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Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4
With its immersive gameplay and impressive visuals, DRAGON BALL Sparking ZERO promises to be a game that both old and new fans will love. The rich character dynamics and competitive play are set to provide an environment for players to develop their skills.
- USA
- NSP · 7.42 GB
- v2.0.75
- FW 20.5.0, Atmosphere 1.9.5+
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ROM details
- ROM name
- Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO
- Also known as
- Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4
- Genre
- Fighting
- Developer
- BANDAI NAMCO Studios
- Published by
- Nintendo
- Release date
- November 13, 2025
- Version
- 2.0.75
- Title ID
010035F022078000- Size
- 7.42 GB
- File type
- NSP
- Required firmware
- 20.5.0, Atmosphere 1.9.5 or later
- Region
- USA
- Content type
- Base game
- Language (audio)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean
- Features
- 180+ Playable Fighters: Serves as the direct spiritual successor to the Budokai Tenkaichi series, featuring characters spanning Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball GT, and movie canon.
Emulator compatibility
Compatibility for Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO, newest result Oct 19, 2026. Rows marked Tested were run by us; Reported rows link to the community source they came from. See how we test.
| Emulator | Platform | Device tested | FPS | Status | Notes | Result from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryujinx | Windows | Ryzen 7 7800X3D / RTX 4070 / 32 GB DDR5 | 60 | Perfect | The Game was working Good | Reported |
Known issues
- FPS-Bound Game Physics: Because the game's fighting logic is hard-coded to a 60 FPS target, any sudden drop in frame rate during heavy ultimate attacks or dynamic map destruction causes the game speed to drop into slow-motion.
Version history
Every released update for Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO, newest first.
| Version | Released | Size | Patch notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0 | 2.8 GB – 3.2 GB | DLC & Expansion Support: Integrated assets, compatibility data, and balance adjustments for the Super Limit-Breaking NEO content expansion. New Battle Mechanics: Added Linked Blast team combos and Sparking! Boost offensive meters. | |
| 1.0.3 | 1.1 GB – 1.4 GB | Extreme Warrior Time Attack: Introduced a limited-time single-player mode challenging players against significantly buffed AI fighters. Versus Arena Selection: Opened all arena stages for selection in local Versus mode. | |
| 1.0.1 | 450 MB – 600 MB | Stability Adjustments: Optimized memory management and frame pacing during high-destruction ultimate attacks on handheld mode. Controls & UI: Fixed an issue where touch-screen input prompts briefly displayed during docked play. |
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What is this Game?
Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO Switch NSP Free Download seeks to be more than just another entry in the ever-expanding series of anime arena fighting releases. The “Episode Battle” scenario mode is already available for reliving iconic canonical encounters from Dragon Ball Z through Dragon Ball Super, but with its expanded “Custom Battle & Branching Story” mode, it offers a more personal, tailored experience with player-created what-if storylines.
The dual-mode design is an attempt by Bandai Namco to accommodate the needs of both casual fans craving cinematic Dragon Ball power fantasies and competitive purists who appreciate high-speed Vanishing Assaults, precise deflection counters, and deep arena spacing mechanics. The experience should now be better balanced, which is important since some fans felt that earlier handheld anime port titles were overly simplified or restricted in environmental scale compared to their console counterparts.
Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO — frequently asked questions
Is Sparking! ZERO the same as Budokai Tenkaichi 4?
Yes! In Japan, the Budokai Tenkaichi series has always been titled Dragon Ball Z: Sparking!. Bandai Namco globally unified the title to Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO as the official fourth entry in the series.
Does the Switch version support local split-screen multiplayer?
Yes, local 2-player split-screen multiplayer is supported, though it is optimized for the Hyperbolic Time Chamber stage to maintain smooth frame-rate stability.
How do "What-If" branches work in Episode Battle?
During specific story missions (such as Goku's fight against Raditz), making quick tactical choices or defeating enemies before strict time limits triggers divergent story paths—such as teaming up with Krillin instead of Piccolo.
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