Bandai Namco is set to continue supporting Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero in a big way this year, and as it turns out, the fighter's first update of 2026 is just around the corner.

Launching on the 26th January, the free update will add a new mode called 'Mission 100'. As the name suggests, this is a collection of 100 single player battles, each packing a different challenge.

But this is apparently just the start for Sparking! Zero's 2026. Another free update is scheduled for the spring, and that one's going to introduce a dedicated 'Survival Mode'.

And then there's the headline act. A "major" DLC is releasing in the summer, which will include new characters, new stages, another new single player mode, additional costumes, and more.

You can catch a glimpse of this DLC in the below showcase, which teases characters like Super Saiyan Bardock, King Piccolo, and Super Android 17.

So yeah, if you're a Sparking! Zero fan, there's plenty to look forward to. Do you still dip into this one? Tell us which characters you most want to see in the comments section below.