The Dragon Ball video game franchise is set to expand its saga with the highly-anticipated release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and a brand-new downloadable content (DLC) for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, titled 'Goku's Next Journey'. In a recent update, Dragon Ball enthusiasts were treated to an exciting trailer of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, showcasing an intense battle between the series' iconic rivals—Goku and Vegeta. Additionally, Bandai Namco also announced that 'Goku's Next Journey' DLC is scheduled to make its debut in February 2024.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO represents a fresh addition to the Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi series and is expected to be available across various platforms, including the next-gen Xbox Series X|S. The impending trailer, promising a Goku VS Vegeta showdown, premiered during the Dragon Ball Battle Hour 2024 event, sparking considerable buzz among Dragon Ball gamers and fans worldwide. For those eagerly awaiting this moment, the trailer is accessible above.
The origins of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO can be traced back to its initial announcement at the Dragon Ball Battle Hour in the previous year. At the time, it was still in the preliminary phases of development. Given the development time since then, fans are optimistic about significant progress and are eager to learn more about what this new title will offer.
The Dragon Ball Budokai Tenkaichi series has been a long-standing favorite among gamers, with its first title releasing in 2005, followed by subsequent sequels in 2006 and 2007. Although the series has been less prominent on Xbox platforms, with Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi gracing the Xbox 360 in 2011, the excitement for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO suggests a warm reception from the Xbox gaming community.
The announcement of the new Kakarot DLC, 'Goku's Next Journey', further separates the upcoming game release with an addition to a prior entry in the series, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. This action RPG has received praise from both fans and critics for its immersive storytelling and engaging gameplay that faithfully captures the spirit of the anime. With the announcement of yet another expansion to the game's universe, it's clear that Bandai Namco is committed to providing an enriched Dragon Ball experience across its video game adaptations.
Here is a peek at the Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO trailer:
