Massive Success
The latest Dragon Ball game, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, has shattered records by selling over 3 million copies within just 24 hours of its release. This marks a significant achievement for the franchise, as it is the first new game in the Budokai Tenkaichi fighting series in over 15 years.
Unprecedented Popularity
Anticipation for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero was high, but the overwhelming response from fans and gamers alike has exceeded all expectations. The game's success was further solidified by becoming the best-selling title on the popular PC gaming platform, Steam.
Impressive Player Engagement
With a peak of 122,554 concurrent players on Steam, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero outperformed other major releases of the week, such as Metaphor: ReFantazio and the Silent Hill 2 remake. Even when compared to player counts of other popular fighting games like Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6, Sparking! Zero's numbers stand out.
Critical Acclaim
Critics and players alike have praised Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, with the game receiving an 83 rating on Metacritic for its Xbox version. Additionally, user reviews on Steam have been overwhelmingly positive, further cementing the game's success.
Expansive Gameplay
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero offers a vast roster of over 180 playable characters from the Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and Dragon Ball GT series. The game's 3D arena fighting style and inclusion of characters from across the Dragon Ball universe have been well-received by fans.
Future of the Franchise
The release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero coincides with a resurgence of interest in the Dragon Ball franchise, as a new anime series, Dragon Ball Daima, is set to premiere on October 18, 2024, with streaming available on Netflix. This marks a significant moment for Dragon Ball fans around the world.
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