Does Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO have local multiplayer?

The upcoming 3D fighter title, Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is set to release later this month on October 11, 2024, and you might wonder if the game has local multiplayer. Many fans want a classic couch co-op experience where they can play offline multiplayer with their buddies, similar to the classic Budokai Tenkaichi series of Dragon Ball games.

Bandai Namco has confirmed that Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will feature a local multiplayer mode, but it comes with a big caveat. Stick with us as we dive more into everything you need to know about the multiplayer mode of the upcoming Dragon Ball video game.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will have local multiplayer, but there is a catch.

You will be restricted to only one map (Image via Bandai Namco)

While many other sources have claimed that the upcoming entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series won't have local multiplayer support, Bandai Namco has confirmed that this will not be the case. Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will allow you to duke it out with your buddies as is stated on the game's official website.

But the catch is you will be restricted to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, and won't be able to fight your friends on any other maps.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO editions and pre-order bonus

Yes the game will have local multiplayer (Image via Bandai Namco)

Below you can find a list of the items you will receive for purchasing each edition of the game, along with how much they cost.

Standard Edition ($69.99)

• Base Game.

Deluxe Edition ($99.99)

• Base game.
• Season Pass - 3 Packs including DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO and DRAGON BALL DAIMA content that contains more than 20 playable characters.
• Season Pass Bonus - Summon Shenron and 3 Days Early Access to the 3 DLC Packs.
• 3 Days Early Access.

Ultimate Edition ($109.99)

• Base game.
• Season Pass - 3 Packs including DRAGON BALL SUPER: SUPER HERO and DRAGON BALL DAIMA content.
• Season Pass Bonus - Summon Shenron and 3 Days Early Access to 3 DLC Packs.
• 3 Days Early Access.
• Ultimate Upgrade Pack.
• Ultimate Edition Bonus - Summon Super Shenron.

Here is the list of bonus rewards for pre-ordering Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO:

• Exclusive new playable character: Goku (Mini)
• Early unlock of the following six characters: Gogeta, Gogeta (Super Saiyan), Gogeta (Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan), Broly, Broly, Super Saiyan, Broly, Super Saiyan (Full Power)

The upcoming entry to the Dragon Ball series of games will be released on October 11, 2024, with 3 days of early access for Deluxe and Ultimate edition owners.