SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
SpongeBob SquarePants Titans of the Tide cover art.jpg
Developer Purple Lamp
Publisher THQ Nordic
Series SpongeBob SquarePants
Engine Unreal Engine 5
Platforms
ReleaseNovember 18, 2025
Genres Platform, action-adventure
Mode Single-player

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is a 2025 platform game developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic. The game is based on the Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants . It is the successor to SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake (2023). Players swap between controlling SpongeBob and Patrick, who aim to solve a conflict between King Neptune and the Flying Dutchman. It was released for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on November 18, 2025.

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Gameplay

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide stars SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, who the player controls by swapping between the two. The player completes platforming challenges by swapping on the fly based on which abilities are required in certain areas. [1]

Release

In October 2024, THQ Nordic released a Halloween-themed promotional video on YouTube featuring SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated . The video teased an upcoming sequel, showcasing playable versions of SpongeBob and Patrick one of whom appeared in a ghost-like form, hinting at a supernatural theme. [2] SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide was officially announced in August 2025 by Purple Lamp and THQ Nordic. [3] The announcement trailer featured David Hasselhoff who previously appeared in The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie (2004). [4] The game was released for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on November 18, 2025. [5]

Reception

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide received "generally favorable" reviews from critics for the Windows and Xbox Series X/S versions, while the PlayStation 5 version received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. [6] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 54% of critics. [7] In Japan, four critics from Famitsu gave the game a total score of 32 out of 40, with each critic awarding the game an 8 out of 10. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Doolan, Liam (August 2, 2025). "SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans Of The Tide Brings A Ghostly Adventure To Switch 2 This November". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ Romano, Sal (October 31, 2024). "New SpongeBob SquarePants game by THQ Nordic coming in 2025". Gematsu. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  3. ↑ Romano, Sal (August 1, 2025). "SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ Romanchick, Shane (August 8, 2025). "David Hasselhoff Returns to the 'Spongebob Squarepants' Universe in First Trailer for New Video Game". Collider . Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ Hesse, Brendan; Bitner, Jon (August 6, 2025). "SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Preorders Include Cheeky Bonus Costumes". GameSpot . Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide". Metacritic . Fandom, Inc. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  7. 1 2 "SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide". OpenCritic . Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Romano, Sal (November 19, 2025). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1924". Gematsu. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
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