Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Breaks Records with 3 Million Sales in 24 Hours

The gaming world has recently witnessed an astonishing debut with the release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, marking a significant moment for fans and players alike. This new title has surged to remarkable heights, achieving three million sales in the first 24 hours since its launch.

Launched on October 11, the first sequel in the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise from Dragon Ball Z features become available on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Xbox Series X and S, along with PC through the Steam platform. Its instant popularity propelled it to the top of the list of most-played games on Valve’s platform. However, details about sales on consoles from Sony and Microsoft remain undisclosed.

Sparking! Zero rapidly outpaced the peak player counts of all previous Dragon Ball titles on Steam, a feat achieved almost immediately after its release. SteamDB recorded an impressive peak of 122,554 players, far exceeding the next best, which was Dragon Ball FighterZ at 44,303 players. As of the latest updates, Sparking! Zero continues to maintain a strong player base of 28,064, with a 24-hour peak reaching 83,313.

In comparison, while analyzing player engagement, Capcom's Street Fighter 6 saw a peak of 70,573 players, and NetherRealm's Mortal Kombat 1 reached a peak of 38,129 players on Steam, making Sparking! Zero's performance even more remarkable.

Developed by Spike Chunsoft and released by Bandai Namco, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is characterized as an arena brawler featuring visuals that echo the beloved anime saga. The game has garnered positive feedback, with a review score of 7/10. It reflects on the nostalgic elements of gameplay, suggesting that the experience evokes memories of times when gaming focused more on enjoyment than competitive balance.

For those eager to enhance their gameplay, guides on the procedure for achieving the Super Saiyan transformation or how to fuse in Sparking! Zero are readily available. Additionally, players seeking to refine their skills can find advanced combat tips to master the game’s mechanics.