Sony's Patapon 1+2 Replay Heads to Multiple Platforms in July
The remastered collection marks the first time the cult-classic rhythm series will be available outside PlayStation, with new accessibility features included.
- Patapon 1+2 Replay is set to release on July 11, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC, marking the series' multiplatform debut.
- Sony has licensed the Patapon franchise to Bandai Namco, reflecting its strategy to expand smaller IPs beyond PlayStation platforms.
- The remaster includes new accessibility features, such as adjustable difficulty settings and on-screen command displays to aid gameplay.
- Patapon originally launched on the PlayStation Portable in 2007 and 2008, gaining a cult following for its rhythm-based gameplay and unique art style.
- This announcement aligns with a broader industry trend of reduced console exclusivity, as seen with other former PlayStation exclusives like Freedom Wars and Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots.