Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Confirmed for โNintendo โswitch 2 โฃand Switch
Tokyo, Japan – August 17, 2025 – Bandai Namco has โขofficially โขannounced that Dragon Ball:โข Sparking! Zero will launch on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and theโค original Nintendo Switchโข on November 14, โข2025. Theโ confirmationโ followed a preview during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, generating significant excitement among fans of the long-running franchise.
Technical Specifications: A Platform Breakdown
Bandai Namco released detailedโข technical specifications for Sparking!โ Zero across multiple platforms, offering a comparative look at performance capabilities. The data highlights key differences in resolution, framerate, and online functionality.
Nintendo Switch 2
The โNintendo Switch 2 version of โ Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero โ willโข target a TV resolution of โฃ1920 x 1080โค (with a โคdynamic 1440 x 810 in 3Dโข mode). โ โThe handheld resolution mirrors the TV โขoutput. The game willโ run at 30 โขframes per second and support online play for one to two โฃplayers, with a world โtournament mode accommodating up toโค eight. โฃ Online play requires a Nintendo Switch โฃOnline subscription.
The game will require 18.6GB of storage space, with an initial update of 190MB addingโข to the total. Notably, the Switch 2 version willโฃ be compatibleโ with existing Switch โฃgames via anโค update, potentially enhancing their graphics. Saved data transfer from the original โขSwitch is limited, and cross-play is not supported. โTheโฃ game will feature voice acting in Japanese and English, and support aโ wide range of languages, including Japanese, English, Portuguese (Brazil), French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Arabic, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Korean, and Thai.
Theโ Switch 2 version aims toโ deliver a compelling Dragonโข Ball โexperience, leveraging the new hardware to provide enhanced visuals and performance compared to the original Switch,
statedโข a Bandai Namco representative.
Nintendo Switch / Switch Lite
The original Nintendo switch and switch Lite versions will offer a TVโฃ resolution โขof โ1920 x 1080 (1270 x โ720 fixed in 3D) and โa handheld resolution of 1280 x 720 (856 x 480 fixed in 3D). Like the Switchโ 2 version, it will run at โค30fps (24fps in menus) and require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription โfor online play. The โgame’s file size will be 6.38GBโฃ before the update and 18.6GB after. Compatibility with Switch 2 isโข confirmed, with graphic improvements when โplayed onโ the newer console. Saved dataโค transfer is limited, and cross-play is unavailable.
Did You Know?โข
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero boastsโ the largest roster in the franchise’s history, with over 180 playable characters.
PlayStation 5 & โXbox Series X|S
For PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners, Sparking! Zero โwill offer a significantly more powerful experience. The PlayStation โฃ5 will โrender theโ game at 3840 x 2160, with โHDR support and a โคsmooth โฃ60fps โคframerate. Xbox Series X|S will also support 4K resolution (2560 x 1440 on the Series S) โขand HDR,with a 60fps framerate. Online play will require PlayStation Plus or xbox Gameโ pass โCore (formerly Xbox โฃLive Gold). Both consolesโค lack local multiplayer compatibility โฃbeyond two-player offline versus mode.
PC (Steam)
The โPC version, available on Steam, will support a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2400, 4K output, and HDR.Itโ aims for a 60fps framerate โwith recommended โคhardware. Online play isโข supported for up to eightโค players in world tournaments, and โคdoes โnot require โa subscription. Like the console versions, local multiplayer is limited to two-playerโ offlineโ versus mode.
Comparative Data Table
| Platform | Resolution (TV/Handheld) | 4K Support | HDR | Framerate | Online Players |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 1920×1080 โฃ(3D: 1440×810)โ / 1920×1080 (3D: 1440×810) | No | Yes | 30fps | 1-2 /โ Upโค to 8 |
| Nintendo Switch /โ Lite | 1920×1080 (3D: 1270×720) / 1280×720 (3D: โฃ856×480) | No | No | 30fps (24fps menus) | 1-2 โ/ Up to 8 |
| PlayStation 5 | 3840×2160 | Yes | yes | 60fps | 1-2 / Up to 8 |
| Xbox Seriesโฃ X|S | 3840×2160 (X) / 2560×1440 (S) | Yes | yes | 60fps | 1-2 / Up to 8 |
| PC (Steam) | 3840×2400 | Yes | yes | 60fps | 1-2 /โข Upโฃ to 8 |
Gameplay and Features
dragon Ball:โ Sparking! Zero promises fast-paced,360-degree combat featuring teams of up โคto five characters. Players will be able to recreateโ iconic moments from the series,utilizing punches,kicks,grips,and remote attacks. The Sparking!
mode โallows players to unleash devastating signature attacks. Customizable combat scenarios and a variety of competitive modes are also planned.
Pro โฃtip:
Consider yourโข preferred playstyle and platform capabilities โฃwhen choosing which โคversion of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero to purchase.
Will the Nintendo Switch 2 version be able to capture the fullโข scope of the game’s ambition? And how will the performance differences impactโฃ the competitive scene?
The Evolution of Dragon Ball Games
The Dragon Ball video game franchise has โa rich history, spanning multiple generations of consoles. from early fighting games to expansive RPGs, the series โฃhas consistently adapted to new technologies โand playerโข expectations. Sparking! Zero represents the latest evolution,aiming to deliver a visually stunning and โคengaging experience for fansโค worldwide. The shift towards moreโ dynamic and team-based combat reflects a broader trend in modern fighting games, emphasizing strategic depth and visualโ spectacle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What platforms will Dragon Ball: Sparking! โZero be available on? The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5,โ Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
- What is the release dateโ for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero? The gameโ is scheduled for release on November 14, โ2025.
- Does the Nintendo Switch 2 version supportโฃ 4K resolution? No, the Nintendo Switch 2 version does not โsupport 4K resolution.
- Is โฃcross-play supported in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero? No, cross-play is โnot supported across any of the platforms.
- What languages โคwill be supported in the game? the game will support Japanese, English, Portuguese (Brazil), French,โฃ Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Arabic, chinese (traditional/simplified), Korean, and Thai.