Keeping up the tempo!

On July 23, 2026, the third and final wave of Rhythm Heaven Groove (EU: Rhythm Paradise Groove) icons was added to Nintendo Switch Online.

Wave 4 is available now until July 30, 2026, at 00:59 UTC and includes the following:

  • 9 Characters (10 Platinum Points each)
    • Of the 9 Characters, all 9 are NEW
  • 3 Backgrounds (5 Platinum Points each)
    • Of the 3 Backgrounds, all 3 are NEW
  • 3 Frames (5 Platinum Points each)
    • Of the 3 Backgrounds, all 3 are NEW

Images of the new icons can be seen pictured here:

About Rhythm Heaven Groove / Rhythm Paradise Groove:

Tune in and groove

Get ready to use your ears!: Time your button presses to the beat across a splashy collection of games that will challenge your rhythm. Catch flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, swing sledgehammers, and more. Feast your ears on catchy original music while you focus, including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku♂.

Find the beat across absurd games: Listen for each game’s beat, button-press actions, and cues that show the tempo. Some games might try to trick your eyes, so keep an ear perked!

  • Listen for the beat
  • Catch, hop, flex, and more
  • Keep up the rhythm!

Get grooving solo: From flapping umbrellas to tossing frogs, you’ll find all kinds of ways to put your tempo to the test across over 80 single-player games.

Hoop Trundling: Time for a jog! Keep the beat and jump over hoops. The key? Listen for “pa pi pu pe po” and jump on the last one.

Team up or compete: Gather up to 3 friends* around a single system and stir up a chaotic cadence in over 30 multiplayer games! Join forces towards mutual victory or strive for the best timing.

Rhythm Tweezers: Take turns plucking a very hairy onion. Use both hands and stay sharp—it’s game over if the team fails!

Tennis Quest: This isn’t your usual friendly tennis match. Work together to defeat the monsters. It’s the start of an epic journey!

Cake Wait: It’s snack time and there won’t be seconds, so grab your share just as the clock strikes 3. Oh, I’m hungry!

Battle monsters with the magic of rhythm in Beatspell: Progress in the game to unlock Beatspell, a single-player mode where you take on monsters with rhythm-based spells.

Time your spells: Tap buttons to the right beat to cast a spell. Hurl fire at your enemies, heal yourself, and more. What spells will strike a chord when you face down your foes?


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By Jack Longman

In 2015, when rumours of the NX and Zelda U were everywhere, my brother and I started Miketendo64 and we've been running it ever since. As the Editor-in-Chief, I have attended video gaming events in three different countries, been to preview events, and penned more than 4,000 articles to date, ranging from news, to features, reviews, interviews and guides. I love gaming and I love all things Nintendo. I also love Networking, so don't be afaid to reach out. Email: contact@miketendo64.com / jack.lo@miketendo64.com Website: https://miketendo64.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVMO4QgcniAjhLxoyc9n8Q

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