Summary
Bandai Namco has announced that the upcoming 3D arena fighting gameDragon Ball: Sparking Zerowill have a playable demo at the fighting game tournament EVO 2024.Dragon Ball: Sparking Zerois one of theDragon Ballfandom’s most anticipated releases, as it marks a return to the classicBudokai Tenkaichiseries after nearly two decades. The roster ofSparking Zeroconsists of both familiar fan favorites like Son Goku and Piccolo to more obscure picks from all corners of theDragon Ballfranchise, like Yajirobe and Anilaza. The game was demoed previously at Summer Game Fest 2024 Play Days, and fans will have another chance to play at the upcoming EVO 2024 event.
The Evolution Championship Series (EVO) is an annual fighting game tournament featuring lauded players of popular games likeStreet Fighter,Tekken, and more.EVO 2024’s fighting game lineupincludesGranblue Fantasy Versus: RisingandStreet Fighter 6, and will mark the competitive debuts ofTekken 8andMortal Kombat 1. WhileDragon Ball: Sparking Zerowon’t be on the main stage of EVO, the game will have a playable demo that visitors can enjoy.
When Can Fans Play Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero At EVO 2024?
It’s not clear if the demo available at EVO 2024 will be the same one from Summer Game Fest or if it will have an expanded roster compared to what was shown prior. The game’s roster is already quite substantial, with the most recent character trailerrevealing 12 more fighters forSparking Zero. These include the likes of Goku Black, Mr. Satan, and Ultra Instinct -Sign- Goku, among many others.
EVO isn’t the only place that the game is set to make an appearance, asBandai Namco confirmed thatSparking Zerowill be featured at Anime Expowith a playable demo, alongside several other games that are a part of its Summer Showcase. Fans who are unable to attend these events are hoping that this demo will become available to play digitally before the game’s release in October.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
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The fourth mainline entry of theBudokai Tenkachiseries,Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zerois an in-development arena fighter developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco.
