Sony's Patapon 1+2 Replay Announced for Multiplatform Release
The remastered collection, launching July 11, 2025, on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, marks the series' debut on non-Sony platforms with new accessibility features.
- Patapon 1+2 Replay, a remastered bundle of the PSP rhythm classics, was officially announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct.
- The collection will launch on July 11, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, marking the first time the franchise is available on non-Sony platforms.
- Sony has licensed the Patapon series to Bandai Namco, which is publishing the remaster as part of a broader collaboration to revive legacy IPs.
- New accessibility features, including adjustable difficulty settings and on-screen command displays, are being introduced to modernize the gameplay experience.
- This move reflects Sony's increasing focus on multiplatform releases and the gaming industry's trend toward reducing console exclusivity.