Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Leak Confirms A Roster Of Over 180 Characters, with A Certain Goku Variant as a Pre-Order Bonus

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO and the chance to experience what could be the franchise’s most massive character roster yet. With the recent leaks, anticipation is at an all-time high for the iconic game’s official release.

Recent leaks have stirred up excitement, as it’s now confirmed that Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will feature over 180 playable characters. Even more thrilling is the news of an exclusive Goku variant for those who pre-order the game.

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Fans have been waiting for a high-caliber “Dragon Ball simulator” for years, and from what the trailers have shown, Sparking! ZERO promises to more than meet that demand.

Past entries in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, such as Budokai Tenkaichi 3, remain beloved primarily due to their vast character rosters. Still, the previous games have yet to reach this game’s rumored scale.

Previously, fans believed the game would feature 164 characters at launch, but thanks to a recently leaked image posted, it’s clear that more surprises are in store.

Thanks to Hype, one of the most reliable sources of Dragon Ball news, we now have confirmation of 180 characters as part of the game’s initial roster. This will most likely break all records held by the franchise’s past games.

Sparking! ZERO Case were on the showcase at EB Games.

• More than 180 Characters
• Immersive Stages
• Iconic & Novel Episodes: feat. Cell vs Beerus pic.twitter.com/v8spfHX3Mq

— Hype (@DbsHype) September 15, 2024

Perhaps this shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering the game also includes characters from Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT alongside Z and the original’s classics.

When you consider that even lesser-known characters like the Pride Troopers and the Shadow Dragons are expected to appear alongside iconic transformations like Ultra Instinct Goku and Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta, the roster’s sheer size starts to make a lot more sense.

Alongside the Roster news, a Goku Daima variant will soon be announced as part of the pre-order bonus. With Dragon Ball Daima set to premiere relatively soon, the exclusive variant will undoubtedly provide a massive incentive for both long-time fans and newer audiences drawn to the upcoming anime.

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The leaked box art for the PlayStation 5 has also provided a glimpse of some technical details that players should be aware of. One interesting tidbit that people found is the storage requirements; the box lists a minimum storage of 100 GB at the top, while the bottom reads 65 GB.

The discrepancy between the sizes most likely suggests post-launch content, such as DLCs or additional features, that may increase the storage requirements over time. So, ensure that your desired platform has that covered.

If you’re on the PC, make sure you get the recommended specs. This game is an unbelievable stunner with its visuals, and anything less than the specified hardware will not give you the best experience.

Multiplayer options also vary, with one section of the packaging listing support for 2-8 network players, while another indicates 2-6. This difference either refers to different possible modes, such as large-scale team battles or just some platform template differences. There’s not much to worry about on this front.

Fans of previous Dragon Ball titles will remember the fun of chaotic online brawls, and these new numbers suggest we may be in for something similar. Whatever the case may be, all these are just more pieces of information that confirm that the Budokai Tenkaichi series has all but returned to form after a long and excruciating slumber.

With that said, what are your thoughts on Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO so far? Are you excited to jump into the game? Let us know in the comments below.