Unlocking the Framerate in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: A Step-by-Step Guide

Fans of the Budokai Tenkachi series can finally rejoice as Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has arrived after a 17-year wait. This latest installment boasts the most extensive roster in the franchise’s history and takes full advantage of Unreal Engine 5 to deliver thrilling combat experiences. However, it does face some challenges common to Unreal Engine, such as frequent stuttering and inconsistent performance. Additionally, the game has a standard framerate cap of 60 FPS, but fortunately, players can easily surpass this limit by modifying a configuration file.

How to Unlock the Framerate in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

To enable an unlocked framerate in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, you’ll need to adjust a value in the configuration file to correspond with what your PC can effectively manage, as this is linked to game logic.

Begin by launching Windows Run by pressing the Windows and R keys simultaneously.
Input the path below, then hit OK.

%LOCALAPPDATA%\SparkingZERO\Saved\Config\Windows\

Locate and open the Engine.ini file using a text editor, such as Notepad or Notepad++.
Add the following lines to the end of the Engine.ini file. In this case, we are setting our framerate target to 100 FPS as it is achievable with our setup.

[/script/engine.engine] FixedFrameRate=100 [SystemSettings] bUseFixedFrameRate=True bSmoothFrameRate=False FixedFrameRate=100 FrameRateLimit=100.0

After inserting the changes, save the file (Ctrl + S) and close the editor.
Right-click on the Engine.ini file and select “Read-Only.”

Now, relaunch the game, and it will aim for 100 FPS rather than sticking to the default 60. However, keep these crucial points in mind when implementing this edit:

The game logic will depend on the framerate you set, so ensure it’s a level your system can maintain consistently. Falling below this number can result in significant slowdowns and other issues.
This modification will disable online functionality, making it suitable only for local multiplayer and single-player modes.
To revert back to the original 60 FPS limit, simply delete the lines you added to the Engine.ini file.

That’s all it takes! Players can now experience Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero on their PC with framerates exceeding 60 FPS.

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