Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s Latest Announcement Subverts DLC Expectations

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Latest Announcement Subverts DLC Expectations

As a dedicated Dragon Ball fan who has been following the franchise since its inception, I must say that I find the upcoming release of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero both exciting and perplexing. The initial reveal of 15 characters from Dragon Ball GT, along with representatives from DBZ, Super, and the original series, has certainly shaken up my expectations for the game’s DLC model.


The upcoming game “Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero” is about to be launched, and one of its last character reveals has taken fans by surprise. Many assumed that content related to “Dragon Ball GT” would be saved for DLC, but it turns out that 15 characters from the series will be included in the main roster instead. Since the niche content from the broader franchise is expected to play a significant role at launch, the post-release model many predicted for “Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero” is now uncertain.

In its quest to cater to a wide range of Dragon Ball fans, who enjoy series like DBZ, Super, GT, and Sparking Zero, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero finds itself in a complex situation, despite boasting a large character roster. Managing representation was simpler back when it was just BT3, but the addition of new anime, manga, and non-canon films has made things more intricate. Initially, it appeared that future season passes would feature characters from the same Dragon Ball media source. However, as the final, unrevealed slots in the game’s roster become increasingly scarce, we might just as well see less popular characters or leave some series characters out for DLC.

Dragon Ball GT’s Key Fighters Being in Sparking Zero’s Base Roster Has Scrambled DLC Predictions

Few Important Characters From GT Remain

In the realm of video games, as a dedicated gamer, I find myself eagerly anticipating the roster for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. To my surprise, some heavyweights like Super 17 and base form Vegeta from the GT series seem to be missing. It’s been a common hope among fans that this new DBZ sequel might receive an entire DLC pack solely dedicated to it. However, considering the impressive number of key characters already included in the main roster, it seems almost unrealistic now to devote an entire DLC pack just for GT characters.

Taking Slots From Super and Original Dragon Ball

As we now have only 10 open slots unveiled so far, according to the latest GT trailer, it seems that various eras of Dragon Ball are competing for these limited spots. If each slot is not dedicated to a single series, many beloved characters may be omitted. Even with 10 representatives, this could happen. With the upcoming release of Dragon Ball Daima in October, it’s evident that there are still numerous possibilities for future content releases, despite the game already having a wide array of characters at launch.

The Implications of Sparking Zero’s Ten Remaining Slots on Its DLC Model

A FighterZ-Like Release Schedule Could Represent All the Dragon Ball Series

In the initial stages of the game “Sparking Zero,” introducing characters popular among niche sections of its database (DB) fanbase has positioned it to emulate the successful business strategy used in “Dragon Ball FighterZ.” This strategy, evident in the DLC seasons for that 2D fighter, combined characters from various series, including non-canonical movie villains and significant forms/transformations. Although this diversity of Dragon Ball characters for each DLC season might have caused disagreements among Sparking Zero players due to personal preferences, it could instead result in a diverse release schedule that caters to fans across the entire franchise, rather than focusing on any specific segment.

Non-Canon Dragon Ball Media Seems Set to Be Well-Represented

Leaks about the potential characters in the upcoming game “Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero” suggest that it might feature some powerful figures from the series’ movie and filler arcs. Characters like Garlic Jr., Bojack, and Dr. Wheelo could possibly make an appearance. If this trend continues, the final roster may include a diverse range of characters spanning the entire “Dragon Ball” universe, encompassing anime, films, and even manga that has yet to be adapted on release. Future updates could expand this lineup further, creating a comprehensive tribute to the entire “Dragon Ball” franchise.

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2024-09-18 22:05