Rumor: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Might Get Missing Fighters as DLC

Rumor: Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Might Get Missing Fighters as DLC

Key Takeaways

  • Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero boasts a massive 182 character roster, but is missing fighters like Super 17 and Demon King Piccolo.
  • MondoMega discovered unused character data suggesting potential DLC additions, including forms and characters from Dragon Ball Super.
  • The leak suggests a Martial Arts Pack for Sparking Zero, but fans should await official confirmation from Spike Chunsoft and Bandai Namco.

As a long-time fan of Dragon Ball series, I have to say that my excitement for Sparking Zero was through the roof when it was announced. But now, after discovering the potential DLC additions and the missing fighters like Super 17 and Demon King Piccolo, my enthusiasm has been rekindled!


Enthusiasts have uncovered hints within the latest release titled “Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero” that suggest a more expansive cast of characters, sparking speculation about the potential inclusion of missing fighters from Budokai Tenkaichi 3 as downloadable content. After a long build-up and excitement, “Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero” is now available for all gamers, receiving favorable feedback from both fans and critics. The roster of “Sparking Zero” is among the largest in fighting game history, continuing the legacy established by the original Budokai Tenkaichi games, which were also known for their extensive character lists.

In the game titled “Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero”, an impressive 182 characters can be selected, each form of characters like Goku and Vegeta being considered separate entities. Despite boasting a massive roster that surpasses its predecessor, Sparking Zero is still lacking some characters from Budokai Tenkaichi 3. The absence of characters such as Videl’s Great Saiyaman 2 alter ego, Demon King Piccolo, and Super 17, a significant villain from Dragon Ball GT, left many fans in disbelief. It appears that these characters were initially intended for Sparking Zero, but the game’s scope had to be reduced at some point.

In a post on BlueSky by MondoMega, remnants of unused data were discovered that hinted at several characters who were initially planned for the main game, but ultimately excluded. MondoMega mentioned that although traces of upcoming DLCs like Sparking Zero’s Super Hero and Daima had been removed, internal character identifiers linked to a list of names were found, which correspond to characters currently unavailable in the game. Some of these characters appear to have been part of Budokai Tenakichi 3‘s original roster, but were omitted for unknown reasons, with their data still present.

Every Missing Fighter and Form Mentioned in Sparking Zero’s Internal Data

  • Supreme Kai
    • Kibito Kai
  • Pikkon
  • Grandpa Gohan
  • Nam
  • Android 8
  • Chi-Chi
  • King Vegeta
  • Fasha
  • Appule
  • Salza
  • Zangya
  • Mercenary Tao
  • General Blue
  • Spike the Devil Man
  • Pilaf Machine
  • Tambourine
  • Yamu
  • Demon King Piccolo
  • Jaco
  • Zen-Oh
  • Grand Minister
  • Mai
  • Tagoma
  • Zen-Oh’s Assistant
  • Champa
  • Vados
  • Lavender
  • Basil
  • Videl (Great Saiyaman 2)
  • Super 17
  • Other Shadow Dragons from Dragon Ball GT
  • Great Ape Kid Goku
  • Super Saiyan 1 Caulifla
  • Base Form Garlic Jr.
  • Base Form Ribrianne
  • Base Form Kakunsa
  • Base Form Roasie

In the game Budokai Tenkaichi 3, certain characters are absent initially, like Supreme Kai, Pikkon, Demon King Piccolo, and Super 17, among others. It’s thought by MondoMega that some of these alternative characters might be introduced as downloadable content later on. Additionally, she discovered hints suggesting that other transformations, such as Kid Goku in his Great Ape form, were abandoned, along with the base forms of characters like Garlic Jr., Kakunsa, and Ribrianne. Instead, these versions are considered “first form” transformations rather than their basic forms. Moreover, several new characters from Dragon Ball Super have been mentioned, such as Champa, Tagoma, Future Mai, and many more.

It’s possible that this theory holds some truth since a potential Martial Arts pack for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has allegedly been leaked not long ago. However, we don’t yet know what the Martial Arts Pack will contain. Fans should remain cautious and wait for further official updates from Spike Chunsoft and Bandai Namco before getting too excited.

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2024-10-13 22:13