Apple Arcade is making waves this month with an epic splash of Bikini Bottom goodness across three fantastic games. Get ready for limited-time events packed with your favorite absorbent, yellow, and porous pal and his friends!
The Games Getting the SpongeBob Treatment
Let’s dive into what’s actually happening in each game, because the details matter when you’re deciding how to spend your gaming time.
Table of Contents
- Snake.io+ Takes on Bikini Bottom
- Crossy Road Castle Gets a Krabby Patty Makeover
- SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit Goes Endless
- Other Character Crossovers Worth Mentioning
Snake.io+ Takes on Bikini Bottom
Kooapps has transformed its hit battle royale game into an underwater adventure. You’ll be slithering through missions to unlock four character skins inspired by SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, and Plankton. The limited-time event runs until August 25, so you’ve got some time to work through those challenges. What makes this particularly interesting is how they’ve managed to blend the competitive nature of Snake.io+ with the whimsical world of SpongeBob.
Crossy Road Castle Gets a Krabby Patty Makeover
Hipster Whale’s popular co-op platforming party game is launching not one, but two SpongeBob-themed events. The Krabby Patty Kollectathon kicks off July 21, featuring 40 Bikini Bottom-themed levels where you can play as SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, or Sandy. You’ll be collecting Krabby Patties while dodging jellyfish, which honestly sounds like a perfect SpongeBob gaming experience.
Following that, the Jellyfish Jam runs from August 4 through August 17, giving players multiple opportunities to experience different aspects of the SpongeBob universe within the game.
SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit Goes Endless
This one’s particularly exciting for competitive players. Nickelodeon’s side-scrolling action game just launched a brand-new endless mode that strips away all the safety nets. No checkpoints, no extra lives, just you, SpongeBob, and increasingly difficult levels as you jump, bounce, slide, and fly-kick your way up the leaderboard.
The timing is perfect, as this endless mode launched today, giving players immediate access to test their skills in this more challenging format.
Other Character Crossovers Worth Mentioning
While SpongeBob is stealing the spotlight this month, Apple Arcade’s summer has been filled with character collaborations that deserve recognition.
The Bluey collaboration in Fruit Ninja Classic+ by Halfbrick Studios runs until September 19, transforming the classic fruit-slicing game with Bluey-themed wands, powers, dojos, and Easter eggs. It’s a perfect example of how beloved characters can breathe new life into familiar gameplay.
Meanwhile, Paddington has brought his suitcase full of creativity to Crayola Create and Play+ by Red Games Co. through August 26. The British-inspired world designed for his visit includes activities like decorating suitcases and enjoying marmalade ice cream by the sea, capturing the magical essence of a summer holiday.
Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month in the U.S., and new device purchasers get three months free. The service is also included in Apple One plans, which bundle it with other Apple services at different price points.
The family sharing aspect is particularly valuable, as up to six family members can access the entire catalog. When you consider that these exclusive crossover events are included in that monthly fee, along with access to over 200 games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, the value becomes clear.
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