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Ever since it was announced that the belovedDragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichiwould be making a glorious comeback in the form ofSparking Zero, fans of the original games and the anime have been looking forward to the series being revamped with modern gaming technology. Interestingly enough, it is a relatively unknown fact thatBudokai Tenkaichiwas actually titledSparking!when it was released in Japan, making the upcoming game’s title make a lot more sense.
However, since Bandai Namco has not shared an official release date yet,Dragonballenthusiasts finally have something substantial to be hopeful about.
There May Still Be Some Time Till Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Release
Initially reported in French by LAUN LE MAL on social media site X andtranslatedin English by ShonenGames,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerodoes not have a “precise release date at the moment,” but that is because the development team wants to ensure that it does not rush its release. The developers are currently working tirelessly on the upcomingDragonballtitle and are looking to “avoid rushing to release an incomplete game.”
But although fans might have to wait longer for the nextBudokai Tenkaichiinstallment than originally expected, there is a potential release window thatBandai Namcocould be targeting.
New Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Trailer Proves Goku and Vegeta’s Rivalry Never Ends
According to the French source,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerocould be eyeing a release window of late 2024 or next year in 2025. There should be more than enough time for the developers to perfect the fighting game since theBudokai Tenkaichiseries means a lot to people for multiple reasons, like nostalgia. That is not all that has been teased regarding the upcomingDragonballtitle, as it seems to add and remove some notable features.
Bandai Namco May Be Removing the Local Split Screen Mode in the Upcoming Dragonball Game
Since the team seems to be “open to criticism and consists of enthusiasts,” it should be known that the OG fanbase of theDragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichiseries absolutely loved the local split screen option in the original games. Unfortunately, that feature “will ultimately not be available,” but rest assured that the developers are reportedly not the ones to blame for this.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero May Have the Biggest Roster of Any Fighting Game Ever
This seems to be the final decision by Sony and Microsoft to encourage more people to buy their own consoles, which is “making split-screen adaptation complicated.”
The bad news aside, the upcomingDragonballgame will also feature characters from the controversialDragon Ball GT, but it still has not been decided if they will be “in the base roster or as DLC.”
It also goes without saying, but the numerous fusions like Gogeta and Gotenks will also be playable.SZwill also consist of a proper “story mode,” which fans of theBudokai Tenkaichiseries will probably appreciate.
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Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
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