Step into the most explosive Dragon Ball fighting experience on Nintendo Switch with Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. This is where the iconic battles you love come to life with a roster and gameplay scale that surpasses anything in the series’ history, all optimized for handheld or docked play on the Switch.
Over 180 fighters — the biggest Dragon Ball roster in history
From Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball GT, and select Dragon Ball movies, Sparking! Zero delivers an expansive cast, each warrior armed with signature abilities, transformations, and techniques that feel faithful to the anime. Build your dream team, unleash the strongest fighters, and master their unique playstyles—whether you favor overwhelming brute force, precise ki management, or dazzling combo chains. This is a fighting game where the lineup itself is a strategic edge, letting you tailor matchups to your strengths.
Breathtaking 3D battles that echo the anime
Experience fast, kinetic clashes in a fully realized 3D arena that stays true to the series’ energy. Expect beam clashes that shake the battlefield, tempo shifts that keep you reacting in real time, and ultimate moves so powerful they feel planet-razing. The visuals and animation are crafted to bring the familiar intensity of your favorite episodes to every fight, making each duel a cinematic moment you’ll want to replay.
Fight the way you want — online, local, and motion-powered
- Online battles let you test your skills against rivals from around the world and climb the ranks in intense, competitive showdowns.
- Local multiplayer for up to six players on a single Nintendo Switch, turning your living room into a tournament arena.
- Wireless cross-console play lets you link multiple Switch systems for bigger, brawler-friendly sessions with friends and teammates.
- Joy-Con motion controls bring a par-for-the-course degree of physicality to your inputs, adding a tactile layer to your combos and special moves.
Story, encounters, and replays — more ways to play
Relive the action-packed arcs from the beloved Dragon Ball saga, or blaze a new path with fresh encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters. The game presents cutscenes that you can experience from eight different character perspectives, offering fresh insights and alternate viewpoints on iconic moments. With new encounters unlocked along the way, your roster’s growing power also opens up new narrative possibilities, making each playthrough a different adventure.
Create, play, and share your epic battles
Beyond battles, Sparking! Zero invites you to script your own showdowns and dream matchups. Recreate memorable moments from across the Dragon Ball universe, then share your battles with a global community of fans. It’s not just a game — it’s a platform for fan-made sagas, where your combinations of fighters, stages, and storybeats become part of the larger Dragon Ball dialogue.
Pre-order bonus: unlock power early
Pre-order Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero to receive six characters unlocked early, giving you a head start on building your ultimate team. This limited-time bonus is the perfect way to jump into the most expansive roster in the series and start testing new team compositions from day one.
Who this is for
Fans who crave deep, character-driven combat and a living Dragon Ball universe will find Sparking! Zero irresistible. It’s ideal for players who want a competitive edge online, a robust couch co-op experience with friends and family, or a handheld-friendly fighter that doesn’t compromise on depth or spectacle. If you’ve ever daydreamed about pairing your favorite Z-Fighters in fresh matchups or reliving favorite moments from across the franchise, this game makes those fantasies playable, repeatable, and shareable.
Why this version stands out
Unlike other Dragon Ball fighters, Sparking! Zero consolidates the Budokai Tenkaichi-inspired control familiarity with a modern Switch experience, a roster that truly covers the breadth of the series, and modes that support solo practice, online competition, and large-party multiplayer. The combination of a massive fighter roster, authentic combat mechanics, dynamic 3D arenas, and creative storytelling perspectives creates a richer, more replayable Dragon Ball fighting title you can return to again and again on the go or at home.