Publisher Atari and developer Fabraz have announced Bubsy 4D for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG). A release date was not announced.
“Bubsy has always had a reputation—some of it notable, some of it infamous,” said Atari vice president of games Ethan Stearns in a press release. “But through it all, Bubsy has remained memorable, and we felt the character deserved a truly great game behind it. In teaming up with Fabraz, we believe we’ve finally delivered just that with Bubsy 4D: a fresh take that both respects the past and brings something entirely new to the table.”
Fabraz’ Fabian Rastorfer added, “It’s been a wild ride to work on a sequel to Bubsy 3D, considering its infamous legacy. It was really important for us to take this challenge seriously by both identifying what’s made the bobcat stick around for so long, while also reinventing parts of the series to work better. I believe Bubsy’s move-set is stronger than ever and anyone who’s played our previous games will feel right at home with this expressive 3D platformer. I’m incredibly proud of the world we’ve created and I can’t WAIT to see everyone’s reactions to this announcement. Surprise!”
Here is an overview of the game, via Atari:
About
Join Bubsy on a new, intergalactic, platforming adventure! Yeah, we couldn’t believe it either. The world’s most infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality—in space! Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong?
Bubsy’s longstanding enemies, the fleece-obsessed Woolies, have stolen all of the Earth’s sheep. Oh well, that ain’t Bubsy’s problem. Until the sheep overthrow their captors and return as deadly BaaBots, empowered by Woolie technology, determined to steal Bubsy’s most prized possession, The Golden Fleece.
With the help of his motley crew of acquaintances, Bubsy must journey through space to defeat the BaaBots and take back the Golden Fleece. Luckily, he’s acquired some new skills to navigate the expansive, craft-themed levels. Bubsy can leap, glide, claw his way up walls, and pounce off enemies. He can also puff up into a new hairball form to roll at blistering speeds.
The team at Fabraz crafted this expressive new moveset to cater to beginners and speedrun enthusiasts alike. Once you’ve mastered Bubsy’s clawsome new moves, show off your skills by uploading your best level times to the online leaderboards for other players to race against!
Key Features
- Explore intergalactic, craft-themed worlds, each ending in a BaaBot boss battle.
- New hairball form allows you to roll, bounce, and launch your way around.
- An expressive platforming moveset supports both beginner and advanced levels of play.
- Spend yarn to purrchase stylish new outfits, or collect a hidden blueprint in each level to unlock new moves and upgrades.
- Tackle each level’s time trial, upload your best run, and race against other players’ ghost data.
- Chat with a cast of furmiliar friends including Terri, Terry, Virgil, and Oblivia.
- Pawsitively funky soundtrack by Fat Bard, incorporating elements of jazz, big band, electro-swing and more.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.