Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Update Out Now, Adds All Stages to Versus Mode, Overhauls Combat

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the upcoming update for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has me truly excited. Being a long-time fan of the series, I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to play local versus mode on more stages than just the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. The technical limitations were always a bit of a buzzkill, but it seems like the developers have finally found a way around it.

Today at 2:30pm on the 12th of December, 2024: As previously announced, the major update for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has been released and can be downloaded on your PlayStation 5 now.

To summarize, the update enables playing all levels in a local multiplayer setting known as “versus mode”, and also introduces new elements and tweaks existing ones within the game’s fundamental battle system. For more information, check out the original piece linked below.

As a long-time fan of Dragon Ball, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming update of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. This latest version promises some much-anticipated enhancements that will undoubtedly elevate my gaming experience to new heights. Mark your calendars for December 12th, because this is one release you won’t want to miss!

Starting things off on an optimistic tone, we’re excited to announce that the local multiplayer mode is getting an enhancement: when playing offline with a friend, you’ll now have access to all stages instead of just the Hyperbolic Time Chamber stage, which was previously limited due to technical issues. It seems the developer has found a solution!

As a gamer, I’ve got some exciting news! The developers are tweaking the combat system significantly, focusing on refining its balance. To put it simply, Sparking! Zero is showing signs of needing a boost when it comes to advanced gameplay. It wasn’t initially designed for competitive play, but there are still certain aspects that can be exploited. They’re working hard to address these issues and make the game more balanced and fair for everyone.

Keeping this thought in perspective, this revision aims to significantly alter the sequence of combat, simultaneously tweaking certain challenging character aspects within the game.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero December Update Patch Notes

Game Mode Adjustments

All stages are now available in offline P1 vs. P2 battles.

Functionality Adjustments

Battle Setup
• A function allowing you to change a character’s display method has been added.
• The “My Sets” function has been added for Team Members.

Ranked Match / Player Match
• You can now skip the intro battle animations (requires both players to input the skip command).

Player Match
• You can now set your team to hidden or revealed to your opponent when editing your team.

Custom Battle Mode
• Text can now be sorted alphabetically.

Options
• You can now set the battle camera distance to be closer.

Battle System Adjustments

New Action: High-Speed Dragon Dash (Added): Perform a swift move towards your opponent using R2 and holding X on PS5 or RT and holding A for XSX/S.

Skill Adjustments

Abilities that trigger immediately:

Blast Adjustments

Long-Range Blasts and Ultimate Blasts: The speed has been slowed down.

Character Adjustments

Android 19 (Dr. Gero) Update:

What’s your take on this update? Are you looking forward to revisiting Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero? Let your energy levels skyrocket in the comment section beneath.

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2024-12-12 17:36