As we get closer to the November 14 release of the Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO along with a Switch 2 upgrade, publisher Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for the title showcasing how the anime arena fighter will look and perform on Nintendo’s consoles. The trailer, which you can check out below, also confirms that the title will feature more than 180 playable characters from throughout Dragon Ball’s history.
The trailer also highlights some of the various game modes available in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, such as Episode Battle, which has players experience pivotal moments from Dragon Ball history in the shoes of eight characters, including main protagonist Goku and his rival Vegeta. Players can also make choices in Episode Battle that lead to new, never-before-seen outcomes. These new scenes deviate wildly from the original Dragon Ball story, like having Goku go Super Saiyan in his first fight against Vegeta on Earth.
Custom Battle, on the other hand, gives players the option to create brand new battles, complete with stage choices, weather effects, and even custom dialogues. These player-made battles can then be shared with other players across the world. One of the examples showcased for the Custom Battle mode is a fight between Perfect Cell and Goku in his Ultra Instinct form.
When it comes to multiplayer, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will feature online as well as local multiplayer. The local multiplayer is quite souped up, allowing for up to six players to partake in the same battle at the same time, assuming you have enough extra controllers or JoyCons lying around. Players with multiple Switch systems can also play local wireless multiplayer together.
As for Switch and Switch 2-exclusive features, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will include motion controls that allow players to do some of the in-game moves in real life. For example, players can do the movements for a kamehameha to have their in-game character pull off the move as well. The feature includes iconic moves from the Dragon Ball universe, including Vegeta’s Final Flash and even Master Roshi’s technique for capturing demons.
The trailer caps things off by revealing pre-order bonuses, which includes Gogeta and Broly, each in three different forms, as early unlocks. Along with this, pre-ordering the title will also get players access to the Dragon Ball Daima version of Goku as a playable character. When it comes to the different versions of the game, along with the Standard Edition, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will also be available in a Deluxe Edition and an Ultimate Edition.
The Deluxe Edition of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO includes the base game along with DLCs and bonuses from the Season Pass. The Ultimate Edition includes all of the same content, as well as the ability to summon Super Shenron, as well as a host of cosmetic items like Goku’s Dragon Ball Super outfit with the Power Pole, and a set of Emote Voices.
Aside from the impending Switch and Switch 2 release, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is also available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
