Super Bomberman R Adds New Grand Prix Mode, New Characters, Stages, And More In Ver. 2.0

Super Bomberman R went live with its Version 2.0 update that introduces a new Battle Mode called “Grand Prix” as well as some new character and accessories at the shop, and plenty more.

The above is a new video showing the Grand Prix mode in action.

Here are the full details from Konami’s patch notes:

• The new Battle Mode “Grand Prix” has been added.

• The Grand Prix mode offers the following new features from normal battles.
  • Each battle is 2 rounds and the team with the most total points wins.
  • Each character has different power-ups.
  • When you lose a life in the Grand Prix mode, you are resurrected after a certain time instead of turning into a Miso Bomb.
  • Soft blocks will start falling after a certain time has elapsed.

• You can play with the following two rules.
  • Crystal – Compete points by collecting the crystals in the stage.
  • Basic Bomber – Compete points by defeating the opponent team.

• The Bomberman Bros. each have different individual characteristics but can equip a cartridge to gain features and special abilities of other characters.

• Up to 6 Nintendo Switch can be connected in the Grand Prix mode for a network battle.

• 10 new characters are available in the shop.
  • Option Bomber – A
  • Option Bomber – B
  • Reiko Bomber
  • Shiori Fujisaki Bomber
  • Jehuty Bomber
  • Anubis Bomber
  • Dracula Bomber
  • Princess Tomato Bomber
  • Bubble Head Bomber
  • Goemon Bomber

• The Bomber Planet World can be accessed when beating the Story Mode in Standard Mode.

• Two new Battle Stages for Standard Mode are available in the shop.
  • Nine Areas
  • Critical Path

• 9 new accessories are available in the shop.
  • Starry Sky Solar System Series
  • Crab Series
  • Castlevania Series
  • Gradius Series
  • Silent Hill Series
  • Rumble Roses Series
  • Zone of the Ender Series
  • Tokimeki Memorial Series
  • Mystical Ninja Series

• The performance of Belmont Bomber, Vic Viper Bomber and Pyramid Head Bomber’s special abilities have been adjusted.

• The punch and kick controls have been slightly adjusted.

• The camera work has been slightly adjusted.

• Fixed other various small bugs.

Super Bomberman R is available on the Nintendo Switch.