandai Namco’s official Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO announcement trailer.
Newly Confirmed Roster Additions & Gameplay Systems
The latest character reveal trailer confirms a diverse roster spanning classic Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and movie sagas.
- Master Roshi (Max Power): Delivers devastating Turtle School Ki blasts and heavy physical grappling techniques.
- Speed & Power Types (Burter, Jeice, Nappa): Burter and Jeice bring high-velocity Ginyu Force team-up dynamics, while Nappa provides heavy armor physical rushes.
- Super Saiyan Powerhouses (Super Trunks & Super Vegeta): Features bulky Super Saiyan Grade 3 transformations with massive physical damage multipliers.
- Universe 6 & 11 Champions (Hit & Dyspo): Introduces time-skipping counters and light-speed dash pressure.
Technical Realities: Unreal Engine 5 & Arena Destruction Physics
Developing a high-speed 3D arena fighter on Unreal Engine 5 allows Spike Chunsoft to implement dynamic particle effects, beam clash collisions, and persistent environmental scarring.
- Target Framerates & Resolution: Native 4K output at locked 60fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, ensuring instantaneous input response during tight counter-deflections.
- Dynamic Terrain Destruction: Ki blasts and physical knockbacks dynamically shatter mountains, collapse rock pillars, and alter arena topography in real-time.
- Seamless Character Transformations: In-battle transformations occur dynamically with zero load hitches, scaling aura particle density and move sets on the fly.
With over 160 playable fighters, Sparking! ZERO stands as the definitive anime arena fighter.
The Verdict: The Ultimate Revival of Budokai Tenkaichi
Bandai Namco’s commitment to faithful arena combat and 60fps performance makes Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO a dream release for anime fighting game enthusiasts.
Whether you’re executing multi-combo Vanishing Attacks or unleashing Ki clashes with newly revealed roster champions, Sparking! ZERO delivers an unmissable revival of a legendary franchise.
