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  • Writer: Sotirios Poutachidis
    Sotirios Poutachidis
  • Mar 4
  • 3 min read

Report on the Latest Update for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero


Patch Notes
Patch Notes

As of March 4, 2025, a new update for *Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero* has been released for the PlayStation 5, with patch version 02.000.007. This update, announced via posts on X by @ps5patches, is available for two title IDs (PPSA15210 and PPSA15211) and requires firmware version 10.60.00.06 to install. While official patch notes from Bandai Namco or Spike Chunsoft have not been detailed in the provided references beyond earlier updates, the timing and platform-specific announcement suggest it is a significant addition to the game’s ongoing support. Below is an overview based on available information and context from prior updates.


Release Details


- **Date:** March 4, 2025

- **Platform:** PlayStation 5

- **Version:** 02.000.007

- **Firmware Requirement:** 10.60.00.06

- **Title IDs:** PPSA15210 and PPSA15211


This update coincides with recent developments in the game’s lifecycle, including the return of the “Legendary Warrior Face-Off” mode, which was reintroduced on March 3, 2025, as noted in an X post by @dragonballgames. The mode’s return was accompanied by server maintenance from 21:50 PST on March 3 to 00:00 PST on March 4 (06:50–09:00 CET on March 4), indicating that the update may include server-side adjustments or enhancements tied to this event.


Potential Features and Changes

While specific patch notes for version 02.000.007 are not fully outlined in the references, we can infer its scope based on the game’s update history and recent announcements:

1. **Legendary Warrior Face-Off Mode Enhancements:**

- The mode, pitting players against exceptionally powerful opponents, returned with an event period running from March 4, 2025, at 00:00 PDT to March 18, 2025, at 01:00 PDT. This update likely includes refinements to ensure stability and improve gameplay during this limited-time event.

- Previous updates, such as the one on January 20, 2025, introduced this mode temporarily, suggesting version 02.000.007 may refine its mechanics or address player feedback.


2. **General Adjustments:**

- Past updates have focused on balancing combat systems (e.g., High-Speed Dragon Dash, Z-Burst Dash energy use) and improving functionality (e.g., stage selection in local multiplayer). This patch may continue such efforts, potentially fixing bugs or optimizing performance reported since the last major update in December 2024.

- The December 12, 2024, update (version 2006.005.003.004.003) added features like full stage availability in local versus mode and team presets, setting a precedent for ongoing quality-of-life improvements.


3. **Server Stability:**

- The maintenance window aligning with the update’s release suggests server-side fixes, possibly addressing connectivity issues or enhancing online matchmaking, which have been focal points in prior patches.


Context from Previous Updates

Since its launch on October 11, 2024, *Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero* has received consistent support to refine its expansive roster of over 180 characters and its fast-paced 3D combat. Notable prior updates include:

- **October 24, 2024:** The first patch adjusted character balancing (e.g., nerfing Yajirobe’s stats) and fixed controller issues in online matches.

- **December 12, 2024:** A major update introduced local multiplayer stage selection, new moves like High-Speed Dragon Dash, and balance changes for characters like Great Ape Vegeta.

- **January 20, 2025:** Alongside the first DLC release, this update added the “Legendary Warrior” mode and further combat tweaks.


The March 4 update appears to build on this foundation, likely focusing on stability and event-specific enhancements rather than introducing entirely new content, given its timing with the Legendary Warrior event.


Community and Developer Response

Posts on X indicate ongoing community engagement, with modders like @Nyoh972 showcasing custom content (e.g., a Scizor mod on February 24, 2025) and players like @UltIMa647 experimenting with mods (e.g., adding Mario-themed elements on February 22, 2025). This suggests that official updates remain critical to maintaining a unified experience across platforms, especially for console players without mod access. Spike Chunsoft’s responsiveness to feedback, as seen in prior balancing efforts, likely continues with this patch.


Conclusion

The version 02.000.007 update for *Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero* on March 4, 2025, reinforces the game’s post-launch support, aligning with the return of the Legendary Warrior Face-Off mode and addressing ongoing player needs. While exact details await official confirmation, its release reflects Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft’s commitment to enhancing this popular arena fighter. Players are encouraged to install the update to participate in online features and experience the latest improvements to this modern revival of the Budokai Tenkaichi legacy.

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