Summary
Nintendo announced during its Direct Partner Showcase thatSuper Monkey Ball Banana Rumblewill be released for Switch consoles on June 25. TheNintendoexclusive will be the first new entry in the series since 2021’sSuper Monkey Ball Banana Mania.
Over recent months, fans grew excited after previousrumors suggested that a newSuper Monkey Ballwas in the works. However, leaks initially hinted that the title would be a Switch 2 exclusive. Although it’s now known that this tidbit isn’t true, this may have actually been the plan at one point, until the Switch 2’s launch was reportedly delayed until early 2025.Super Monkey Ballfans who were planning to hold on to their original Switches for a while can breathe a sigh of relief, as it’s now confirmed that the game will be released on the current-gen console.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumblewill feature multiple ways to enjoy its intense, tight-rope gameplay. These options will include an online mode that pits 16 players against each other, a four-player cooperative mode, and a story mode. It also has offline split-screen capability for up to four users.Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s story mode can be played with up to three friends, where users will seek out seven artifacts across 200 brand-new stages. The game also features plenty of customization options that allow users to change their monkey’s outfit and ball color.Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumbleis now available to pre-order for $50 through Nintendo’s online store, which comes with the Banana Costume bonus.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Trailer
Similar to previous games,Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble’s trailer makes it clear that the title will feature a wide variety of stages that call for different strategies or skills to be utilized. Additionally, the game will feature a new movement mechanic, the Spin Dash, which allows savvy users to speed past their competitors or create entirely new shortcuts. The new mechanic could help cement the franchise’s place among thegames that are easiest to learn but hardest to master.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Release Date
Nintendo made plenty of other exciting announcements at its Direct Partner Showcase, such as thereturn of theEndless Oceanfranchise.Endless Ocean: Luminouswill be released on May 2, when users can take part in open-world scuba-diving adventures with their friends.
The presentation alsorevealed theStar Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection, which will be released on March 14 for the Switch and PlayStation. The collection bundles together the original twoBattlefrontgames from 2004 and 2005 and adds some extra content in new maps and heroes.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo’s newest system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Improvements to visuals, audio, and connectivity make a strong impact on highly detailed gameplay and setup is extremely easy.
