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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero pre-load times & how to play early

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With the release date of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero on the horizon, fans will want to know when they can preload it, the game’s download size, and how to start playing early.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is the dawn of a new day for the iconic series. Being the revival of the dormant Budokai Tenkaichi series, various gamers new and old are collectively excited to jump into the game when it comes out.

Because Sparking Zero is so close to launch, more information is out about the game. In addition to the preload date, fans will also want to know how much space they’ll have to clear up to download the game, regardless of the platform they’re playing on. Here are all the necessary details.

How to play Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero early

Players who purchase the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition can play the game three days before release.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s release date is Thursday, October 10, 2024, for players who purchase the standard version. However, those who grab the deluxe or ultimate edition can play the game on Monday, October 7, 2024.

For context, pre-ordering the base game costs $69.99, while the deluxe edition will set players back $99.99. The ultimate edition retails for $109.99, making it the most expensive version. As expected, the higher the cost the more in-game goodies and unlocked characters players can expect.

The deluxe version gives players the following:

  • The base game
  • Three-days early access to the game
  • Early access to the season pass, which includes DLC 1, 2, and 3
  • Summon Shenron

On the other hand, the ultimate edition gives players the following:

  • The base game
  • Three-days early access to the game
  • Early access to the season pass, which includes DLC 1, 2, and 3
  • Summon Shenron
  • Summon Super Shenron
  • The ultimate upgrade pack

Finally, pre-ordering any version of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will let players unlock the three Dragon Ball Super versions of Gogeta and Broly. The exclusive Daima version of Goku will also be playable as a pre-order bonus.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero preload time and download size

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will be available to preload two days before the game unlocks.

This means preload will be available on October 5 at 3 PM PDT for players with the deluxe or premium editions, and on October 8 at 3 PM PDT for the standard version. Many players assumed the game would require over 70GB of storage space thanks to details from the Xbox Store. However, that isn’t the case.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will require around 30GB of storage space at launch, depending on the platform. The exact details for all platforms are as follows:

  • PS5: 27.05GB
  • XBOX: 31.19GB
  • Steam: 29GB 

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s required space will likely change with updates and DLC. However, this launch download size is the norm for most Bandai Namco games.

Written by Hannan Mundia X Twitter Logo

Hannan Mundia has been playing video games since he was just three years old. He loves everything about gaming, from RPGs to first-person shooters. He has sunk countless hours into Bethesda's popular RPGs, but his favorite game remains Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. His writing has also been featured on Fandom Spot, and you can follow him on Twitter / X at @zombiezomz.

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