SET SAIL WITH A NEW DLC ON THE HORIZON - ONE PIECE X TAIKO NO TATSUJIN COLLABORATION NOW ON TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVAL

Bandai Namco :

Leading developer and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has launched a treasure trove of new content in the latest Taiko no Tatsujin x ONE PIECE anime collaboration for TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHM FESTIVAL on Nintendo Switch™.

Join Luffy and his crew in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “ONE PIECE” animated television series by playing the series’ latest anime opening theme from the Egghead Arc, “UUUUUS!”. Luffy and the crew will also appear wearing TAIKO NO TATSUJIN designed costumes to liven up your performance. New costumes, titles, nameplates and exclusive mini characters based on the beloved Straw Hat Crew—including Zoro, Nami, Chopper and more—will be available. When equipped, the mini characters will appear next to Don-chan.

The collaboration is available now for download with the “ONE PIECE” Anime 25^th Anniversary Collab DLC. 
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. 

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