[1][2][3][4] The single-player campaign was reported to be reminiscent of Bomberman 64: The Second Attack, as two players could cooperate locally using special bomb types unavailable in the multiplayer mode to resolve puzzles while navigating obstacles and defeating enemies.

[6][7] In January 2011, gameplay footage was showcased during a video reel for upcoming 3DS games and the title was now planned for an Autumn 2011 release with Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle.

[8][9][10] However, on the same month, it was reported that Konami was in process of converting Hudson into a wholly owned subsidiary, as the company wanted to acquire their intellectual properties and experience in the mobile phone markeplace.

[11] Two months afterwards, Japanese magazine Famitsu reported in their March 24, 2011 issue that Bomberman, Bonk and Omega Five were cancelled for the 3DS, however a Konami representative stated that the company would continue to publish Hudson Soft-developed titles but said games were not confirmed.

[12][13][14][15] Another Konami representative later stated to Wired's Jason Schreier that the cancellation announcement was not true and the company planned to showcase the game at E3 2011, which ultimately never occurred.