Today marks the launch of the Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum N Fun Private Match Update. The free update will allow you to compete against friends in private matches online.

All you’ll need to do is set a passcode, then have your friend enter the same passcode to get you into the same game. It’s not an uncommon means of security, used in plenty of games with a private lobby system.

You can challenge your friend to score battles, where you compete on the same song to see who can get the better performance score. Essentially, it’s a great way to recreate the arcade experience of Taiko while still staying home.

This is a great update given the current social climate, which sees many arcades losing money due to the raging Covid-19 pandemic.

Taiko No Tatsujin itself is an arcade staple, thanks to its much simpler inputs compared to rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution, which end up being a full body workout. With the release of Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum N Fun on Nintendo Switch, the experience has since been further simplified.

The Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum N Fun Private Match Update is available for download now, for free on the Nintendo Switch.

Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum N Fun

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Release Date: 2018-07-19

Nintendo Switch

• Shake the Joy-Con™ controller using the Drumstick Grip! Swing down the Joy-Con™ to make a DON and diagonally to make a KA. HD rumble makes you feel like you're really hitting a drum! • Featuring special characters! They will help you with DONs and KAs, and drumrolls. Splatoon 2's Inkling and Kirby from Kirby's Dream Land will join! Let's try out new songs! • Party Mode: Max 4 players! Share the Joy-Con™ with up to 4 players. 20 songs, 2 difficulty levels! Prepare a controller for each player. Joy-Con™ can be used separately. • Play YOUR way! Compatible with TV, tabletop, and handheld modes! You can use up to 4 Nintendo Switch™ consoles to play locally! Each player needs a copy of the game. • +70 songs! Even Super Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 2!