Samba De Amigo: Party Central Release Date Set For August, Sonic Music DLC Announced

Samba de Amigo Party Central was a big hit when it first came out in February. Many people who remember the Dreamcast/Arcade game from 2000 with nostalgia were excited. Release date for rhythm game that has players shaking maracas in time to popular music is now known. The Switch-exclusive game will transform Joy-Cons to maracas on August 29, so players can start preparing their Joy-Cons. 

Samba de Amigo: Party Central’s launch soundtrack already features 40 popular tracks from artists like Ariana Grande, Kesha, Nicki Minaj, and Carly Rae Jepsen, as well as some tracks from Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Forces. Sega fans can expect to see more Sonic content, including “City Escape”, “Fist Bumper” and other Sega games, in the future.

Sonic Music Pack contains “Open Your Heart”, “Reach for the Stars”, and “I’m Here,” from Sonic Colors: Ultimate. Sega Music DLC Pack features “Bakamitai – Taxi Driver Edition” from Yakuza, as well as “Go Go Cheer Girl!” from Space Channel 5: Part 2, and “Rhythm Thief Theme” from “Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure.

These DLCs are all included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. This will be sold on the Nintendo eShop at $50. Digital Deluxe Version also contains special costumes for Sonic and Tails as well as Space Channel 5 Super Monkey Ball Super Monkey Ball. The $40 standard edition includes all the costumes.

Samba De Amigo Party Central is coming to Switch on 29 August. See our announcement coverage and first trailer for more information on this game.