Bubsy 4D was released for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 22 May 2026. Developed by Fabraz and published by Atari, it brings Bubsy back into 3D for a new intergalactic platforming adventure. The series has always carried a very particular reputation, and Bubsy 4D appears fully aware of that history, leaning into the character’s wise-cracking personality while giving him a broader movement system, larger levels and a space-themed setup built around alien planets, robotic sheep and a race to recover the Golden Fleece.

The story begins with Bubsy’s old enemies, the Woolies, stealing all of Earth’s sheep. At first, that does not seem to be Bubsy’s problem, but things quickly change when the sheep overthrow their captors and return as dangerous BaaBots, now empowered by Woolie technology. Their target is Bubsy’s most prized possession, the Golden Fleece, pushing him into a journey across space with help from a group of familiar friends and associates. It is a deliberately silly setup, but that suits a game built around cartoon energy, platforming chaos and a character who has never been shy about making noise.

Bubsy’s movement is central to the experience. Players can run, jump, glide, claw up walls and pounce off enemies, giving the bobcat a more flexible toolset for navigating the game’s craft-themed worlds. The new hairball form adds another layer, allowing Bubsy to roll, bounce and launch himself around levels at high speed. That expanded moveset is important because modern 3D platformers depend heavily on feel: movement needs to be expressive enough for skilled players, but approachable enough for newcomers. Bubsy 4D is clearly aiming to serve both sides of that audience.

Each world takes Bubsy to a new intergalactic location, with craft-themed environments leading towards BaaBot boss battles. The structure gives the game a classic platforming rhythm: explore, collect, master movement, overcome enemies and then face a larger challenge at the end of the stage or world. The collection element is also prominent, with yarn scattered throughout the adventure. Yarn can be spent on stylish new outfits, giving players a reason to search carefully and replay areas beyond simply reaching the exit.

Progression also comes through hidden blueprints found in levels. These unlock new moves and upgrades, adding another layer to exploration. That gives Bubsy 4D more than a straightforward start-to-finish platforming structure, as players who investigate thoroughly can expand what Bubsy is able to do. It also supports the game’s broader collectathon feel, where secrets, upgrades, time trials and cosmetic rewards all sit alongside the main journey. For players who enjoy clearing every corner of a level, that structure should provide plenty to chase.

The game also has a clear speedrunning angle. Fabraz designed the new platforming moveset to support both beginners and advanced players, and each level includes a time trial. Players can upload their best runs to online leaderboards and race against other players’ ghost data, turning completed stages into repeatable challenges. That feature gives Bubsy 4D a stronger long-term hook, especially for players who enjoy shaving seconds off a route, mastering momentum and finding the fastest way through a platforming space.

Bubsy 4D also leans into personality through its supporting cast and soundtrack. Players can chat with characters including Terri, Terry, Virgil and Oblivia, giving the adventure a wider sense of cast beyond Bubsy himself. The soundtrack by Fat Bard incorporates elements of jazz, big band, electro-swing and more, which should help give the game a lively identity to match its bright worlds and fast movement. For a character known as much for attitude as mechanics, that sense of style matters.

Bubsy 4D is best understood as a self-aware revival of a famously divisive platforming mascot, rebuilt with a modern 3D moveset and a stronger focus on expressive movement. Its appeal lies in colourful worlds, collectathon structure, speedrun-friendly level design, unlockable upgrades, cosmetic rewards and a deliberately playful sci-fi premise. For players who enjoy 3D platformers with momentum, personality and replayable challenges, it offers Bubsy another chance to prove there is still life in the wise-cracking bobcat’s claws.

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