Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. introduced additions to the character roster from the first two DRAGON BALL Z sagas, the Saiyan Saga and Namek Saga, in the latest DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO trailer. Developed by Spike Chunsoft and harnessing the power of Unreal® Engine 5, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO promises lightning-paced combat, large destructible environments, and stunning visuals powered by new-gen platforms to deliver the sequel to the DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI series fans have been waiting for after a more than a 15-year hiatus. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will be released on October 11, 2024, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam®. For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-sparking-zero.

Watch the DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Saiyan and Namek trailer here

The new trailer introduces characters from the first two DRAGON BALL Z sagas, the Saiyan Saga and Namek Saga. The Saiyan Saga kickstarts the rivalry between Goku and Vegeta, beginning with the fight against Raditz leading into Nappa and Vegeta’s encounter on Earth. Roster additions include the Saibaman and Chiaotzu. 

The Namek Saga follows the journey of Vegeta, Gohan, Krillin and Goku facing the threat of Frieza, the evil emperor looking to claim the Dragon Balls. New roster additions from this Saga include Frieza’s elite troops, Cui, Dodoria, and Zarbon, along with the remainder of the Ginyu Force, Recoome, Guldo, and Captain Ginyu himself. Nail, the fierce Namekian fighter, will also be available.

Additionally, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will include Frieza in the roster, along with all of his Dragon Ball Z forms: First Form, Second Form, Third Form, Fourth Form, and his Full Power form.

Marking the return of the revered BUDOKAI TENKAICHI DRAGON BALL fighting game franchise, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO brings the series forward to a new era by pushing the envelope for gameplay and features in an arena brawler. The game’s gravity-defying fights capture each DRAGON BALL character’s signature destructive powers and Ki abilities, all showcased in stunning detail with damage capable of destroying entire parts of the arena.