Bandai Namco has pinned a release date for new paid DLC for Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO, confirming that the Daima Character Packs 1 & 2 and the Shallot Character Pack will arrive on 27 May 2026. The announcement follows the title’s release last year on Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2, and marks the next wave of post-launch content for the fighting game.
Background
Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO is a high-profile entry in Bandai Namco’s long-running line of Dragon Ball fighting games. The publisher and developer have consistently supported their fighting franchises with character packs and balance updates; this latest schedule continues that pattern for Nintendo platforms. The new content is confirmed as paid DLC and is targeted at Switch-family owners who have adopted the game since its launch.
DLC details and timing
Bandai Namco’s update specifies that the Daima Character Packs 1 & 2 and the standalone Shallot Character Pack will be released on 27 May 2026. These packs are billed as paid downloadable content and will be made available for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of the game. The developer also indicated additional paid DLC will follow later in 2026, extending the title’s post-launch roadmap.
Rewritten statement
In its update, Bandai Namco framed the continued support succinctly: the company said the fight is far from over, indicating a planned cadence of character releases and ongoing content for Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO.
What players should expect
Players on Nintendo Switch platforms should prepare for the new characters to be purchasable through their platform’s storefront once the DLC goes live. Bandai Namco’s approach of staged character pack releases mirrors its previous support cycles for other Dragon Ball fighting titles and is likely to include standard roster additions and balance patches tied to each DLC drop.
Where to find more information
For the most accurate purchasing details and patch notes, consult the Nintendo eShop pages for Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO or official Bandai Namco channels on the announced release date. This release continues Bandai Namco’s post-launch program and gives players new competitive and single-player options across Switch hardware.