After earlier rumors, including a rating classification listing discovered by fans a few days ago, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD was officially announced today by SEGA. The game will launch both physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on October 29 for US$39.99, while the PC version will arrive through Steam at the end of the year, still without a release date.
Here is a description of the game provided by SEGA:
About
Originally released for Nintendo Wii in 2006, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD brings all the fun and chaos of the Monkey Ball series to modern consoles. Complete with updated graphics, control systems optimized for each platform, a new decathlon mode in which you can complete a set of 10 mini-games in a row, and online leaderboards, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is perfect for fans of any age as well as veterans of the Monkey Ball series.
Main features
- Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz Returns in HD: Originally released for Wii in 2006, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD revitalizes the original game with 100 single-player stages, 10 multiplayer mini-games, improved control schemes, updated graphics, and more.
- Online leaderboards: For the first time in the series, players can compete with others around the world through online leaderboards for the single-player Time Attack mode and the new Mini-Game Decathlon Score Attack mode.
- No Monkey Business — Play Your Way: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD will be available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam. With control schemes optimized specifically for each platform, everyone from newcomers to world record holders can jump straight into the fun.
Check out the announcement trailer below.
