Summary
An official player survey forDragon Ball: Sparking Zerobeing held by Bandai Namco may provide some inside information on future updates or DLC coming to the anime-themed fighting game.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas seen a lot of players since its October debut, and its publisher seems to be trying to hone in on what will keep its fans' attention.
Developed by Spike Chunsoft, the game carries on the legacy of the popularDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichiseries, which saw its last mainline numbered game released in 2007. ThoughDragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas seen massive drops in player counta month after its release, its initial 24 hours on the market saw 3 million players picking it up, and additional content could be a way to draw those players back in.
The surveyissued by Bandai Namco asks players a series of questions about the game, like which platform they play it on, which version they purchased, how many hours they’ve spent playing it, and which modes they most enjoy. After getting the preliminary demographic questions out of the way, one question in the survey asks respondents what kinds of additional in-game content they would like to see inDragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Options included in the list include moreDragon Ball: Sparking Zerocharactersand skins, cosmetic add-ons like accessories and weapons, new stages and areas, and an auto-play feature.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero DLC Survery Options
One of the options that fans of the game can choose from involves a season pass. This is one piece of content that Bandai Namco has already announced is coming, as it comes automatically packaged with the game’s Deluxe and Ultimate editions and can be purchased separately for $34.99. ADragon Ball: Sparking ZeroDLC release schedulefor 2025 lists two coming content updates in the first quarter of the year and a third in the second quarter. Each of these upcoming DLC packs will include additions to the character roster, with the first one adding more than 20 characters from theDragon Ball Super: Super Heromovie. The following two packs will include an unspecified number of characters from the newDragon Ball Daimaanime series, which debuted on October 11 and features many of the franchise’s popular heroes transformed into children.
Still, the list of options included in the survey question shows thatDragon Ball: Sparking ZeroDLC may not just be new characters. The list runs the gamut from new story content and scenarios to emotes and the addition of a soundtrack, which makes it seem as though Bandai Namco is open to a lot of different opinions about where to take the game next.
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.