Get Ready to Save Bikini Bottom… Again!
Clear your schedules and get ready for some F.U.N., because there’s a new adventure brewing in Bikini Bottom. Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp have just released a free playable demo for their upcoming 3D platformer, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide. The demo is available right now for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2, giving everyone a chance to dive in before the full game’s release on November 18, 2025.
This new title comes from the same team that brought us the fantastic SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated and The Cosmic Shake, so you know you’re in good hands. This time, things are getting spooky!
A Clash of Egos and a Ghostly Mess
The story kicks off when a squabble between two of the sea’s biggest egos, King Neptune and the Flying Dutchman, goes horribly wrong. Their clash unleashes ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom, and it’s up to our favorite dynamic duo, SpongeBob and Patrick, to clean things up. The demo gives players a taste of this new ghostly narrative, dropping them into the first few levels of the game.
The core gameplay is a classic 3D platforming adventure, but with a new twist. You can seamlessly switch between SpongeBob and Patrick at any time. Patrick has been given a serious upgrade with brand-new abilities, including a handy grapple move to swing across gaps and the power to burrow underground. The demo lets you try out all these new skills as you explore iconic locations and take on ghostly goons.
What Can You Expect in the Demo?
The free demo offers a generous slice of the full game. You’ll get to explore the initial areas, get a feel for the character-swapping mechanic, and master Patrick’s new moves. The game is fully voiced by the original cast from the TV show, so Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and the rest of the crew are all here to deliver that authentic Bikini Bottom experience. From what we’ve seen, the humor, charm, and vibrant art style that made the show a classic are all perfectly intact.
Whether you’re helping Mr. Krabs get the Krusty Krab back in order or surfing on a ghostboard to a lighthouse, the demo is packed with the kind of silly, lighthearted fun that these games are known for. It’s the perfect appetizer for what promises to be another fantastic SpongeBob adventure.
FAQs About SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
- When does the full game release?
The full game is scheduled to launch on November 18, 2025. - What platforms is the game coming to?
It will be available on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. - Is the demo free?
Yes, the demo is completely free to download on all available platforms. - Can you play as other characters besides SpongeBob and Patrick?
The demo focuses on SpongeBob and Patrick, but the full game will feature a host of familiar faces from the series. - Is this game from the same developers as Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated?
Yes, it is developed by Purple Lamp, the same team behind the recent beloved SpongeBob platformers. - Is the original voice cast involved?
Absolutely! The game is fully voiced by the original cast of the show, including Tom Kenny as SpongeBob and Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick.
Conclusion
The demo for SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is a fantastic surprise for fans. It offers a substantial look at a promising new 3D platformer that builds on the solid foundation of its predecessors while adding fun new mechanics. It’s charming, funny, and a joy to play. If you’re a fan of SpongeBob or just love a good platformer, you owe it to yourself to download this demo and get ready for a ghostly good time.