Created by the late Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball‘s impact on popular pop culture is undeniable. Beyond the manga and anime, this $23 billion franchise has also shown its tremendous influence in the gaming industry. The most prominent example of this is the new Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero game, which took the gaming industry by storm even before its official release.
Surprisingly, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has skyrocketed to among the top positions on Steam’s Top Sellers list globally, surpassing some of the most beloved games like Black Myth: Wukong and Warhammer. And the rank is expected to improve even more.
The Rise of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
While the Dragon Ball franchise has seen numerous video game adaptations over the years; from Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden to the more modern Dragon Ball FighterZ, none have had the recent immediate success of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Sparking widespread enthusiasm, Sparking! Zero didn’t just become another Dragon Ball game; it marked a milestone for the franchise, rapidly securing a spot in Steam’s Top 3 sellers globally.
This achievement becomes even more special when considering the fierce competition from recently released games like Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese mythology-inspired action RPG, and the latest in the Warhammer series; Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, both of which were expected to dominate sales charts. However, Sparking! Zero has surpassed both and continues to climb the rankings, just behind heavyweights like Counter-Strike 2 and EA Sports FC 25.
On top of that, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has done it even before its official release. Although the game is set to premiere on 11th October, only the pre-purchase numbers have taken it to the 3rd position among the long-running giants.
The Future of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero — Could It Top Steam’s Global Charts?
As of now, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero sits comfortably at 3rd spot in Steam’s Top Sellers globally, just below Counter-Strike 2 and EA Sports FC 25. There’s a strong possibility that it could climb even higher in the coming weeks, especially after its official release because of the upcoming Dragon Ball-related content that has been teased for the game.
One major factor in Sparking! Zero’s success is the power of nostalgia. Dragon Ball has been around for four decades, and its fanbase is multigenerational. From kids watching Dragon Ball Super today to adults who grew up watching the original series in the 90s, the Dragon Ball franchise has created a universal appeal that spans cultures and age groups.
Moreover, The community engagement for Sparking! Zero is through the roof, with fans’ anticipation for the official release and hosting discussions on forums and social media. The fanbase’s excitement for the game is notable, and this excitement could very well push the game even further up the charts.
It is very remarkable how Dragon Ball has managed to stay prominent and relevant in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. The series has once again shown with Sparking! Zero that it can rival, if not surpass some of the most popular games on the market. And given Dragon Ball’s history of outperforming expectations, Sparking! Zero could be on the verge of reaching the top spot on Steam soon.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is currently available to pre-purchase on Steam. It will officially be released on 11th October.
