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Today, Konami issued a new update for Super Bomberman R. Switch players can now access version 1.2.2.

The update comes with a couple of additions, including DLC character Vic Viper Zero Bomber. We have the full patch notes below.

Super Bomberman R received a new update this week, featuring new content – including Alucard from Castlevania. Check out some footage of what’s been added below.

Update: Super Bomberman R version 2.2 patch notes and trailer added below.


Original: After initially debuting in March 2017, Super Bomberman R has received continued updates. Konami issued another notable patch for the game today with new content.

Once the latest update is applied, five new Bombers will be added. These include Caesar from Gradius, Alucard from Castlevania, Mimi Bomber, Nyami Bomber, and Upa Bomber. A “Civilians” Grand Prix mode has been added as well.

Despite being available, the Super Bomberman R update hasn’t actually been announced. We’ll bring you the patch notes when Konami shares them.

Konami has announced that they are working with premiere video game soundtrack record label Sumthing Else Music Works to release an official vinyl soundtrack for Super Bomberman R.

This coveted collector’s item is set to become available on or around November 23, and pre-orders are now open through Sumthing Else’s direct-to-consumer online store. The track list for the music collection is included below.

Super Bomberman R has done very well on Switch. Just recently, Konami announced that the game has sold one million copies worldwide. To celebrate the success, a free gift can be downloaded.

If you head on over to the Japanese eShop, you’ll see the sparkling Bomberman DLC is available. This is entirely free, though it doesn’t appear to be out in other regions at present. We’ll let you know if and when that changes.

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Konami said a few months ago that Super Bomberman R was approaching one million copies worldwide. That goal has been officially reached, the company confirmed today.

The news was celebrated with a new video, posted below, of Bomberman bungee jumping. Because why not?

Super Bomberman R received a major update last night. Among other things, several new characters were added, including Solid Snake / Naked Snake plus Xavier Woods of WWE fame. We have some footage below.

A major update has gone live for Super Bomberman R on Switch. Konami has added in several new characters, including Solid Snake and Naked Snake. Best of all? They’re voiced by original actor David Hayter.

There are other elements to today’s update as well. Grand Prix has a new “Checkpoints” rule, a trio of Metal Gear stages have been added for this option, and more.

The full patch notes are as follows:


Konami has another update in store for Super Bomberman R. Sometime in the future, the game will be adding an exclusive Switch character named Max.

We have a new Super Bomberman R trailer for Max below. Expect more information in the future.


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