Dragon Ball Sparking Zero update 2.000.004 is available to download on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Dragon Ball Sparking Zero 2.000.004 patch notes, the latest update brings new functionality, adjustments, and gameplay mechanics. Apart from this, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero patch 2.000.004 also includes gameplay performance improvements.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero 2.000.004 Patch Notes – December 12, 2024
Game Mode Adjustments
- Offline P1 vs. P2 Battles: All stages are now selectable, offering enhanced customization for offline duels.
Functionality Adjustments
- Battle Setup Enhancements:
- Character Display Method: A new feature allows players to toggle character display options for better visual customization.
- “My Sets” Feature: Available for Team Members, Ranked Matches, and Player Matches, streamlining team configurations.
- Intro Battle Animation Skip: Players can skip battle intros if both participants input the skip command.
- Player Match Tweaks:
- Team visibility can now be toggled between hidden or revealed.
- Custom Battle Mode:
- Alphabetical sorting is now available for custom text entries.
- Options Menu:
- A new setting adjusts the battle camera distance for a closer or more dynamic perspective.
Battle System Adjustments
- High-Speed Dragon Dash (New Action):
- Execute quick movement towards your opponent with R2 + X (PS5) or RT + A (XSX|S).
- Smash Attack:
- Stun resistance introduced during Rush Ki Blast impacts.
- Charge time reduction now scales with hit count.
- Rush Ki Blast:
- Increased time between consecutive volleys.
- Players can now move while deflecting Rush Ki Blasts.
- Steps:
- Certain attacks can no longer hit immediately post-Step.
- Both Rush and Smash Ki Blasts can now be evaded after a Step.
- Z-Burst Dash:
- Increased Ki consumption.
- Ki consumption now scales with distance traveled.
- Z-Search:
- Improved tracking when characters are swapped.
- Z-Counter:
- Shortened input window and increased Ki consumption.
- Revenge Counter:
- Reduced Skill Count consumption when using Perception against this ability.
- Sparking! Mode Adjustments:
- Gradual damage reduction for consecutive hits has been amplified.
- Combos:
- Final hits in Aerial Combos are no longer interrupted by guarding.
- Character Switch:
- Standby character health recovery rates reduced.
- Giant Characters:
- Z-Burst Dash tackles are now guardable.
Skill Adjustments
- Sparking!-Triggered Skills:
- Increased Skill Count consumption for activation.
- Stat-Boosting Skills:
- Decreased Skill Count consumption.
- Afterimage Strike:
- Duration reduced to 10 seconds and nullified by Perception usage.
- False Courage:
- Skill Count increased from 1 to 2.
- All I Need Is Five Seconds!:
- Skill Count decreased from 3 to 2; improved status boost.
- Standard Barrier:
- Activatable during melee attacks from the front.
Blast Adjustments
- Long-Range and Ultimate Blasts:
- Projectile speed reduced for better balance.
- Character-Specific Adjustments:
- Super Vegito (Final Kamehameha): Higher Ki consumption and damage.
- Goku (Mini): Improved trajectory control during Quick Rush.
- Mr. Satan (Present Bomb): Increased ending lag for counter-play opportunities.
Character-Specific Updates
- Android 19 / Dr. Gero:
- Adjusted health/Ki absorption on throws.
- Ki consumption added for specific movements like Quick Ascend and Descend.
- Cell (2nd Form):
- Players can now escape his throw.
- Cooler:
- Increased health restoration upon transformation.
- Great Ape Vegeta / Dr. Wheelo:
- Maximum health reduced for balance.
Performance and Quality of Life
- General improvements to gameplay performance and ease of use across all systems.
Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, since the last Dragon Ball Sparking Zero patch 1.003.003, players have been facing a number of online gameplay issues. Today’s DBSZ update 2.000.004 update is expected to fix these issues. The upcoming Dragon Ball Sparking Zero update 2.000.005 will fix the remaining issues.
Download free Sparking Zero patch 2.000.004 on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox.
