Key Highlights:
- SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 launches on Apple Arcade on 4 December with a co-op mode.
- SpongeBob and Plankton team up in a new platforming adventure across Bikini Bottom.
- You can play as both characters, using their different abilities to solve puzzles and beat bosses.
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Nickelodeon has confirmed that SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 arrives on 4 December, giving Apple Arcade subscribers a new platforming sequel that expands the original in almost every way. Developed by Old Skull Games, the follow-up brings a fresh story, sharper level design, and a surprising twist: SpongeBob and Plankton are working together.
A New Mystery in Bikini Bottom
The sequel opens with a strange crisis. The Krusty Krab’s fry cook station has vanished, several of Plankton’s inventions have gone missing, and a new mastermind is quietly pulling the strings. The twist here is that SpongeBob and Plankton need each other. Their partnership drives the whole story, and you can swap between them at any time to solve puzzles using their unique abilities.
From what I’ve seen from the gameplay trailer and details in the official Apple press release, this dual-character approach feels like the biggest upgrade over the first game. The puzzles look much smarter this time, and the ability to switch roles on the fly adds a layer of strategy you simply didn’t have in the original.
SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 Gameplay Trailer
One of the standout additions is local co-op. You can team up with friends or family and play through the adventure together, with each player controlling either SpongeBob or Plankton.
It is a simple feature, but it gives the game far more replay value, especially for younger players or anyone who enjoys shared couch co-op sessions.
Familiar Locations, New Challenges
Fans can expect a tour through well-known locations from the show, including:
- Bikini Bottom
- Dead Eye Gulch
- Goo Lagoon
Each area introduces new puzzles, boss encounters and platforming sections. Old Skull Games has gone for a more varied level flow too, mixing tighter action sequences with slower puzzle rooms that make good use of both characters’ abilities.
Apple Arcade’s no-ads, no-microtransactions approach naturally suits this type of game. You get uninterrupted sessions focused on movement, timing and exploration. Controls are quick and responsive, and the bite-sized level format works well for short bursts of play.
Pricing and Availability
SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 launches 4 December exclusively on Apple Arcade, which costs $6.99 USD per month and includes a one-month free trial. New Apple device purchases also come with three months of Arcade at no extra cost.
The game will be playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, so players can pick up and continue their progress anywhere.