By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 30 September 2026
In brief: Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO runs on modest PCs. The recommended setup calls for a Core i7-9700K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB of RAM and an RTX 2060 (or an RX Vega 64) for 1080p at 60 frames per second in high quality. Most importantly, the game is locked to 60 frames per second on PC: there’s no point aiming for a very high-end card for 1080p. Invest instead in resolution: a RTX 5060 Ti or RX 9060 XT 16 GB for 1440p, a RTX 5070 or better for 4K.
Sparking! ZERO in 2026: where does the game stand?
Released on 11 October 2024 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, Sparking! ZERO is the successor to Budokai Tenkaichi: fast, spectacular 3D arena battles with a huge roster drawn from Dragon Ball, Z, Super and GT. On 30 July 2026, the biggest expansion for the game launched: Super Limit-Breaking NEO adds 33 characters, a single-player mode, Limit Breaker Journey, to progress and customise your fighters, four Episode Battles and four arenas.
On the same day, a free update added two combat mechanics, Sparking! Boost and the Chain Blast, as well as three arena variations. Here’s the official trailer for the expansion:
BANDAI NAMCO Europe, announcement trailer for the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC (2026).
Official PC configuration
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics card | GeForce GTX 980, Radeon RX 590 or Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX Vega 64 |
| Storage | 29 GB | 29 GB |
| Target | 1080p, low quality, 60 fps | 1080p, high quality, 60 fps |
Source: Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Steam page, consulted on 30 September 2026. 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and a DirectX 12 graphics card with 4 GB of video memory are required.
A game locked to 60 frames per second
This is the key point to know before buying a PC for Sparking! ZERO: on PC, the game is capped at 60 frames per second. Its producer, Jun Furutani, explained that the team wanted to deliver the same experience across all platforms. So a 144 or 240 Hz monitor won’t give you anything extra here.
Our builder’s take: for this game, any extra power goes into resolution and settings. Given the recommended setup (an RTX 2060 for 1080p in high quality), a mid-range card you can buy today like the RTX 5060 Ti is more than enough to handle 60 frames per second at 1440p. The processor matters less: a recent Core i5 or Ryzen 5 is more than sufficient. To choose the graphics card properly, see how to choose a graphics card in 2026.
For Sparking! ZERO, a mid-range PC is enough: prioritise resolution rather than frame rate.
Which PC should you choose for Sparking! ZERO?
| Target (60 fps) | Recommended graphics card | Recommended processor |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p in high quality | RTX 5060 or RX 9060 XT | Recent Core i5 or Ryzen 5 |
| 1440p in high quality | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB or RX 9060 XT 16 GB | Recent Core i5 or Ryzen 5 |
| 4K | RTX 5070 or better | Recent Core i5, Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 |
If you also play competitive games or more demanding titles, size your PC for them: Sparking! ZERO will keep up without any trouble.
Our PCs for Sparking! ZERO
Rift PC: RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Ryzen 5 7500F or 7500X3D, RX 9060 XT 16 GB and DDR5: Sparking! ZERO in 1440p at high quality.
Swift PC: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Core i5 14400F, RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and DDR5: 1440p in high quality, with headroom for other games.
Cheetoh PC: RTX 5070
RTX 5070, Ryzen 7 7800X3D and DDR5: to play in 4K, and for competitive games at high refresh rates.
FAQ: Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on PC
What configuration do you need to play Sparking! ZERO?
The recommended setup calls for a Core i7-9700K or a Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB of RAM and an RTX 2060 or an RX Vega 64, for 1080p at 60 frames per second in high quality. The game takes up 29 GB.
Is Sparking! ZERO limited to 60 FPS on PC?
Yes. The game runs at a maximum of 60 frames per second on all platforms, a choice made by the development team to deliver the same experience everywhere.
Which graphics card for Sparking! ZERO in 1440p?
A RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB or RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more than enough to hit 60 frames per second in 1440p at high quality, based on the editor’s recommended configuration.
When was the Super Limit-Breaking NEO DLC released?
On 30 July 2026, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, with 33 new characters and the Limit Breaker Journey mode.
Sparking! ZERO, does it run on a laptop PC?
Yes, a laptop with an RTX 5060 Laptop is enough for 1080p. Our guide for choosing a laptop details what to check.
