Konami announced today that the latest installment in the long-running Bomberman franchise is coming in September. Super Bomberman R 2Initially revealed last year, it marks the series’ 40th anniversary by taking the foundation of its 2017 predecessor and adding level building and an insane 15v1 mode.
For this installment, Konami added Castle mode, which features “attack vs. defense” gameplay where you try to reach or protect a fortress. Teams of 15 will try to open all the treasure chests to unlock passages to the castle; the lone keeper tries to keep at least one locked before the end of the game. It looks as chaotic as you imagine. Additionally, returning game modes include Standard (classic gameplay), Story mode (a single player adventure), Battle 64 (battle royale), and Grand Prix (“compete for crystals and knock out other players”).
Meanwhile, the new scenario editor allows you to create and share your Castle Mode scenarios. Following the trend set by franchises like LittleBigPlanet and Mario Maker, Konami envisions a robust online creator community providing you with virtually unlimited content.
Super Bomberman R 2 launches on September 12 (although digital versions arrive a day later) and is available for make an order now. It will be compatible with Nintendo Switch, PS 5/4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and Steam.
