New SpongeBob Game Unexpectedly Released on PlayStation 4 and 5

Sure thing, let’s dive into this — no pun intended.

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Oh man, so SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off just sort of popped up out of nowhere on the PS4 and PS5. Seriously, wasn’t it just a mobile game? And now, abracadabra, it’s on consoles. They’ve ditched the microtransactions, too. Not that I’m complaining—because who doesn’t love progression the old-school way?

I can just imagine the SpongeBob fans, all buzzing with excitement. First, they get their mitts on this game and next, there’s another SpongeBob gig on the horizon, set for 2025. THQ Nordic is cooking something new, bringing us back into the deep blue sea. Why do I keep hearing that “under the sea” tune in my head?

Now, let’s talk visuals because I saw this image—SpongeBob in some kind of action-packed, movie-like scene. Think Spider-Verse vibes, if that makes sense. It’s like they took the idea of a spatula with all the bells and whistles—yes, turbo drive included—and decided to animate SpongeBob into it. Quite the trip, right?

Anyway, back to the game at hand! This fast-food cooking spectacle lets you set up your own kitchen in Bikini Bottom. You can trick it out, make it your own. (Why do I want to hang a neon sign that says “Krabby Patty Palace?”) You’ll see the usual suspects: Patrick Star, Squidward—ready to pester you while you whip up dishes. No more dreaded grind, thank Neptune. Just cook, decorate, progress, repeat. Plus, this version has four special power-ups. What are they? Pure magic or pure chaos? Who knows until you try them.

And if you’re itching to get it, the game’s $14.99 on both PlayStations. Or, you know, you can grab it on other platforms. It’s still floating around for free on Android and iOS, but there you’ll get the microtransactions. Nintendo Switch has a version too—same price, special power-ups, yada yada. Even plays on Switch 2. Shadow Fox style, it was quietly released like a secret Krabby Patty formula back in the day.

SpongeBob’s on a roll these days. Remember when the Battle for Bikini Bottom remake dropped in ’21? It’s like they started a comeback tour. He’s been in other games too—Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Minecraft, Fall Guys… Oh, and don’t forget about The Cosmic Shake in ’23. Now, it’s like everyone’s just chilling, waiting for the next big thing in ’25 while flipping virtual burgers with Krusty Cook-Off.

So, yeah, that’s pretty much the lowdown on all things SpongeBob gaming right now. Dive in if you’re game. See what I did there? Dive in? Ah, never mind.