Bandai Namco officially announced that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, following its release on PS5, Xbox, and PC last year. While maintaining core gameplay, the Switch versions will uniquely feature motion controls for specific attacks, like Goku`s Spirit Bomb. Scheduled for release on November 14, the game is available for preorder in various editions, including a $60 physical standard edition and several digital versions packed with bonus content. Preordering any edition for either Nintendo hybrid console grants early access to several characters.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Preorder Bonus Characters
Preordering Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 provides exclusive early access to several characters. This includes Goku`s child form from the latest anime, Dragon Ball Daima. Additionally, players will unlock six variants of Gogeta (Goku and Vegeta`s fusion) and Broly, offering a substantial head start on the game`s massive 182-character roster. The specific bonus characters are:
- Goku (Mini)
- Gogeta (Base form)
- Gogeta (Super Saiyan)
- Gogeta (Super Saiyan Blue)
- Broly (Base form)
- Broly (Super Saiyan)
- Broly (Legendary Super Saiyan)
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Standard Edition (Switch & Switch 2)
$60 | Releases November 14
The standard edition of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero for Switch and Switch 2 includes the base game along with the preorder character bonuses. Priced at $60, physical copies can be preordered from various online retailers, while digital preorders are available on the Nintendo eShop. A key distinction is the Switch 2`s `Game-Key Card` release, where the physical cartridge acts as DRM, requiring a digital download, unlike the original Switch version which contains the full game data on the cart. Bandai Namco has not indicated any upgrade path from the original Switch to the Switch 2 version. While performance on the original Switch remains to be seen, the Switch 2 is confirmed to offer superior graphical capabilities.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Digital Deluxe Edition (Switch & Switch 2)
$90 | Releases November 14
In addition to the physical standard edition, two digital-exclusive versions of Sparking Zero will be available for Switch and Switch 2. The Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Digital Deluxe Edition, priced at $90 on the Nintendo eShop, includes the base game and a Season Pass. The Season Pass grants access to future content such as:
- Four DLC Packs (drawing from Dragon Ball Super Hero, Dragon Ball Daima, and other arcs)
- Over 20 additional playable characters
- The ability to Summon Shenron
Preordering this edition also includes the exclusive Goku (Mini) character and early unlocks for Gogeta and Broly variants. It`s important to note that Season Pass content will be sold separately later.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Ultimate Edition (Switch & Switch 2)
$100 | Releases November 14
The premium digital-only Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Ultimate Edition, available for $100 on the Nintendo eShop, encompasses all content from the Digital Deluxe Edition and adds exclusive Ultimate Edition bonuses. These include:
- Goku (Super) Costume with Power Pole
- Emote Voice Set
- Two player card backgrounds
- One customization item that enhances character combat abilities
- The exclusive Summon Super Shenron ability
About Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero stands as the franchise`s most expansive game to date, offering a comprehensive celebration of the Dragon Ball universe. It boasts an immense roster of 182 characters drawn from various anime series and movies. Beyond its single-player campaign, which covers multiple Dragon Ball sagas, players can explore a unique mode allowing them to alter pivotal moments from the series` history. The game further supports robust online and local multiplayer for up to six players.
Other Dragon Ball Games on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2, via backward compatibility) offers several other excellent Dragon Ball titles. For a different fighting game experience, Dragon Ball FighterZ, developed by Arc System Works, delivers a superb 2.5D tag-team combat system with characters from Dragon Ball Z, GT, and Super, contrasting Sparking Zero`s 3D action. For a deep narrative, Dragon Ball Kakarot provides an action-RPG retelling of Goku`s Dragon Ball Z story, complete with character progression and exploration, further expanded by post-launch DLC covering Dragon Ball Super and Daima. Lastly, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 allows players to create their own custom character and join forces with Z Warriors to safeguard the timeline. Despite being an older title, Xenoverse 2 has received continuous DLC support, keeping its roster current with the latest Dragon Ball content.
- Dragon Ball FighterZ – Typically around $25
- Dragon Ball Kakarot – Typically around $32.45
- Dragon Ball Kakarot: Daima Edition – Typically around $50
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Typically around $25