Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. released a new producer video for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, offering an in-depth look at the upcoming Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC and confirming its launch on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
A free update will also launch alongside the DLC, introducing new battle mechanics that are available to all players.
Limit Breaker Journey
The DLC’s new solo mode, Limit Breaker Journey, lets players take a favorite character and develop them into a fighter suited to their own playstyle. Players will be able to choose destinations across a map, taking on battles and events that strengthen their character with each run. A stamina system adds an element of risk and reward, as movement consumes stamina and lowers a character’s starting health in battle.
Opponent strength is represented by “SP,” with tougher enemies granting more EXP, and special events allowing players to meet specific characters, equip stat-boosting Battle Art, and train for additional EXP. As players increase their SP, they earn points to allocate across six parameters, with characters strengthened in Limit Breaker Journey carrying their enhanced stats into Player Matches and Offline Battles.
New Battle Mechanics
Launching alongside the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC, the free update introduces two new battle mechanics first revealed in the announcement trailer:
- Sparking! Boost consumes a larger amount of Skill Stock to sharply raise attack power while in Sparking! mode for one decisive offensive burst, at the cost of temporarily reduced stats once the effect ends.
- Chain Blast lets players follow up after sending an opponent flying by switching in a reserve ally and continuing the assault with a Blast for massive damage.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is the sequel to the DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI series, delivering lightning-paced combat, large destructible environments, and a massive roster of fan-favorite characters powered by Unreal Engine 5.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is available now on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. For more information, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-sparking-zero.
