During the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Patapon 1+2 Replay and Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots will be released on the Nintendo Switch, marking a significant shift as both franchises were previously exclusive to PlayStation.

This release represents the first time the Patapon series will be available on non-PlayStation platforms since its original launch in the mid-2000s.

Patapon 1+2 Replay, a remaster of the original 2007 Patapon and 2008 Patapon 2 games, is set to launch on July 11, 2025, for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5.

The remaster will be published by Bandai Namco, marking a departure from Sony's traditional publishing role.

The remastered version features upgraded graphics and introduces new gameplay enhancements, including three difficulty settings, timing adjustments, and a constant command display.

Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots, a new installment in the golf franchise, is expected to retain its whimsical gameplay and will include modes such as Challenge Mode and four-player local multiplayer.

Patapon games blend strategy and rhythm elements, requiring players to use drum beats to guide a tribe of anthropomorphic eyeballs through various challenges.

The storyline follows the Patapon tribe, who become fierce warriors after being driven from their home by the Zigoton army, with players controlling them using rhythm-based commands.

The original Patapon games debuted on the PlayStation Portable in 2007 and 2009, achieving critical acclaim for their unique design and engaging gameplay.

This move aligns with Sony's broader strategy to maximize profits through a multiplatform approach, as highlighted by company president Hiroki Totoki's comments on expanding to PC and other platforms.

This release marks a revival for the series, which has not seen a new installment in 14 years, following the third game and remasters for PS4.

Sony is collaborating with Bandai Namco to bring these titles to the Switch, indicating a strategic partnership for broader game availability.