Bandai Namco announced Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on November 7. This will be the first game in the series to natively support 120 FPS.
Pre-orders for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival are available now, with the added bonus of five additional BGM tracks. These tracks include:
Symphonic Valkyrie from The Adventure of Valkyrie: The Legend of the Key of Time
EAT ‘EM UP! from Ridge Racer Type 4
GOING TO LUNATEA from Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil
My→Earth Our Earth from Mr. DRILLER Drill Land
The Arrow Was Shot from Tales of the Abyss
Moreover, the Anime Songs Collection, Pop Collection, and Vocaloid Songs Collection are included in digital pre-orders. When combined, this DLC offers 32 additional tracks to the base game.
Watch the new trailer below:
◤#TaikonoTatsujin: Rhythm Festival
Will be available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and STEAM® on November 7!✨◢For the first time in home-release, the game supports 120 FPS! Look forward to new platform-exclusive collab songs and mini characters~🎵 pic.twitter.com/fV8YE3vhXX
— Taiko no Tatsujin (@taiko_en) August 26, 2024
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is available now on Nintendo Switch. Here’s an overview, via Bandai Namco:
In Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival, players dive into a whimsical journey filled with memorable tunes at a vibrant music festival in the colorful Omiko City. Guided by Don-chan and new character Kumo-kyun, the game offers diverse modes to play and practice as you master the exhilarating and endlessly enjoyable experience of playing digital Taiko drums to favorite songs—spanning from catchy pop hits to beloved video game classics. The game features 76 songs available in the base game at launch, with new tracks such as “Gurenge,” “Feel Special,” and “Racing into the Night.”
Gameplay includes multiple modes: a Story Mode where players vie to become a Taiko master, multiplayer modes with Online battles and “couch co-op” Party Mode to play with friends and compete in fun mini-games like the “Great Drum Toy War.” Additionally, Taiko Mode offers endless play and practice. The game also includes an engaging customization system where players can earn “Don Coins” and trade them in for fun in-game items such as costumes and nameplates that factor into gameplay.