Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Surpasses Player Count of Street Fighter, Tekken, and Other Fighting Games

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, despite being in early access, has already surpassed peak player numbers of several prominent fighting game franchises.

Reviving the iconic Budokai Tenkaichi series after a long absence, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has impressed both fans and critics. Our ongoing review highlights the game’s extensive roster of unlockable characters and diverse storylines, which suggest that Bandai Namco’s decision to reboot this franchise is well-founded.

Prior to the game’s early access launch, many anticipated its potential, fueled by a barrage of pre-release information. Now, with confirmed player statistics available, the expectations have been validated.

Tens of thousands are diving into Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, bracing themselves against formidable foes like Great Ape Vegeta. During this early access phase, the game has achieved peak player counts that have quickly surpassed renowned fighting game series such as Tekken, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat.

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Trunks transforming and fusion — Courtesy of Bandai Namco

The journey of Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has only just begun.

Current Player Statistics for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

As of now, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has reached an impressive peak concurrent player count of 91,005 on Steam.

In just the initial three days of early access—available exclusively for players who opted for the Deluxe and Ultimate editions—Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has become the second-most popular fighting game on the platform to date.

Steam player count for Dragon Ball Sparking Zero — Data from Steam

The game has attracted tens of thousands of players on PC within this early phase.

The only fighting game it has yet to surpass is MultiVersus, which features characters from popular franchises like Batman, Game of Thrones, and Adventure Time in an action-packed environment.

For a clearer comparison, here’s a brief overview of the peak player counts for some of the top fighting games on Steam:

Street Fighter 6: 70,573 peak concurrent players
Tekken 8: 49,977 peak concurrent players
Mortal Kombat 1: 38,129 peak concurrent players

With the full launch of Sparking Zero slated for October 11 and growing buzz around the game, it won’t be long before we see if it can achieve record-breaking player numbers, particularly on PC.

It’s important to note that the figures we have so far only account for players on Steam. Traditionally, fighting games enjoy their most robust communities on consoles with dedicated arcade-style controllers.

It’s reasonable to anticipate an even larger player base on Xbox and PlayStation, although precise numbers will remain unknown until Bandai Namco discloses sales data.

Already, Sparking Zero is shaping up to be yet another hit for Bandai Namco. We can expect player counts to rise in the coming days as more gamers get their hands on the full version. Stay tuned for updates on new peak player counts!

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