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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Players Discover Game Breaking Bug

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2 months ago

October 15, 2024

Christoph Rediske

Key Takeaways

Some Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero players are randomly losing all of their save data.
The issue only appears to be impacting PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players.
The game’s developers have not yet addressed the issue, which has persisted since the game’s early access period.

Some Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero players are reporting a bug that is deleting their save data. Following its release on October 11, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has proven to be a massive hit with fans and critics alike, marking the first entry to the Budokai Tenkaichi series in nearly 15 years.

The early access period for the new fighting title foretold its massive success, pulling in over 90,000 simultaneous players ahead of the game’s official release. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero sold over three million copies globally on its first day, with fans quick to applaud the game’s packed roster, dynamic cel-shaded graphics, and difficult boss fights. Though the game is proving to be a dream come true for many fans of the Dragon Ball series, it isn’t without its problems, and one bug in particular is causing some players to give up on the title entirely.

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A Reddit post made on the game’s subreddit details a particularly troubling bug that deletes save data, including cloud saves, without warning. Hundreds of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players took to the thread to discuss the random bug, with one particularly unlucky user remarking that they lost 23 hours of progress and tons of unlocked characters in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. The bug also appeared to be present during the game’s early access period, with many players wondering how it wasn’t addressed before the game’s full release. Many have tried to reach out to Bandai Namco on social media, but the company hasn’t yet released a statement regarding the issue.

Console Players Randomly Losing All Save Data in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

While this seems to be the most serious issue with the title at the moment, players have also had complaints about the game’s difficulty. Early access players took to social media to share their frustrations with the Great Ape Vegeta fight in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, prompting Bandai Namco itself to respond by telling fans to simply lower the difficulty. Some players also feel let down by the lack of a split-screen mode on all multiplayer maps, though one helpful gamer has already created a mod to remedy this issue.

Although this serious bug is causing major problems, it seems to only impact console users. PC players are continuing to flock to the game in record numbers, with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero seeing a peak concurrent player count of 122,554 on Steam. While the game’s publisher is seeing major success with the long-awaited title, a recent report revealed that Bandai Namco is cutting staff and canceling some games, including a contract project with Nintendo.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Become a super warrior and experience the earth-shaking, limit-breaking power of DRAGON BALL battles!

Unleash the strength of over 180 fighters from DRAGON BALL Z, DRAGON BALL Super, DRAGON BALL GT, and selected DRAGON BALL movies, all in the base game! Each character comes with their own signature abilities, transformations, and techniques.

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Engage in heart-pounding, high-speed 3D battles that stay true to the anime and video game series, with breathtaking visuals and authentic combat moves like beam clashes, rush attacks, movements too quick for the eyes to see, and planet-razing ultimate attacks.

Challenge other players online to test your skills, or sit down with friends offline to hone your skills exclusively in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber! Fight your way to become a champion across various tournament modes and victory conditions.

Conquer the action-packed battles from the beloved original story, or discover and unlock new encounters for your favorite Z-Fighters and more. Relive your favorite moments from the series through cutscenes you can experience from the perspectives of eight characters!

Recreate your favorite battles from throughout the DRAGON BALL story, or set up your dream story battle with your favorite characters! Share your creations with other fans and experience the battles brought to life by imaginations around the world.

Released: October 11, 2024
Publisher(s): Namco Bandai
Multiplayer: Online Multiplayer
Engine: proprietary engine
ESRB: T For Teen Due To Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
How Long To Beat: 8 Hours
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs): 80 Hours
OpenCritic Rating: Strong