Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the highly anticipated successor to Budokai Tenkaichi, is generating a lot of excitement among video game and anime fans alike. This new game promises to keep the essence and intensity of the series’ battles alive, and its release date is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
Although there hasn’t been any official announcement from the developers yet, there’s some news that could make players even more excited. The official page for the game on PlayStation 5 has updated some information, suggesting that the game might support two-player gameplay.
Local Multiplayer Might Be Coming to Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
Since the official announcement of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, one detail has been bothering players: according to official information, the only way to have epic battles with your friends was through the game’s online mode. This follows a growing trend in the market to eliminate local functions and focus solely on network modes.
MAJOR SPARKING ZERO NEWS! The PS store has updated to show that LOCAL MULTIPLAYER will be added! This is HUGE cuz it means they are listening to feedback. Splitscreen isn't confirmed, but we will see as more info develops! I'm so happy! pic.twitter.com/gd1MkfTHLw
— SLO (@SLOplays) June 5, 2024
But now, this story seems to have taken a little twist. Previously, the official game page on the PlayStation Store stated that Dragon Ball would have local functions available for just one player. Now, some fans have noticed that this description has been altered to indicate that the game will be available for 1-2 players. This raises the possibility that Spike Chunsoft, the developer behind the game, is listening to the community and might add this mode.
While this is promising news—after all, is there anything better than gathering friends at home to see who the best at fighting games is? We need to wait for an official announcement from the developers. It could also be a typo by the PlayStation editors, and these functions might not be available, potentially disappointing players.
So, it’s important to stay tuned for the game’s upcoming updates, which should occur during the Summer Game Fest, as Sparking Zero is confirmed to appear at the event on June 7th.
What to Possibly Expect from Dragon Ball at Summer Game Fest
Besides the potential new information about a local multiplayer mode, other news is emerging online, suggesting the game’s release might be near. Expectations for the game are high, especially after the latest trailer, which showcased the game’s fusion mechanics.
One observation made by Enomis is that Bandai Namco has up to six months to commercially use the trademark. If there are no significant development issues—and the game already appears to be in an advanced production stage—we could see it available for consoles by the end of 2024.
❗DRAGON BALL SPARKING! ZERO
— Enomis (@Venixys) June 4, 2024
Notice of Allowance released! Now, Bandai Namco has 6 months to demonstrate the commercial use of the game or to request an extension (which has never happened with the latest DB games). Commercial use generally means going on sale. https://t.co/UnFMTWkBn2 pic.twitter.com/dObU8yUdtV
On the other hand, while we don’t have an official release date for this game yet, leakers have noted that the price of the game’s Ultimate Edition is expected to be $109.99. Additionally, there will also be editions with a physical disc included.
Now, all that’s left is for players to keep their fingers crossed and hope that at the Summer Game Fest, we’ll not only get the release date confirmation but also the official announcement of its local multiplayer mode.
So, when Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero hits the consoles, who will be your favorite character to play as? Let us know in the comments!
