In a nutshell

• New DLC for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO arrives Summer 2026 with fresh characters and stages.
• Hironobu Kageyama returns to perform the theme song after 18 years.
• Mission 100 and Survival Mode expand gameplay with free updates.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia has officially revealed that DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO will receive a major DLC update this summer, bringing new characters, costumes, stages, and gameplay modes to fans worldwide.

The announcement was made during the Genkidamatsuri event, accompanied by a brand-new trailer.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO New Characters and Music

The biggest update for this DLC is the arrival of new characters, along with other inclusions:

• Super 17, Bardock (Super Saiyan), and King Piccolo headline the roster of upcoming fighters.
• The DLC will also introduce fresh costumes and battle stages.
• Legendary singer Hironobu Kageyama returns after 18 years to perform the theme song, writing both lyrics and composition for the new track.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO New Modes for Players

Two new modes will expand the gameplay experience:

• Mission 100 Mode – A solo challenge featuring 100 battles with unique conditions, reminiscent of Budokai Tenkaichi 3.
• Survival Mode – Arriving this spring as a free update, testing endurance against waves of opponents.

Release Platforms and Timeline

The DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO DLC will launch this summer for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 players will gain access through the Season Pass starting this winter, with additional content rolling out later.