Set after the events of the film Sponge Out of Water, SpongeBob HeroPants finds Bikini Bottom thrown into disarray as SpongeBob's dreams begins coming to life. Players take control of the absorbent icon and his friends Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and Plankton as they try to restore order by using the superpowers bestowed upon them by Bubbles the Talking Dolphin. The action finds gamers in prehistoric, war-zone, and candy-coated versions of Bikini Bottom where they will explore, solve puzzles, battle bosses, and upgrade their skills.