July 23, 2026 – Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today released a new producer video for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, offering an in-depth look at the upcoming Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC and confirming its launch on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. Launching alongside the downloadable content, a free update will introduce new battle mechanics available to all players. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is available now on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch™2, and Nintendo Switch™. For more information, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-sparking-zero.
Watch the DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Super Limit-Breaking NEO producer video here: https://youtu.be/-yVuL6K1oMI
In the video, producer Jun Furutani provides an overview of the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC, highlighting its new solo mode, Limit Breaker Journey, along with 33 new playable characters spanning DRAGON BALL, DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL SUPER, and DRAGON BALL GT. The downloadable content also expands the game with four new Episode Battles, new Extra Battles, and four all-new stages.
The DLC's new solo mode, Limit Breaker Journey, lets players take a favorite character and develop them into a fighter suited to their own playstyle. Players will be able to choose destinations across a map, taking on battles and events that strengthen their character with each run. A stamina system adds an element of risk and reward, as movement consumes stamina and lowers a character's starting health in battle. Opponent strength is represented by "SP," with tougher enemies granting more EXP, and special events allowing players to meet specific characters, equip stat-boosting Battle Art, and train for additional EXP. As players increase their SP, they earn points to allocate across six parameters, with characters strengthened in Limit Breaker Journey carrying their enhanced stats into Player Matches and Offline Battles.
Launching alongside the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC, the free update introduces two new battle mechanics first revealed in the announcement trailer. “Sparking! Boost” consumes a larger amount of Skill Stock to sharply raise attack power while in Sparking! mode for one decisive offensive burst, at the cost of temporarily reduced stats once the effect ends. “Chain Blast” lets players follow up after sending an opponent flying by switching in a reserve ally and continuing the assault with a Blast for massive damage. The free update also adds three new variations of existing stages, in addition to the four all-new stages included in the DLC.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is the sequel to the DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI series, delivering lightning-paced combat, large destructible environments, and a massive roster of fan-favorite characters powered by Unreal® Engine 5.
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About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry’s beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com.
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