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

The highly anticipated fighting game Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has unexpectedly been rated for the Nintendo Switch 2, stirring excitement among fans ahead of any official announcement. Despite no formal confirmation that the game, which draws inspiration from Akira Toriyama's beloved anime and manga series, is slated for the new console, a now-deleted tweet from the Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation, as reported by the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, suggests otherwise.

The tweet, which was swiftly taken down, 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," and confirmed that it had received a 12+ rating. This revelation has sparked discussions and heightened anticipation among the gaming community.

Building on the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero elevates the experience to new heights with an impressive roster of playable characters, each boasting 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."

Meanwhile, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 opened on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. The launch was met with overwhelming demand, as highlighted in our coverage and they went about as well as you'd expect. On the same day, Nintendo issued a warning to U.S. customers who had pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store, indicating that release date delivery was not guaranteed due to the high volume of orders.

For those eager to secure their own Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide for more information and tips.