Press release:
Vienna, Austria, September 11th, 2023: Attention! Attention! We interrupt your current activity to bring you this news blast! THQ Nordic’s bubbly underwater adventure “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake” is getting a Gen9 version on October 16, 2023!
But what’s exactly new, you ask? We did the research: Those who own the game already will get a free Gen9 upgrade! Besides, it seems there are additional updates incoming via patch:
PlayStation5 + PlayStation4:
New Feature – Photo Mode! Apply one of 19 different filters to enhance your pictures.
New Costumes
– New costume “King Doubloon” for collecting all doubloons is now available.
– New costume “Plush Gary” for unlocking all awards is now available.
Improvements
– Support of DualSense controller audio output when picking up items.
– Support of DualSense adaptive triggers when using reef blower and swinging hook actions.
Xbox Series X/S + Xbox One:
New Feature – Photo Mode! Apply one of 19 different filters to enhance your pictures.
New Costumes
– New costume “King Doubloon” for collecting all doubloons is now available.
– New costume “Plush Gary” for unlocking all awards is now available.
PC (Steam, GOG, Epic)
New Feature – Photo Mode! Apply one of 19 different filters to enhance your pictures.
New Costumes
– New costume “King Doubloon” for collecting all doubloons is now available.
– New costume “Plush Gary” for unlocking all awards is now available.
Bug Fixes (all platforms)
Fixed a rare bug where saving stopped working.
Fixed a bug where the playtime did not pause while on a loading screen.
Many general bug fixes to improve stability and playability of the game.
Now, back to what happened! SpongeBob’s and Patrick’s doing has thrown Bikini Bottom into disarray: Innocent citizens and beloved landmarks have disappeared into strange, magical portals!
Will our heroes brave the many dangers of the fantastical WishWorlds? Will they rescue their friends and bring them home safely? And will the Chum Bucket serve something edible for a change? Bikini Bottom is counting on you! If you want to learn more, check our footage directly from the scene: https://youtu.be/YnzunC7eF7w
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is in development for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S™, and already available for PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™ at an SRP of € 39.99 / $ 39.99 / £ 34.99.
The Costume Pack DLC is available for purchase at an SRP of € 9.99 / $ 9.99 / £ 7.99.
Order here:
PlayStation: https://thqn.net/sbcs-psn
Xbox: https://thqn.net/sbcs-xbox-pre
Nintendo Switch: https://thqn.net/sbcs-switch
PC Steam: https://thqn.net/sbcs-steam
Epic: https://thqn.net/sbcs-egs
GOG: https://thqn.nomet/sbcs-gog
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is out now for Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.
Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount International history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 29+ languages, and averaging more than 100 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.
About SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle – with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!
Features:
Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
Brand-new soundtrack from the composers of Battle for Bikini Bottom + dozens of songs from the show
Visit the website for more information:
SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake Website
About THQ Nordic
Our official boiler plate can be found on our website:
THQ Nordic Website
About Nickelodeon
Now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
Nickelodeon Website
Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround
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