Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Hints Saudi Ratings Board

Excitement is brewing around Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, the latest addition to the iconic fighting game series inspired by Akira Toriyama's beloved anime and manga. Although no official announcement has been made about its availability on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, a now-deleted tweet from the Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation has sparked speculation. The tweet, which was highlighted by the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, stated: "Experience the fighting action in the latest game Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Available on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring 3D battles and storylines that change based on your choices," before being removed. This message also confirmed that the game has secured a 12+ rating.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero elevates the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series to new heights. The game boasts an impressive roster of playable characters, each equipped with unique abilities, transformations, and techniques. In our IGN Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero review, we awarded it a 7/10, noting: "Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a final flash from the past, sometimes to a fault, but the feeling of traveling back to a simpler time when games didn’t have to be balanced or competitive to be fun is still a good one."

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The demand was as high as anticipated, leading to a swift sell-out. On the same day, Nintendo issued a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store, stating that release date delivery could not be guaranteed due to overwhelming demand. For those eager to secure their own, check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.