This game series just looks fun and happy. Check out the official announcement below.
IRVINE, Calif. – Nov. 7, 2024 – Welcome to Omiko City. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today launched TAIKO NO TATSUJIN™: RHYTHM FESTIVAL for new-gen platforms. The latest title in the popular rhythm game where players simulate drumming a traditional Japanese Taiko originally released for Nintendo Switch™ in 2022. The newly enhanced version for new-gen platforms supports up to 120 fps, a first for the series on home consoles, as well as platform-exclusive collaboration songs and mini-characters. TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVAL is now available on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam®. More information on the game is available at www.bandainamcoent.com/games/
In TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVAL, players will meet DON-chan and new friend, Kumo-kyun to help them become a Taiko Master! The most extensive volume in the series, the base game features 76 songs from multiple genres like Anime, Pops and Vocaloid™ with top hits like “Gurenge,” “Feel Special,” and “Racing into the Night” so players can get in the groove to a variety of game modes including story mode, online multiplayer ranked matches and the new Run! Ninja Dojo mode. Players can also expand on the game’s included music library with Taiko Music Pass, a paid music subscription service with more than 700 additional tracks. Additionally, new collaboration characters and songs will be available on each platform. Taiko no Tatsujin™: Rhythm Festival The Setlist Edition provides the three following DLC, “Pops Collection,” “Anime Songs Collection” and “Vocaloid™ Songs Collection.”
TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVAL delivers countless hours of fun in solo and multiplayer modes, where players can showcase and hone their drumming skills as they go on a journey to become a Drum Master along with DON-Chan and Kumo-Kyun. Game modes include:
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Taiko Mode: Drum along to the rhythm of your favorite songs and aim to play them from start to finish to become a Taiko Master!
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Great Drum Toy War: Play along to songs and deploy toys to push back your opponent’s toys and aim for victory!
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DON-chan Band: Work as a group of 4 to perform successful concerts!
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Run! Ninja Dojo: Become a ninja and race with up to 4 other players! Overcome multiple obstacles as you compete for 1st place!
To add more beats to the musical adventure, TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVAL also includes a customization system where players can earn “Don Coins” and trade them in for fun in-game items such as costumes and nameplates.
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