In March 2023, to the surprise of Dragon Ball fans worldwide, it was announced that there would be a brand-new entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi franchise, with the title eventually revealed to be Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. At that point, there hadnt been a proper Budokai Tenkaichi game in almost 20 years, so the news was incredibly exciting, especially for the countless fans who grew up with the franchise.