Summary
The news forDragon Ball: Sparking Zerojust keeps on coming. This time, it looks like a 5v5 mode will be playable when the game officially launches.
In the same issue of V-Jump that revealed Goten, Kid Trunks, Kefla and Gotenks as part of the roster, it also showcased what appears to be a 5v5 mode featuring the entire roster. It wouldn’t be the first time a 5v5 mode is included in a Budokai Tenkaichi game, however, it’s an awesome sight to see a popular mode confirmed for launch day.
With these new V-Jump reveals, it seems likely that a new trailer should be coming soon. Beyond showcasing the latest roster members, that trailer could also set a release date.A recent rating in Singapore hinted at a 2024 release date, which means it won’t be long before fans can relive their childhoods.
5v5 Mode Has Multiple Possibilities
Twitter userGamesCageshared the latest V-Jump scans on his account on Thursday. Beyond confirming some new characters, the issue also notes a 5v5 mode in the lower right-hand corner. In that screen, a team comprised of Caulifla, Kale, Kid Trunks and Goten are shown standing together. In the upper left-hand corner, a “+” icon is shown, meaning that one more character can be selected to fill out the team. Check it out:
Now, this wouldn’t be the first time that a 5v5 mode is in a Budokai Tenkaichi game, or that even a focus on tag team gameplay is a focal point. The last Budokai Tenakichi game to release on major consoles, Budokai Tenkaichi 3, also had a 5v5 mode titled “Team Battles.” It worked how you’d expect, with players taking one team against another.
A PSP only title, Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team, placed a heavy focus on tag team gameplay. In that title, players could create 2v2 and 1v2 battles. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of that mode was that the battles were concurrent. In other words, as the main player fought one battle, the tag team character was also simultaneously fighting and losing health points.
What makes a 5v5 mode in Sparking Zero particularly exciting is the presence of online gameplay. Could players create a team with four of their friends to take on another team of five players? If so, would those battles be occurring at the same time across the map, like in the show?
What about solo players? Could the 5v5 mode allow for players to freely switch characters? More so, what happens if players pit, say the Ginyu Force vs. the Z-Fighters? Will there be unique dialogue interactions?Simply put, the possibilities are endless for how Bandai Namco can implement this mode. Only time will tell how exactly things will work. But given how news has come out in the past, it shouldn’t be too long.
