Cry "havoc" and let slip the sponge of war.

We knew the remake of SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom was coming to Nintendo Switch, and now we also know when. And how it will be packaged.

SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Remastered allows fish-folk fans to play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy as they attempt to put an end to yet another of Plankton’s nefarious schemes. Using weapons such as the mighty bubbles and maneuvers like the underpants bungee jump, players will attempt to thwart Plankton’s evil plan to rule Bikini Bottom with his army of robots.

The remake offers the following new features:

  • High-end visuals, modern resolutions and carefully polished gameplay
  • Brand new horde mode multiplayer for up to two players, online and offline
  • Restored content that was cut from the original game like the Robo Squidward boss fight and more

Releasing June 23rd, 2020, pre-orders for the Switch version will be open on April 21st. And we now know details on the special physical editions that will be available.

Shiny Edition: $149.99

  • An 8″/20cm SpongeBob Figurine with Golden Spatula and flexible tongue
  • Wallstickers
  • 6 Lithographs
  • SpongeBob SquarePants tennis socks
  • The Game itself

F.U.N. Edition: $299.99

  • An 8″/20cm SpongeBob Figurine with Golden Spatula and flexible tongue
  • A 7″/18cm Figurine of Patrick
  • The Sandy 8″/20cm Figurine
  • Wallstickers
  • A set of Tiki Keyrings
  • 6 Lithographs
  • SpongeBob SquarePants tennis socks
  • The Game itself

(What, no uranium? Bombs?)

For more information on the game and its various purchase options, including pre-order links, visit rehydrated.thqnordic.com.