Super Bomberman R 1.4 Update Adds Castlevania And Gradius-Inspired Characters

One of the new stages coming to Super Bomberman R in the 1.4 patch
One of the new stages coming to Super Bomberman R in the 1.4 patch Konami

The latest patch for Super Bomberman R is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Update 1.4 adds new characters, new stages, bug fixes and more to the latest entry in the Bomberman franchise.

To download the update, make sure your Switch is turned on and connected to the internet. All you should have to do is turn on your system and start the game to begin the download and installation of the patch.

Some highlights of the patch include three new characters, each inspired by different games. The characters include a Silent Hill Pyramid Head guy, a Castlevania Simon Belmont character and even a character made to look like the spaceship from Gradius . There are also four new stages to buy and a new game mode. The game mode, Team Battle, sees players break up into groups. The team with the last members still standing wins the match.

With the addition of the four new levels, there are now 16 different areas to get your Bomberman on. There are now a total of 17 characters to choose from.

Super Bomberman R 1.4 Patch Notes

The full patch notes for the 1.4 update to Super Bomberman R are as follows:

  • Three new characters are now available in the shop. (Vic Viper Bomber, Simon Belmont Bomber, Pyramid Head Bomber)

  • Four new VS stages are now available in the shop. (Conveyor Belt Classic, Panic Factory, Plain Floor, Desert Fort)

  • Two new series of accessories are now available in the shop. (Item and Snowflake series)

  • Other than Battle Royale, the Team Battle is now available as a Battle Rule. In this mode, the team with the last survivor wins the match.

  • There are now more ways to win Gems and more Gems available. (Previously Gems could only be earned in the League Battle, but now all VS modes provide Gems.)

  • Adjusted the movement speed of the Power Zone.

  • Other small bugs have been fixed.

So what do you think? Are you excited about any of the new items and characters coming in the 1.4 update? What do you hope is added in a future patch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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