Summary

Some lucky players have managed to get their hands onDragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROsix days before its official launch. The game is set to be released worldwide on October 11, with Deluxe and Ultimate Editions providing three days of early access. However, it appears that a select group of gamers who pre-ordered a special edition are already enjoyingDragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO.

Sparking! ZEROis the firstBudokai Tenkaichititle in 17 years, with the previous game,Budokai Tenkaichi 3, launching in 2007 for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. Naturally, it’s one of thehighly anticipated games of 2024. And based on pre-release sales, it’s clear the game will have a massive player base right from the start.Sparking! ZEROis already Steam’s top seller and is leading the charts on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. With such high demand, it’s notable that some players are already enjoying the game, while many fans are struggling to get their hands on physical editions in several regions due to sellouts.

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Reddit user Velmskeet shared a post showing off theirDragon Ball: Sparking! ZEROCollector’s Edition, which was delivered to them early. According to their post, the included base game is playable, and they’ve already had the chance to explore the gameplay. Several other players have confirmed this, stating that their copies also arrived ahead of schedule.TheSparking! ZERO’s Collector’s Edition included all pre-order bonusesand was priced at $229.99, but it sold out quickly, and those interested can now only join a waitlist, though it offers no guarantee of securing the product.

What’s Included in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’s Collector’s Edition?

Due to the high demand, eBay is flooded with listings for the Collector’s Edition at significantly marked-up prices. It was previously reported thatDragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’s Premium Collector’s Edition copies are already being resold for $450 to $650. With Bandai Namco unlikely to produce more of this edition, the resale value is only set to increase.

Players who missed out on the Collector’s Edition still have a chance to play the gameearly by pre-ordering the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions. These editions grant access to the game on October 7, three days ahead ofSparking! ZERO’s global release. The Deluxe Edition is priced at $99.99, while the Ultimate Edition costs $109.99.

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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.