Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Hinted for Nintendo Switch 2 by Saudi Ratings Board

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has been unexpectedly rated for the Nintendo Switch 2, sparking excitement among fans even before any official announcement was made. While there's still no confirmation from the developers that the game, inspired by Akira Toriyama's beloved anime and manga series, will be available on the new console, a now-deleted tweet from the Saudi General Authority of Media Regulation, as highlighted by the Gaming Leaks and Rumours subreddit, suggests otherwise.

The tweet, which was taken down shortly after being posted, 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 secured a 12+ rating. This leak has fueled anticipation and speculation about the game's availability on the upcoming console.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero elevates the classic gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series to new heights, promising an impressive array of playable characters, each with their own unique abilities, transformations, and techniques. In our IGN Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero review, we awarded it a 7/10, noting that "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."

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 went live on April 24, with the price set at $449.99. The demand was as high as expected, leading to Nintendo issuing a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery might not be guaranteed due to overwhelming demand. For those interested in securing their own console, check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.