Two Classic PlayStation Games Launch on Nintendo Switch

Sure, here’s a rewritten version:

—

So, what’s the deal with this? Patapon 1+2 Replay just hit the scene on PC and, wait for it, the Nintendo Switch. Yeah, yeah, it’s the first time we’re seeing these little eyeball warriors venture beyond PlayStation’s universe. Crazy, right?

Wind back to when it all started. Tokyo, a studio named Pyramid (sounds mysterious, doesn’t it?) teamed up with Sony’s Japan Studio. This was way back in 2007—PlayStation Portable exclusive, mind you. Folks couldn’t get enough of it, vibe-wise it was a mix of strategy and rhythm chaos. There were sequels too, in 2008 and then 2011, still PSP-only. Fast forward to March 2025, and during a Nintendo Direct no less, someone thought, “Let’s bring the first two Patapon games back, better than ever.” Apparently, Bandai Namco is in charge now. They snagged a studio named SAS Co. from Japan to lead this crazy project.

And don’t even get me started on this image I saw somewhere—a snapshot of games dropping for the Switch in July 2025. I mean, it’s staring at us even before we dive into the juicy bits.

Fast forward a few months, and, boom—it’s July 11th, and you can snag Patapon 1+2 Replay on the PS5, Switch, and PC. The price? $29.99 across the board. And, just to drop a random thought, devouring those two classics could take you anywhere from 30 to 70 hours. Kinda nuts, but hey, depends on how you roll.

Oh, and in case anyone’s wondering where to snag this thing. They’ve spiced up the old experience—tossed in different difficulty levels and some UI tweaks. If people are into it, who knows? Might see Patapon 3 getting the glow-up it needs. And did I hear someone mention Ratatan? Yeah, they say it’s like Patapon’s spiritual kin, and it’s dropping soon too. July 25 in early access, to be exact.

Now, humor me, but 2025 is shaping up to be the year of IPs breaking free from PlayStation’s clutches. Freedom Wars took the plunge first, also with Bandai Namco’s help. And guess what? They’re not stopping. Everybody’s Golf is about to show up on multiple platforms. It’s kinda amusing; they’re aiming for a 2025 release, maybe trying to hit the holiday season. Only time will tell.

And circling back—did I just hop from talking about Patapon to… well, you get it. Their plan, their pace. Either way, it’s a wild ride, and you bet folks are in for it.