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Are you ready to throw down inDragon Ball: Sparking Zero’sonline matches? There are many ways to play, from casual tournaments to ranked battles. And unlike the notorious “Tournament of Power,” the universe’s fate isnotat stake. Although, you probably weren’t concerned about that in the first place.
Anyway, we know several concerns are on your mind: Is there rollback netcode? Does Sparking Zero support cross-play? And how do you start making lobbies to play with your friends? Allow us to answer these questions and more!
Does Dragonball: Sparking Zero Have Rollback Netcode?
Dragonball: Sparking Zerodoes not have rollback netcode. Leading producer Jun Furutani confirmed this detail before the game’s launch in June 2024.
Since rollback netcode reduces lag by predicting opponent behavior, DB Sparking Zero’s 3D Arena combat is likelytoo open-ended to predict compared totraditional 2D fighting games like Dragon Ball FighterZ.
Does Dragonball: Sparking Zero Support Cross-Play?
Dragonball: Sparking Zerodoes not support cross-play. According to an interview with IGN in September 2024,Jun Furutani explained thatcomplex technical issuesprevented online cross-play.
With this information in mind, theprobability of cross-play becoming available in a future patch is slim. But we will update you if this changes.
What Online Modes Are In Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero?
You can playseveral online modesin Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, which are casual and competitive. You can access them on the"Episode And Custom"and"Battle And Training"pages of the main menu.
Player Match
Player Match is Sparking Zero’scasual matchmaking mode. you may join a room, create a room, or start a quick match.
Ranked Match
Ranked Match is Sparking Zero’scompetitive matchmaking mode. There arefive ranking tiers (D, C, B, A, and S)withfive sub-tiers each (1-5).
Advanced players can graduate toZ-Rank, dedicated to Sparking Zero’s most skilled players.
Rankings
Rankings mode is where you can track yourcompetitive rank,your rivals' ranks, andSparking Zero’s top 100 players. An additional filter lets you view the top 100 Z-Rank players.
Additionally, you may viewCharacter Frequency Rankingsand theCharacter Rankings for each character in Ranked Matches.
World Tournament
World Tournamentis another casual matchmaking mode that lets youhost or join fighting tournamentsusing one of Sparking Zero’s premade rulesets or your own.
World Library
World Library is where you canplay Custom Battles uploaded by players worldwide. You can also submit your Custom Battles for others to play. You can win player titles when online players like your battles.
How To Play Online With Friends
You can play online with friends bycreating a custom room in Player Match or World Tournament mode. After choosing the mode you wish to play, follow the steps below:
