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Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Becomes Fastest-Selling Game in Series History

The 3D arena fighter has surpassed 5 million units sold globally in under four months since its release.

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Goku in his Super Saiyan Blue form flying toward the camera in Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero.

Overview

  • Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has sold over 5 million copies worldwide since its October 2024 release, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise's history.
  • The game is the first new entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series in over 15 years, developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco.
  • Its success is attributed to a massive roster of nearly 200 characters, destructible arenas, faithful adaptation of the source material, and engaging gameplay modes.
  • The first DLC, Hero of Justice, has been released, adding 11 new characters, a new game mode, and additional cosmetics, with two more DLCs planned to expand the roster further.
  • Approximately 90% of the game's sales have come from Europe and North America, solidifying its popularity in Western markets.