A leaked SpongeBob SquarePants game is set to bypass the popular Nintendo Switch in favor of the anticipated Switch 2. This decision by THQ Nordic, the publisher for the upcoming title, has raised eyebrows, especially since many Nintendo fans have yet to secure a Switch 2. The first indications of this unannounced SpongeBob SquarePants game surfaced when it received age ratings from the South Korean and German boards in June.
The game is titled “SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide” and will be available on PC and current-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles. This leak coincided with a teaser hinting at a new SpongeBob game arriving in 2024. Recent reports have revealed additional details, including the expected release date and pricing.
According to Dealabs, “SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide” is set to launch on November 18, 2025, for PC and consoles. Besides the confirmed PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, it will also be made available on the new Switch 2 console. Consequently, this means that the title will not cater to players on the original Switch, PS4, or Xbox One, limiting its accessibility to a significant audience.
Sources indicate the game will be priced at $39.99 and will feature a physical release for PS5 and Switch 2. Furthermore, an official announcement from THQ Nordic could be anticipated within the next 15 days, possibly during a Nintendo Direct or the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase on August 1. Despite millions of Switch 2 units sold since its launch on June 5, stock shortages continue to pose challenges for many consumers, impacting the transition from the original Switch.
Although the new SpongeBob SquarePants game may leverage the enhanced hardware of the Switch 2, its sales could suffer by excluding original Switch users. However, with several months until the game’s launch, it is hoped that more players will upgrade to the Switch 2 in that time.