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The fans ofDragon Ballare about to be fed well once again.Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zerois the latest video game in the franchise, and the pre-download phase already broke the PlayStation servers. This event is similar to what happened in 2018 whenDragon Ball: Kakarottook fans around the world by storm and also broke servers. It shows the powerDragon Ballholds against the fans and how thrilling Akira Toriyama has made it that even a video game brings the nostalgia to another level.
The most exciting part aboutDragon Ball: Sparking Zerois the new gameplay mechanics, combined with the pure nostalgic experience. It stays true to the events of the manga and anime. It’s great for anyone new to the franchise and those wanting to relive the great battles first-hand through this game. It will be more immersive in theDragon Balluniverse than ever.
Dragon Ball: Sparking ZeroBreaks the Internet Before Release
There’s no doubt that fans were anticipating the release ofDragon Ball: Sparking Zerofor one very glaring reason. It is the latest installment of the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi or the Dragon Ball: Sparking! series. The original game dates all the way back to 2005 for the PlayStation 2, with a subsequent release of the 2nd and 3rd installments, now also on Nintendo Wii. Another spin-off was launched in 2010.
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Now, fans awaitDragon Ball: Sparking Zero, after nearly 14 years. Their impatience is evident by the servers on the PlayStation network breaking upon the start of the pre-download phase.
PlayStation servers were having issues around the time as Sparking Zero’s Pre-Download started. This game is already breaking servers 😭💀pic.twitter.com/irhpkk6AKf
Ain’t even out yet and its breaking stuff!!!
Even with the current gen the sparking franchise is overloading everythingpic.twitter.com/pIwzSMBiIp
Some fans joked that it was Goku himself’s return that overloaded the servers.
Welcome back, ultra instinct goku
We do hope the problem will be fixed if even the pre-download is already breaking the server. This could potentially cause trouble for the game itself when it’s fully released. Still, it’s a testament to the overwhelming popularity ofDragon Balland how brilliant the writing must be ofAkira Toriyamathat fans would like to relive the events again, just on a different medium.
What to Expect inDragon Ball: Sparking Zero
While the craze of the pre-download crashing burns with passion, what is the newSparkinggame about?Sparking! Zerobrings fans back to the intense, large-scale combat that defined theBudokai Tenkaichiseries.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerowill also feature amassive roster of 182 charactersfrom the franchise, already surpassing its predecessors. There will also be a story mode with new plots and interactions never seen before.
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Sparking! Zerowill feature more modern graphics with 3D arena battles indestructible environments. As mentioned earlier, the players will be able to recreate and relive some of the most legendary fights from the anime, unleashing legendary attacks like the Kamehameha, Final Flash, and Spirit Bomb by themselves. The detailed environments will immerse you in the spirit ofDragon Ball.It’s the perfect gateway to its universe that fans waited 14 years for. The game also features a multiplayer mode, both local and online, to enjoy with friends.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerowill be released on August 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft Windows.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
