Dragon Ball: Sparking!Zero, the latest fighting game based on Akira Toriyama’s renowned franchise, is preparing for 2026 with a complete roadmap that seeks to keep players’ attention over the coming months.Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft have revealed several notable new features, including the addition of new free modes and important downloadable content that considerably expands the gaming experience.
Today, January 26, will be the premiere of Mission 100, a single-player mode inspired by the classic missions of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi3, a title highly appreciated by fans of the saga.Mission 100 has been described as a simple but diverse mode, aimed at both new players and those who want to relive the intense battles and challenges of previous installments.Through this function, users will be able to choose their favorite characters and face a series of one hundred missions that will test both their combat skills and their knowledge of the main moments in the history of Dragon Ball.
The arrival of this mode not only expands on single-player content, which tends to receive less attention in multiplayer-focused fighting titles, but also aims to attract a nostalgic audience and expand the pool of active players.
Looking ahead to mid-2026, Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft have announced the launch of massive downloadable content.This paid package will bring a notable expansion in the character selection, with the incorporation of Super Android 17, King Piccolo and Bardock in Super Saiyan, characters that the community has requested for a long time.In addition, the update is not limited only to the cast, but includes new settings, unpublished costumes such as Gohan’s in his childhood and, probably the greatest novelty in terms of gameplay, the arrival of advanced combat customization options.
Players will be able to discover and unlock new super attacks for Goku and Vegeta, bringing an additional strategic dimension and variety to combat.By adding these elements, the downloadable content seeks to not only offer new options, but also encourage the exploration of different tactics and play styles.From the industry they point out that these features help maintain the interest of the most committed players and attract those looking for different experiences in established titles.
In addition to Mission 100 and the additional paid content package, the arrival of Survival Mode is confirmed, a free mode that will be added to other existing game alternatives.Survival Mode will allow players to face, with a single life, a continuous series of opponents, testing their resistance, ability to reflect and skill with each battle they win.Although specific details regarding regular rewards have not yet been given, it is expected that this format will become one of the main challenges for those seeking to completely master the game.
The focus on expanding free content responds, in part, to the demand for options accessible to all players, without the need to make additional payments or resort to microtransactions.While the company promises to provide more details soon and the community remains attentive to the evolution of the release plan, it is clear that 2026 will be a year of growth and important changes for Dragon Ball: Sparking!Zero, a reference for anime-inspired fighting games.
