SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Leaks via Age Ratings – What We Know

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide has leaked – not through a flashy trailer or surprise announcement, but via two age rating boards. First appearing on South Korea’s GRAC and then Germany’s USK, the game now feels less like a secret and more like an early arrival waiting for its moment in the spotlight.

The South Korean board rates it for ages 12 and up due to “minor violence, explosions, and minor bodily harm.” Meanwhile, Germany’s USK thinks it’s safe for kids as young as six. Either way, the sponge is coming back – this time to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Notably absent? The Nintendo Switch 2, raising questions about platform priorities or development timelines.

While this isn’t technically a “leak” in the traditional sense (there’s no gameplay, trailer, or even a logo), it’s enough to stir the community. With Summer Game Fest and IGN Live in full swing, it’s likely that publisher THQ Nordic was saving this for a timed reveal – which now feels slightly preempted.

The SpongeBob game catalog is deep and weird. From platformers to party games, tennis matches to kart racers, we’ve seen it all. But recent titles have been… hit or miss. Fans still revere Battle for Bikini Bottom as a gold standard, while The Cosmic Shake disappointed many with its clunky mechanics and uninspired design. And don’t even get started on The Patrick Star Game, which, while charming in parts, felt more like a tech demo than a full experience.

So here’s hoping Titans of the Tide isn’t just another quick cash-in with a familiar face. Fans are asking – no, begging – for a solid, creative SpongeBob adventure with heart, smart level design, and the kind of quirky humor that made the franchise iconic in the first place. Whether this is a platformer, RPG, or something totally new, it needs the right team behind it.

With official announcements likely just around the corner, one thing’s for sure: SpongeBob’s tide is rising again. Let’s hope it’s worth the swim.