Some Lucky Dragon Ball Fans Are Getting Sparking Zero Early

Key Takeaways

• Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is already being enjoyed by players who pre-ordered collectible Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of the game, 6 days before the official launch.
• The game marks the return of the Budokai Tenkaichi series after 17 years, leading to high demand and resale of Collector’s Edition at marked-up prices.
• Players wanting early access can still pre-order Deluxe or Ultimate Editions for $99.99 and $109.99 to play on October 7, 3 days ahead of the global release.

Some lucky players have managed to get their hands on Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO six days before its official launch. The game is set to be released worldwide on October 11, with Deluxe and Ultimate Editions providing three days of early access. However, it appears that a select group of gamers who pre-ordered a special edition are already enjoying Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO.

Sparking! ZERO is the first Budokai Tenkaichi title in 17 years, with the previous game, Budokai Tenkaichi 3, launching in 2007 for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. Naturally, it’s one of the highly anticipated games of 2024. And based on pre-release sales, it’s clear the game will have a massive player base right from the start. Sparking! ZERO is already Steam’s top seller and is leading the charts on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. With such high demand, it’s notable that some players are already enjoying the game, while many fans are struggling to get their hands on physical editions in several regions due to sellouts.

Reddit user Velmskeet shared a post showing off their Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Collector’s Edition, which was delivered to them early. According to their post, the included base game is playable, and they’ve already had the chance to explore the gameplay. Several other players have confirmed this, stating that their copies also arrived ahead of schedule. The Sparking! ZERO’s Collector’s Edition included all pre-order bonuses and was priced at $229.99, but it sold out quickly, and those interested can now only join a waitlist, though it offers no guarantee of securing the product.

What’s Included in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’s Collector’s Edition?

• Base game
• Exclusive diorama
• Metallic bookmark (double-sided)
• Early unlocks and extra playable characters
• The Ultimate Upgrade Pack
• Season Pass
• Season Pass Bonus
• Dragon Ball Super Card Game: Fusion World cards

Due to the high demand, eBay is flooded with listings for the Collector’s Edition at significantly marked-up prices. It was previously reported that Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’s Premium Collector’s Edition copies are already being resold for $450 to $650. With Bandai Namco unlikely to produce more of this edition, the resale value is only set to increase.

Players who missed out on the Collector’s Edition still have a chance to play the game early by pre-ordering the Deluxe or Ultimate Editions. These editions grant access to the game on October 7, three days ahead of Sparking! ZERO’s global release. The Deluxe Edition is priced at $99.99, while the Ultimate Edition costs $109.99.