Bandai Namco Entertainment has shared a new trailer and details for PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, providing a fresh look at the current-gen re-release of these previously PlayStation Portable exclusive classics ahead of their release on the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC from 11 July 2025.
In PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, players take on the role of the Mighty One, a deity-like figure tasked with guiding the Patapons – a tribe of spirited warriors 0 on their journey to reach the fabled “Earthend”. To do so, players must issue commands by striking four distinct drums: PATA, PON, DON, and CHAKA. Each rhythmic combination triggers specific actions such as advancing, attacking, or defending.
A key feature of the game is Fever Mode, which activates when players maintain rhythmic combos. This mode boosts the Patapons’ offensive abilities and enables the “Juju Rhythm”, a mechanic that lets players manipulate the weather to their advantage. Team-building is also central to the gameplay, with a variety of Patapon classes available. Players can strengthen their units by combining collected items, and the game offers more than 400 pieces of equipment to discover through stages and mini-games.
Alongside the familiar rhythm mechanics, PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY introduces several quality-of-life improvements designed to enhance accessibility. These include an always-on display for drum commands, a scenario skip function, input timing delay settings, and a new difficulty adjustment system offering three levels of challenge.
