'''''Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated''''' is an upcoming {{SBSP}} video game. It is set to be released for the {{W|Nintendo Switch}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}}, {{W|Xbox One}}, and {{W|personal computer|PC}}. It will be released on {{Time|June 23}}, {{Time|2020}}.<ref>https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-rehydrated/c35s5brnwl70?cid=msft_web_chart&ranMID=24542&ranEAID=0wLgH49VWzI&ranSiteID=0wLgH49VWzI-LEdOttAla36kKO83.1WI_w&epi=0wLgH49VWzI-LEdOttAla36kKO83.1WI_w&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2000142_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__jtd0q9jaqskftlmg0j1ncsypsu2xnyphzttobozl00%29%287593%29%281243925%29%280wLgH49VWzI-LEdOttAla36kKO83.1WI_w%29%28%29&irclickid=_jtd0q9jaqskftlmg0j1ncsypsu2xnyphzttobozl00&activetab=pivot:overviewtab#</ref> It is a remake of ''[[Battle for Bikini Bottom]]'', which was released in {{Time|2003}}. Like the original game, the player will control {{Link|SpongeBob}}, {{Link|Patrick}}, and {{Link|Sandy}} to save [[Bikini Bottom]] from the robot army created by {{Link|Plankton}}. A new multiplayer mode will be added and content that was cut from the original game will be added back in.<ref name="store.steampowered.com">Steam page for SpongeBob SquarePants Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated https://store.steampowered.com/app/969990/SpongeBob_SquarePants_Battle_for_Bikini_Bottom__Rehydrated/</ref>
'''''SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated''''' is an upcoming 3D platforming video game based on {{SBSP}}. It will be released for the {{W|PlayStation 4}}, {{W|Xbox One}}, {{W|Nintendo Switch}}, and {{W|personal computer|PC}} via {{W|Steam (service)|Steam}} on {{Time|June 23}}, {{Time|2020}}.<ref>https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-rehydrated/c35s5brnwl70?cid=msft_web_chart&ranMID=24542&ranEAID=0wLgH49VWzI&ranSiteID=0wLgH49VWzI-LEdOttAla36kKO83.1WI_w&epi=0wLgH49VWzI-LEdOttAla36kKO83.1WI_w&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2000142_aff_7593_1243925&tduid=%28ir__jtd0q9jaqskftlmg0j1ncsypsu2xnyphzttobozl00%29%287593%29%281243925%29%280wLgH49VWzI-LEdOttAla36kKO83.1WI_w%29%28%29&irclickid=_jtd0q9jaqskftlmg0j1ncsypsu2xnyphzttobozl00&activetab=pivot:overviewtab#</ref>
The game was officially revealed by {{W|THQ Nordic}} on {{Time|June 5}}, {{Time|2019}}.
''Rehydrated'' is a remake of the Heavy Iron Studios version of the original ''[[Battle for Bikini Bottom]]'', originally released in {{Time|2003}}. The player controls {{Link|SpongeBob}}, {{Link|Patrick}}, and {{Link|Sandy}} to defend [[Bikini Bottom]] from a robot army created by {{Link|Plankton}}. ''Rehydrated'' includes all of the original game's content and adds a new multiplayer mode, which will feature content cut from the original game.<ref name="store.steampowered.com">Steam page for SpongeBob SquarePants Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated https://store.steampowered.com/app/969990/SpongeBob_SquarePants_Battle_for_Bikini_Bottom__Rehydrated/</ref>
The first gameplay footage was shown at Gamescom 2019, which ran from {{Time|August 20}}-{{Time|August 24}}, {{Time|2019}}.<ref>https://twitter.com/THQNordic/status/1154014719386292225</ref>
''Rehydrated'' is being developed by {{W|Purple Lamp Studios}} and published by {{W|THQ Nordic}}. It was officially revealed on {{Time|June 5}}, {{Time|2019}}; the first gameplay footage was shown at Gamescom 2019 a month later.<ref>https://twitter.com/THQNordic/status/1154014719386292225</ref> Special physical editions were made available for pre-order in October 2019;<ref>https://thqnordic.com/article/spongebob-squarepants-battle-bikini-bottom-rehydrated-will-get-two-collectors-editions</ref> digital pre-orders became available on {{Time|April 16}}, {{Time|2020}}.
Pre-order for the game became available on {{Time|April 16}}, {{Time|2020}} for {{W|personal computer|PC}}, {{W|Xbox One}}, {{W|PlayStation 4}}, and {{W|Nintendo Switch}}.
==Plot==
==Plot==
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*Many of the tikis and robots have received redesigns.
*Many of the tikis and robots have received redesigns.
*When you get close to a robot, their eyes will turn red as they chase you.
*When you get close to a robot, their eyes will turn red as they chase you.
*When fighting King Jellyfish, the "Mini-boss" theme plays, instead of the regular "Jellyfish Fields" music.
*Two golden spatulas are only obtainable in jellyfish fields
*[[Hans]], who is supposed to take the player away whenever they go out of bounds, is not present in this version.
*[[Hans]], who is supposed to take the player away whenever they go out of bounds, is not present in this version.
*Characters now move and emote more during conversation scenes, and their mouths are fully articulate instead of just flapping up and down.
*Characters now move and emote more during conversation scenes, and their mouths are fully articulate instead of just flapping up and down.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===General===
===General===
*Just like the original game, this remake game will be released on the PC.
*This will be the first ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' video game:
*This will be the first ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' video game:
**to be released through Steam.
**to be released through Steam.
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**to use Unreal Engine 4 as the game engine.
**to use Unreal Engine 4 as the game engine.
*Unlike the original, this remake is confirmed to have an ESRB rating of Everyone 10 and Up.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mavvmHpfFP0</ref> This marks the second ''SpongeBob'' game that has an ESRB rating of E10+. The first is ''[[Plankton's Robotic Revenge]]'' from {{Time|2013}}.
*Unlike the original, this remake is confirmed to have an ESRB rating of Everyone 10 and Up.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mavvmHpfFP0</ref> This marks the second ''SpongeBob'' game that has an ESRB rating of E10+. The first is ''[[Plankton's Robotic Revenge]]'' from {{Time|2013}}.
*While the original game is well-known for containing many references to the show, this remake game is going to make references to newer episodes. The original game only makes references to the episodes from seasons 1-3 due to what was out at the time in {{Time|2003}}. Purple Lamp Studios felt it was necessary to add a little bit extra for the fans.<ref name="jackofallcontrollers.com">https://jackofallcontrollers.com/2020/02/18/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-rehydated-will-have-references-to-newer-episodes-of-the-show/</ref> So this remake is going to have some references to episodes that came out after {{Link|season 3}}.
[[File:Screenshot_20200308-2307202.png|thumb|250px|SpongeBob making the surprised face.]]
*While the original game is well-known for containing many references to the show, this remake game is going to make references to newer episodes and the movies. The original game only makes references to the episodes from seasons 1-3 due to what was out at the time in {{Time|2003}}. Purple Lamp Studios felt it was necessary to add a little bit extra for the fans.<ref name="jackofallcontrollers.com">https://jackofallcontrollers.com/2020/02/18/spongebob-squarepants-battle-for-bikini-bottom-rehydated-will-have-references-to-newer-episodes-of-the-show/</ref>
**For example, in the Jellyfish Fields level, when SpongeBob says, "Oh my gosh -- you're bald!" he makes his surprised face from ''[[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie]]'' (which he also does in "[[Scavenger Pants]]").
*Purple Lamp Studios noted that the original game was based on SpongeBob's {{Link|season 2}} design for his 3D model.<ref name="jackofallcontrollers.com"/> In this remake game, SpongeBob's 3D model is based on his {{Link|season 12}} design. The developers have stated that the 3D model change was due to how SpongeBob's shape and color have changed slightly between season 2 and 10 seasons later in season 12.
*Purple Lamp Studios noted that the original game was based on SpongeBob's {{Link|season 2}} design for his 3D model.<ref name="jackofallcontrollers.com"/> In this remake game, SpongeBob's 3D model is based on his {{Link|season 12}} design. The developers have stated that the 3D model change was due to how SpongeBob's shape and color have changed slightly between season 2 and 10 seasons later in season 12.
*Unlike previous PC versions of ''SpongeBob'' console video games, which are made by AWE Games, this game marks the first time that a ''SpongeBob'' game on PC will be the same as the console versions.
*Unlike previous PC versions of ''SpongeBob'' console video games, which are made by AWE Games and are very different to the console games, this game marks the first time that a ''SpongeBob'' game on PC will be the same as the console versions.
*The box art uses the 2009-2017 version of the ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' logo instead of the 2018-present day version of the logo.
*The box art uses the 2009-2017 version of the ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' logo instead of the 2018-present day version of the logo.
*On the box art, SpongeBob does the same pose as in the original box art except he does not wear his army helmet and his left eye is enlarged.
*On the box art, SpongeBob does the same pose as in the original box art except he does not wear his army helmet and his left eye is enlarged.
*Patrick is shown eating a throw fruit on the cover.
*Patrick is shown eating a throw fruit on the cover.
*On the PS4 and Xbox One covers, the [[Krusty Krab]] can be seen in front of the lighthouse, but [[SpongeBot SteelPants]] is missing from the background. On the Nintendo Switch cover, SpongeBot SteelPants can be seen in the background while the Krusty Krab is missing from the shot. The PC cover is somewhere in between, so it can fit both the Krusty Krab and SpongeBot SteelPants. This is due to the size of the game cases, as the PS4 and Xbox One cases are wider, the Nintendo Switch case is taller, and the PC case is just about in the middle.
*On the PS4 and Xbox One covers, the [[Krusty Krab]] can be seen in front of the lighthouse, but [[SpongeBot SteelPants]] is missing from the background. On the Nintendo Switch cover, SpongeBot SteelPants can be seen in the background while the Krusty Krab is missing from the shot. The PC cover is somewhere in between, so it can fit both the Krusty Krab and SpongeBot SteelPants. This is due to the size of the game cases, as the PS4 and Xbox One cases are wider, the Nintendo Switch case is taller, and the PC case is just about in the middle.
[[File:Screenshot_20200308-2307202.png|thumb|250px|SpongeBob making the surprised face.]]
*In the Jellyfish Fields level, when SpongeBob says, "Oh my gosh -- you're bald!" he makes his surprised face from ''[[The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie]]''.
**SpongeBob also does the same face in "[[Scavenger Pants]]."
*A well-known speedrunner of the original game, SHiFT, is a game tester for it.
*A well-known speedrunner of the original game, SHiFT, is a game tester for it.
*Unlike the original game, all of the voices remain unchanged; thus Mr. Krabs is still voiced by Joe Whyte from said version.
*All of the voices remain unchanged, thus Mr. Krabs is still voiced by Joe Whyte from the original version.
Rehydrated is a remake of the Heavy Iron Studios version of the original Battle for Bikini Bottom, originally released in 2003. The player controls SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy to defend Bikini Bottom from a robot army created by Plankton. Rehydrated includes all of the original game's content and adds a new multiplayer mode, which will feature content cut from the original game.[3]
Rehydrated is being developed by Purple Lamp Studios and published by THQ Nordic. It was officially revealed on June 5, 2019; the first gameplay footage was shown at Gamescom 2019 a month later.[4] Special physical editions were made available for pre-order in October 2019;[5] digital pre-orders became available on April 16, 2020.
Plot
The game will follow the same plot as the original. THQ Nordic's announcement featured the following overview: "Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. Want to save Bikini Bottom from lots of rampant robots? Of course, you do! Want to underpants bungee jump? Why wouldn’t you! Want to join forces in a brand new multiplayer mode? The battle is on!"[6]
There have been online petitions from fans wanting a Battle for Bikini Bottom remake as far back as 2014.[7][8][9] According to Gematsu, the game will be "faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor."[6]
THQ Nordic created a Flash-animated teaser trailer to announce the game. In it, SpongeBob wears his helmet from the original Battle for Bikini Bottom and even does the original pose from the box art. The trailer was released alongside a piece of concept artwork, showing shaded artwork of the playable characters: SpongeBob on top of a defeated robot, Patrick eating a throw fruit, and Sandy swinging on her lasso.
Rehydrated will also feature cut content from the original, including a cut boss fight with Robo-Squidward.[3]
Changes
(NOTE: This remake is currently in development, so anything listed here is based on the footage shown at Gamescom 2019, and may change over time.)
The graphics and visuals have been improved, making the game look a lot more realistic.
Many of the tikis and robots have received redesigns.
When you get close to a robot, their eyes will turn red as they chase you.
Hans, who is supposed to take the player away whenever they go out of bounds, is not present in this version.
Characters now move and emote more during conversation scenes, and their mouths are fully articulate instead of just flapping up and down.
Before a cutscene or major conversation scene starts, the scene goes to black and fades up on the first character who speaks.
A sound effect plays when advancing through the text box.
Trivia
General
This will be the first SpongeBob SquarePants video game:
Unlike the original, this remake is confirmed to have an ESRB rating of Everyone 10 and Up.[10] This marks the second SpongeBob game that has an ESRB rating of E10+. The first is Plankton's Robotic Revenge from 2013.
While the original game is well-known for containing many references to the show, this remake game is going to make references to newer episodes and the movies. The original game only makes references to the episodes from seasons 1-3 due to what was out at the time in 2003. Purple Lamp Studios felt it was necessary to add a little bit extra for the fans.[11]
For example, in the Jellyfish Fields level, when SpongeBob says, "Oh my gosh -- you're bald!" he makes his surprised face from The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (which he also does in "Scavenger Pants").
Purple Lamp Studios noted that the original game was based on SpongeBob's season 2 design for his 3D model.[11] In this remake game, SpongeBob's 3D model is based on his season 12 design. The developers have stated that the 3D model change was due to how SpongeBob's shape and color have changed slightly between season 2 and 10 seasons later in season 12.
Unlike previous PC versions of SpongeBob console video games, which are made by AWE Games and are very different to the console games, this game marks the first time that a SpongeBob game on PC will be the same as the console versions.
The box art uses the 2009-2017 version of the SpongeBob SquarePants logo instead of the 2018-present day version of the logo.
On the box art, SpongeBob does the same pose as in the original box art except he does not wear his army helmet and his left eye is enlarged.
Patrick is shown eating a throw fruit on the cover.
On the PS4 and Xbox One covers, the Krusty Krab can be seen in front of the lighthouse, but SpongeBot SteelPants is missing from the background. On the Nintendo Switch cover, SpongeBot SteelPants can be seen in the background while the Krusty Krab is missing from the shot. The PC cover is somewhere in between, so it can fit both the Krusty Krab and SpongeBot SteelPants. This is due to the size of the game cases, as the PS4 and Xbox One cases are wider, the Nintendo Switch case is taller, and the PC case is just about in the middle.
A well-known speedrunner of the original game, SHiFT, is a game tester for it.
All of the voices remain unchanged, thus Mr. Krabs is still voiced by Joe Whyte from the original version.
