Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: Release Date, Editions, Pre-Order Bonuses, & Characters

is the next game coming in the classic platform game franchise, and it's likely to deliver the reliable fun that the series is known for. The fast-paced, frantic gameplay oforiginally debuted in arcades before coming to home consoles with arguably one of the best GameCube games, and it's enjoyed over two decades of popularity since. Although the series had a comparative dry spell for some time in the 2010s, it's made a major comeback on the Nintendo Switch and other contemporary platforms.

Like the other games, offers up challenges through a wide variety of stages where careful control of a rolling ball is necessary to rack up points and reach the end within a strict time limit. Unlike many platformers where precise movement mechanics are prized, the difficulty of managing 's wild swings of momentum is a major part of its appeal. While it can be hard to master as a newcomer, spending enough time honing skills can result in a thrilling experience.

releases on June 25, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch with an MSRP of $49.99 for both the digital and physical editions. This makes it the third game to release within the Switch's lifespan, following and Unlike both of those games, however, is launching only on Switch, leaving fans on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC out of luck.

For the $49.99 price, digital buyers can expect to receive just the base game, although locking in a pre-order will toss in a banana suit to be worn in-game. The physical launch edition offers a few extra perks without upping the cost (and also includes the banana suit, even if it's not pre-ordered). This edition follows a similar tactic to the approach taken by, in this case including a 40-page adventure book, reversible cover, and O-card slipcover to house both.

There's also the possibility of upgrading to 's Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes a SEGA Character Pass that raises the overall price to $69.99. This throws in six different SEGA characters with distinct stats, although the list hasn't yet