Super Bomberman Collection
Eight Bomberman games compiled with new features and localizations.
In 2026, Red Art Games developed and Konami published Super Bomberman Collection, a compilation of eight games from the Bomberman series. The set focuses on the Super Bomberman subseries, originally created by Hudson Soft before Konami acquired the company in 2011. It launched digitally on February 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S, and was met with positive reviews.
The collection includes the five SNES Super Bomberman titles—Super Bomberman (1993) through Super Bomberman 5 (1997)—plus the SNES puzzle spin-off Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W (1995), which was added in a free update. Two bonus NES games, Bomberman (1985) and Bomberman II (1991), bring the total to eight. All SNES games are playable in Japanese and English; Super Bomberman 4, 5, and Panic Bomber W, previously unreleased outside Japan, received their first English localizations. Players can use save states and rewind in any game. A boss rush mode for each Super Bomberman game challenges players to defeat all bosses in the shortest time with limited lives.
Players can adjust screen resolution, apply filters and borders, and "unbox" 3D recreations of each SNES game’s regional box art and cartridges, plus read original instruction manuals. A "BOMB Radio" feature lets users listen to soundtracks and create custom playlists, while a gallery contains over 200 images, including artwork and behind-the-scenes material. All six SNES games support up to four-player multiplayer (five in Super Bomberman 3–5), with the Nintendo Switch 2 version enabling single-copy multiplayer via GameShare.
The collection was announced during a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on February 5, 2026, and released digitally immediately after. A free update on August 20 added Panic Bomber W. A physical release is set for August 25, including Panic Bomber W on all platforms except Nintendo Switch. Deluxe and collector’s editions with extra physical goods are also planned.
According to Metacritic, the collection received generally favorable reviews. OpenCritic reported a 93% critic recommendation rate, calling it "mighty." Retro Gamer praised the compilation as "generally very good" but noted the absence of online multiplayer.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Super Bomberman Collection
- Developer
- Red Art Games
- Publisher
- Konami
- Series
- Bomberman
- Producer
- Kyo Takashimizu
- Director
- Tatsunori Matsuo
- Released
- WW · February 5, 2026
- Genre
- Action, maze, party
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · PlayStation 5 · Windows · Xbox Series X/S
- Artist
- Tsubasa Haguri
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Super Bomberman Collection includes the five Super Bomberman games originally released for Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES): Super Bomberman (1993), Super Bomberman 2 (1994), Super Bomberman 3 (1995), Super Bomberman 4 (1996), and Super Bomberman 5 (1997). A sixth SNES game, the puzzle game spin-off Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W (1995), was added in a free update. It also includes two bonus NES games, Bomberman (1985) and Bomberman II (1991), for a total of eight games. The SNES games are playable in both Japanese and English; Super Bomberman 4, 5, and Panic Bomber W, which were never released outside of Japan, were localized into English for the first time for this release. Players can create save states and rewind gameplay in any of the games. A boss rush mode for each of the Super Bomberman games challenges players to defeat all of that game's bosses in the shortest total time with limited lives. The collection allows players to configure the screen resolution for each game, as well as enable optional filters and borders. Players can 'unbox' 3D recreations of each SNES game's box art and cartridges from each region, as well as read their original instruction manuals. A 'BOMB Radio' option allows players to listen to each game's soundtrack and create custom playlists, and a gallery menu includes over 200 images, including artwork and behind the scenes materials. All six SNES games support multiplayer for up to four players, expanded to five players in Super Bomberman 3–5, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version supporting single-copy multiplayer via the system's GameShare function.
Reader's Guide
Super Bomberman Collection received generally favorable reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received 'mighty' approval, being recommended by 93% of critics. Retro Gamer called the collection 'generally very good', but criticized the lack of online multiplayer options. The collection is notable for localizing three SNES games that were never released outside of Japan—Super Bomberman 4, Super Bomberman 5, and Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W—into English for the first time. Its shadow drop on February 5, 2026, during a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and the subsequent free update adding Panic Bomber W on August 20, highlight a modern distribution strategy. The physical release, scheduled for August 25, includes Panic Bomber W in all versions except on Nintendo Switch, and will also be available in deluxe and collector's editions containing additional physical goods. The collection's inclusion of save states, rewind, boss rush mode, and extensive extras like 3D box art recreations, instruction manuals, a music player, and a gallery of over 200 images positions it as a comprehensive preservation effort for the Bomberman series.
Did You Know?
- Super Bomberman Collection was shadow dropped on February 5, 2026, immediately after a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
- Three SNES games in the collection—Super Bomberman 4, Super Bomberman 5, and Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W—were localized into English for the first time.
- A free update on August 20, 2026, added Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the collection.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 version supports single-copy multiplayer via the system's GameShare function.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Super Bomberman Collection?
Released in February 2026, it is a digital anthology of eight Bomberman games built around the Super Bomberman subseries. Red Art Games developed the package and Konami published it across multiple modern platforms.
What titles are included in Super Bomberman Collection?
The compilation gathers all five SNES Super Bomberman releases from 1993 through 1997, adds the SNES puzzle spin-off, and includes two further entries to reach a total of eight games.
Who developed and published Super Bomberman Collection?
Red Art Games handled the development work, while Konami published the title as part of its ongoing stewardship of the Bomberman IP following the 2011 Hudson Soft acquisition.
Why does Super Bomberman Collection matter to the franchise?
It unites the full SNES-era Super Bomberman lineup in one modern package with refreshed localizations and added features, giving current-generation players their first easy access to these 1990s classics.
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