Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO launched with an impressive roster of over 180 characters. However, for fans eager for more content, the upcoming season pass promises additional playable characters from the Dragon Ball Daima and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero franchises. These exciting additions are set to be released within the next six months.
While the specific characters available in the season pass have yet to be announced, the first three DLC pack release windows have been confirmed. For ongoing updates and details, readers are encouraged to frequently check this page for the latest news.
Updated January 19, 2025, by Tom Bowen: Months following the initial release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO, player engagement has notably declined. To rekindle interest, Bandai Namco is set to launch the first DLC pack, titled “Hero of Justice,”on January 23 (available to Season Pass holders on January 20). This pack will introduce 11 new playable characters, including Gohan Beast, Orange Piccolo, and Cell Max, who are favorites from the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film.
Release Schedule for the Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Season Pass
According to details from Bandai Namco’s Steam page, the DLC for Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will be divided into three distinct packs. The initial pack will draw characters from the 2022 film, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, while the subsequent two packs will focus on characters from the recently released Dragon Ball Daima, the last project overseen by series creator Akira Toriyama. All three DLC packs are anticipated to roll out during the first half of 2025, with the first two scheduled for the first quarter and the last pack expected in the second quarter.
| DLC | Release Window | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hero of Justice | January 23, 2025 | Includes playable characters from the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. |
| DLC 2 | Q1 2025 | Features characters from Dragon Ball Daima. |
| DLC 3 | Q2 2025 | Continues with characters from Dragon Ball Daima. |
Character Roster for the Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Season Pass
The “Hero of Justice”pack will introduce 11 playable characters, along with the Red Ribbon Army Disguise costume for Piccolo and additional Custom Battles. Here’s a glimpse at the new roster:
- Gohan (Super Hero)
- Gohan (Super Hero) – Super Saiyan
- Ultimate Gohan (Super Hero)
- Gohan Beast
- Little (Super Hero)
- Piccolo (Super Hero) – Power Awakening
- Orange Small
- Orange Piccolo – Giant Form
- Gamma 1
- Gamma 2
- Cell Max
Regarding the subsequent DLC packs, confirmed characters include Glorio and Vegeta (Mini), both of which will be featured in the first Dragon Ball Daima pack. Given their significant roles in Dragon Ball Daima, fans can expect more mini versions of key protagonists and additional antagonists such as Degesu, Dr. Arinsu, and Gomah.
Pricing for the Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Season Pass
Players have the option to purchase the Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Season Pass separately for $34.99. Alternatively, it comes included with both the Deluxe ($99.99) and Ultimate ($109.99) editions of the game. The Deluxe edition offers potentially higher value, saving players $5 compared to buying the base game and season pass separately. Additionally, customers who opt for the Deluxe edition will gain early access to the DLC, three days before the general public.
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