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Bombs Away! SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2 launches Globally on Digital Platforms today; Physical versions available from Sept. 14th
For the first time ever, create your own Bomberman levels to share and play online.
Plus, Bean Bomber from Fall Guys joins the fray!
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. today announced SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2 (SBR2) is now available on digital platforms for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam and Nintendo Switch™. Physical versions of the game will release tomorrow in EMEA on September 14th.
SBR2 delivers more action-packed content than ever before with an all-new story mode, fan-favorite battle modes, and a new chaotic addition to the Bomberman legacy: Castle Mode. Players can also create custom maps and share them online for others to enjoy with the new Level Editor tool. The number of stages from the community to find and explore with family and friends is limitless!
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV33JI4JrqU
SBR2 brings new faces alongside some familiar characters. The lovable Bean Bomber, from Epic Game’s hit rumble royale Fall Guys reunites with the Bomberman crew for even more explosive fun! In collaboration with Epic Games, fans can download Bean Bomber as a playable character from the in-game store.
Battle Modes launching with SBR2:
- Castle: Fight in 1 vs 15 asymmetrical matches online in this new attack vs. defend battle mode! A defending player is tasked with creating a map and placing defensive traps to slow down the offense. Different terrain options, wall placements, defensive gimmicks and the help of new character types called “Ellons” are at the defending player’s disposal. The attacking side must blow through the defender’s gimmicks to reach all the treasure chests and win.
- Battle 64: Be the last player standing in this battle royal classic. This chaotic mode features 64 players, but only one can come out victorious.
- Grand Prix: Compete for crystals and knock out other players. Team battles are a blast in this game mode.
- Standard: The beloved classic battle mode from SUPER BOMBERMAN R 1 and SUPER BOMBERMAN ONLINE returns.
Play, create, and share new battle stages!
The "Stage Editor" is a powerful new tool for players to craft their own stages and share them online for others to play in the new “Castle” Battle Mode. The amount of new and distinct SBR2 stages to find and defeat will be limitless!
Additional details about SBR2 and other information about are available at: https://www.konami.com/games/bomberman/r2/us/en/
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Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, Konami Group corporation includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
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Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
