The next title inDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi’s lineage is approaching, with each announcement inching closer toDragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s release. Its latest character reveals in the Master and Apprentice Trailer include the basic forms of Goku’s closest allies, as well as the Androids, Future Gohan, and Future Trunks from theDBZversion of Trunks’ alternate timeline. Even without knowing the full roster or mechanics yet,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerolooks like a worthy successor to the oldBudokai Tenkaichigames, and should delight players once it’s ready.
When that will be currently isn’t known, but the steady flow of trailers implies the wait shouldn’t be too long.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas plenty more roster slotsto fill out, but always does so in large chunks with at least one surprise mixed in, so fans always have something to look forward to. The current slate ofDragon Ballgames is also healthy, so any frequentDragon Ballgamers should have plenty to do beforeSparking Zero’s launch. It’s a good thing, too, as new consoleDragon Ballgames taking a break afterSparking Zerocomes out looks increasingly likely.
Dragon Ball Has All Of Its Bases Covered
Normally, Bandai Namco tries to publish at least one notableDragon Ballrelease every year, whether that be a fighting game likeDragon Ball FighterZ,an action-RPG likeDragon Ball Z: Kakarot, or something else likeSuper Dragon Ball Heroes: World MissionorDragon Ball: The Breakers. Accounting for mobile and arcade exclusives, there are plenty ofDragon Balltitles launching all the time. However, game development has become more expensive and complex over time, so this rapid pace might not be sustainable for much longer. Fortunately,Dragon Ball’s solutions are already in place.
There’s No Room For Another Dragon Ball Game Right Now
OnceDragon Ball: Sparking Zerois out, all the brand’s main genres will be covered, and it sounds like it intends to double down on what coverage it has. Now thatDragon Ball FighterZhas received its modern ports and rollback netcode updates,Sparking Zeroshould take over as the main recipient of fighting game DLC.Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2is also still getting major content updates, and rumor has it thatDragon Ball Z: Kakarotisn’t done adapting arcsfromDragon Ballcanon. Every expected genre front is covered with a stable flow of content, so a more costly new release shouldn’t be necessary for a while.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Will Dominate The DBZ Game Space
That notion will be reinforced byDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, which intends to satiate fans with one of the most expensiveDragon Ballgaming experiences possible. Boasting 164 characters at launch and aconfirmed return toBudokai Tenkaichi’s celebrated featuresafter a decade without them, it’s clear thatSparking Zerois built to impress, and its parts weren’t cheap. A game this big could represent a franchise for an entire console generation if it sells well, and that may beSparking Zero’s goal. Once it’s in place, it can safely become a DLC platform to keep players occupied while funding the next round ofDragon Ballgames in the background.
Nothing Can Replace A Successful Sparking Zero Until It’s Run Its Course
Besides the logistics ofDragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s release and the continued support of its diverse peers, there’s also the matter of futureDragon Ballgames paling next to this one. Not only is its roster nearly unmatched, butSparking Zero’s unseen mode selection could also bite into the averageDragon Ballgame’s offering unless it occupies aniche likeDragon Ball: The Breakers.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerocould mean reduced scope and frequency for the next few years ofDragon Ballgames, but it should be enough to keep spirits high until something else rises to take its place.
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 may 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.
