The SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide (Nintendo Switch 2) is a 3D platform action-adventure game developed by Purple Lamp Studios and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 18, 2025, it is a story-driven SpongeBob title set in the Nickelodeon universe and serves as a sequel to earlier modern SpongeBob games such as The Cosmic Shake.
The story begins when a conflict between King Neptune and the Flying Dutchman unleashes ghostly chaos across Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob and Patrick must team up to restore order, switching between characters to use their unique abilities in platforming, puzzles, and combat scenarios.
A core feature is the ability to seamlessly swap between SpongeBob and Patrick, combining their movement and traversal skills. Patrick gains new abilities such as grappling and burrowing, while SpongeBob focuses on agility and environmental interaction. This creates puzzle-platforming gameplay built around cooperation and ability switching.
The game features fully voiced dialogue from the original animated series cast, iconic Bikini Bottom locations, and boss encounters against characters such as the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune.
Key features include:
The game is designed as a lighthearted, accessible platformer focused on humor, exploration, and casual gameplay rather than high difficulty.
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Genre | Platform / Action-Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player |
| Players | 1 Player |
| Developer | Purple Lamp Studios |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Series | SpongeBob SquarePants |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Core Gameplay | Character swapping, platforming, exploration, light combat, puzzle solving |
| Setting | Bikini Bottom and surrounding underwater regions |
| Key Characters | SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, King Neptune, Flying Dutchman |
| Controller Features | Joy-Con support, motion and vibration features (varies by mode) |
| Online Requirement | Not required (offline single-player campaign) |
| Release Date | November 18, 2025 |
| Rating | Everyone 10+ (Fantasy Violence, Mild Humor Themes) |
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| Works with | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |