Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival launches in September 2022

Bandai Namco announced a release date for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is set for this fall.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is launching on September 22nd in Japan and on September 23rd worldwide on Nintendo Switch. Furthermore, a “Taiko Music Pass” subscription will be available for the game at launch, giving players access to over 500 more songs.

Preorders for a physical copy of the game are now available on the Bandai Namco store, as well as an official Taiko no Tatsujin drum controller, which is also up for preorder.

Here’s a new trailer:

Here’s a rundown on the February-announced game:

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

Get ready to beat the drum in rhythm with Don-Chan! Join an amazing musical adventure, alone or with friends!
Join Don-chan and your guide, Kumokun on a journey to becoming a Taiko master. With new songs and modes, your rhythmic adventure awaits!

The latest Taiko no Tatsujin game is coming to Nintendo Switch! Drum to 76 boppin’ beats, including an orchestral version of the main theme from The Legend of Zelda, as well as “Gurenge,” “Feel Special” and “Racing into the Night.” Face off against each other in the new mode, Great Drum Toy War, or put on a live concert with friends in DON-chan Band. Plus, a paid in-game subscription service that gives you access to over 500 songs will be available at launch.

• New Modes – Have fun with up to 4 players in Donkatsu Toy Wars and Donchan Band.
• New and Classic Songs – With up to 76 songs in the game and hundreds more online, there is a song for everyone to enjoy.
• Welcome to Omiko City – Join Don-chan and your guide, Kumokun on a journey to becoming a Taiko master.