Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Sees Significant Drop in Player Count

It’s no secret that Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has been a phenomenon since its launch, breaking records upon release and receiving a highly positive reception from the gaming community worldwide. Now, however, it seems that things have taken a sharp downturn, as the player base has dropped significantly. Here are the details.

At the time of writing, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero has lost nearly 90% of its all-time peak player count on PC (with other platforms still under review). This sharp decline is surprising given the game’s wildly successful launch, where it sold over three million units worldwide within a day and reached a peak of 122,554 concurrent players on Steam.

According to data from SteamDB, the recent 24-hour player peak hovers around 14,000 players - an 88.57% drop since launch. Such a decline is more typical for single-player games, but for a multiplayer title, it could spell trouble for the game's community, especially if console numbers show a similar downturn.

The reasons for this decline are unclear, though players have suggested several factors. Some cite issues with cheaters affecting the experience, while others point to balancing problems and a lack of content, particularly with cosmetics and immersive features, which have left the gameplay feeling somewhat stale.

Fortunately, new content is on the horizon, including additional characters, cosmetics, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes. Here’s hoping that this dip is only temporary and Sparking Zero can pop a Senzu Bean and rebound stronger than ever.