Press release:
IRVINE, Calif. – August 18, 2021.
SEGA revealed today that Kiryu Kazuma, the famed and fearsome protagonist from the “Yakuza” media franchise, is rolling into “Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania” as a playable character. Kiryu Kazuma will be free and unlockable on all platforms when Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania launches on October 5, 2021.
The legendary “Dragon of Dojima” meets the “Monkey of Jungle Island” in this SEGA all-star collaboration, which introduces the formidable Yakuza lead to the world of Super Monkey Ball.
He arrives in classic style, sporting his trademark light grey suit, maroon dress shirt, and signature furrowed brow. The colorful cast of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania also includes special guests Sonic & Tails, Beat from Jet Set Radio, and other soon-to-be-revealed playable characters.
Be sure to follow official Super Monkey Ball channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania news. Fans can also subscribe to the new Super Monkey Ball newsletter to receive a free Headwear Pack of wearable in-game items.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania launches on October 5, 2021, for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam for $39.99 (console) and $29.99 (PC). The Digital Deluxe edition will retail for $49.99. Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania will also support Xbox Series X Smart Delivery immediately on release, ensuring players will only have to buy the game once to play it on their favorite Xbox console. Additionally, buy the digital PS4™ version from PlayStation™Store or the physical version from a retailer and play the PS5™ version at no extra cost.
About SEGA of America
SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home.
The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s website is located at www.sega.com.
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Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
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Tags: Arcade, Nintendo Switch, PC games, Platformer, PS4, PS5, SEGA, Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Yakuza