Summary
The first round of DLC for hit fighterDragon Ball: Sparking Zerowill add nearly a dozen new characters to the game’s already large playable roster. The DLC pack forDragon Ball: Sparking Zerolaunches on July 02, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles, with early access opening on January 20.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerohas turned out to be a certified hit for Bandai Namco and amongDragon Ballfranchise fans. Despite launching relatively late in 2024,Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerobroke sales recordsamongDragon Ballgames and even became one of 2024’s best-selling titles. Bandai Namco plans to keep that momentum up by supporting the game with downloadable content, adding new playable characters, and recalling legendary fights from the franchise’s history. The game is also receiving various improvements via patches and updates to address outstanding fan complaints about the game’s online performance and address the persistent issue of match-quitting in the competitive scene.
Now Bandai Namco has revealed more about the firstDragon Ball: Sparking Zeroadd-on, officially titled the “Hero of Justice” DLC. As previously teased in theDragon Ball: Sparking ZeroDLC schedule, the pack adds characters from theDragon Ball Super: Super Heromovie, including the Androids Gamma 1 and Gamma 2 and Cell Max. Multiple versions of Gohan and Piccolo are also on offer, with Gohan (Super Hero), Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, Ultimate Gohan, Beast Gohan, Piccolo (Super Hero), Orange Piccolo, and Piccolo (Potential Unlocked) all treated as separate characters. The add-on even includes the giant-sized version of Orange Piccolo that fought the super-sized Cell Max in the movie.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Super Hero Pack DLC
The trailer shows off the new playable characters performing many of their famous moves while saying lines and recreating scenes from theDragon Ball Super: Super Herosaga. TheDragon Ball: Sparking ZeroHero of Justice pack DLC also includes three custom battles, which, from the teases, appear to feature a bout between the Android fighters, a Gohan-versus-Goku match, and a giant-size showdown with Cell Max. Players who purchase the pack will also gain access to Piccolo’s Red Ribbon Army disguise, which he uses in the film to infiltrate the villainous organization.
TheDragon Ball: Sparking ZeroDLC pack is included in theSparking ZeroSeason Pass, which will also grant 72 hours early access to the Hero of Justice pack characters. The season pass will also grant access to the 2nd and 3rd DLC packs, which are expected to launch in the first half of 2025. Those two packs will be focused onaddingDragon Ball: Daimacharacters to theSparking Zeroroster, with Glorio and Mini Vegeta confirmed for the 2nd DLC pack. With so many characters set to joinSparking Zero’s playable slate, dedicatedDragon Ballfans will have plenty to engage with throughout the rest of the year.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
WHERE TO PLAY
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of DRAGON BALL battles!Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters from DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL Super, DRAGON BALL GT, and selected DRAGON BALL movies, all in the base game! Each character comes with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.Make the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in DRAGON BALL yours!Engage in heart-pounding, high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks.Challenge other players online to test your skills, or sit down with friends offline to hone your skills exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber! Fight your way to become a champion across various tournament modes and victory conditions.Conquer the action-packed battles from the beloved original story, or discover and unlock new encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters and more. Relive your favorite moments from the series through cutscenes you can experience from the perspectives of eight characters!Recreate your favorite battles from throughout the DRAGON BALL story, or set up your dream story battle with your favorite characters! Share your creations with other fans and experience the battles brought to life by imaginations around the world.
