Fans of Dragon Ball Z and fighting games got the first look at the newest entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi at The Game Awards with Dragon Ball Z: Sparking Zero.
The trailer features a variety of trademark characters from the series including Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Broly, Krillen, Tien, Piccolo, Yamcha, Trunks, Android 18, Android 17, Cell, and more.
The game’s gravity-defying fights promise to ‘shake the earth, break the heavens’, with each Dragon Ball character’s signature destructive powers and Ki abilities showcased in stunning detail with damage capable of destroying entire parts of the arena.
“This is the Dragon Ball fighting game players have been waiting for, bringing a new sequel for one of the most beloved game series based on the franchise to a new generation of players,” said Mike Chang, VP, Marketing and Digital Business, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.
“It has been more than 15 years since DRAGON BALL Z: BUDKAI TENKAICHI pioneered arena brawlers, and DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO continues the legacy while adding new genre-defining features made possible only with the latest game platforms to deliver one of the most immersive anime game experiences of all time.”
It’s coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It can also be wishlisted now.