Pac-Man Goes Battle Royale in Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs | Push Square

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Bandai Namco has announced Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs, which is essentially a battle royale spin on its iconic arcade series. While Pac-Man 99 has sort of already done that, this is a new take on the formula that's coming to a wider range of platforms — including PS5 and PS4.

In this version, a group of 64 players navigate 64 mazes, all connected via the tunnels on the edges of each. It's essentially a battle to be the last one standing as you eat pellets, fruit, and even other Pac-Men. As a match progresses, mazes will start to be eliminated, gradually shrinking the play space.

With cross-play, a bunch of power-ups to use, and cosmetic items to play dress-up with, it looks like it could be pretty good fun. Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs is due to release in early 2024.

What do you think of this one? Insert coin(s) in the comments section below.

Having grown up alongside PlayStation, Stephen has developed an eclectic taste in video games and a wide knowledge of the medium, from small indie gems to the biggest AAA blockbusters. Ever hopeful that the Burnout series makes a miraculous return.

I hope its free to play

I grew up with an OG Pac-Man (and Centipede) arcade cabinet in my basement. Namco's ability to constantly refresh Pac-Man to match the times and come up with truly compelling twists on the formula is seriously underrated.

I am completely all over this. Such a timeless concept adapted for modern sensibilities. Sign me up!

Quite a mouthful for a title.

A Pac-Man battle royale doesn't interest me in the slightest.

I do, however, completely approve of the name Chomp Champs.

Yes i love stuff like this, wish Tetris 99 would appear multi platform as well.

Curious timing that they announced this