Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection news & patch notes

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Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is on sale this week if you're in the mood for some quality time with everyone's favorite wisecracking bobcat, and let's be honest, who isn't? If you've been on the fence, now's the purrfect time to jump in!

Speaking of "purrfect" games, Steam Next Fest officially starts today! If you haven't had a chance to try the Bubsy 4D demo, it contains the beginning of the game (tutorial + first three levels) and lets you unlock select moves and customization options. Your data will also carry over into the full game!

Give the game a wishlist if you enjoyed your time with the demo!

Also be sure to check out the broadcast tab on the Bubsy 4D page to see a very special B-list celebrity playing along!

(NOTE: Stream is pre-recorded)

Following the incredible reaction to the announcement and playable demo at Gamescom and PAX, we’re bringing an expanded demo to players as part of Steam Next Fest. In this expanded demo, players will have access to four levels in the campaign (tutorial + first three levels) AND be able to compete for best time on the speedrunning leaderboard. Use the wide variety of moves available and find new ways to shave seconds of your best times!

The demo will also give players a taste of what the larger game has in store. Get a jump start in unlocking new abilities and outfits with earned blueprints and yarn balls in the levels and carry your progress to the full game when it releases in 2026!

• Fixed fullscreen graphical issues.
• Fixed further reported control/camera/gameplay issues in Bubsy 3D Refurbished Edition.
• Updated select music tracks in the Music Player.
• Fixed select localization issues.

Depending on your point of reference, Bubsy is either a figure to be revered or reprimanded for his stamp on platforming history. Fortunately, thanks to our friends at Limited Run Games, you can experience the history of this legendary bobcat through his classic adventures in the upcoming Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection. LRG has leveraged their Carbon Engine to ensure each game gets it’s proper shake with some additional quality-of-life features, but you’ll have to watch/listen to learn the details. Joining me for this are LRG’s Audi Sorlie (Producer), Joe Modzeleski (Development Director), and Sam Brown (Release Manager and Atari Bubsy enthusiast).

Wishlist Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection:

Join Bubsy on an intergalactic, platforming adventure! The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. 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 return as deadly BaaBots, empowered by Woolie technology, to steal The Golden Fleece. Bubsy must journey through space to stop the BaaBots and reclaim the Fleece with the help of his motley crew of acquaintances. 

Luckily, Bubsy has acquired new skills to navigate the craft-themed levels. He can leap, glide, flip, claw 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. 

A 3D PLATFORMING ADVENTURE – IN SPACE!

Features

INTERGALACTIC 3D PLATFORMER

New craft-themed worlds, clawsome moves, and epic boss battles. What more could you want? 

EVEN MORE CATITUDE

The world’s most infamous, wise-cracking bobcat is back. Bubsy brings even more purrsonality and puns in this new adventure. 

NEW HAIRBALL FORM

Puff up into a hairball to bounce around and roll at blistering speeds. 

ONLINE LEADERBOARDS

Upload your best speedrun times to online leaderboards for other players to see (and try to beat).

PAWSITIVELY FUNKY SOUNDTRACK

Music by Fat Bard, incorporating elements of jazz, big band, electro-swing and more.

That's right Bubsy fans, Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection releases digitally on September 9, 2025!

First appearing in 1993, the wise-cracking Bobcat found instant fame through a series of platforming adventures, raising smiles with his constant puns, tight gameplay and loveable cast of characters. Now, some 32 years later, the loveable furball makes a triumphant return, purrfect for long time fans or newcomers to his brand of anarchic entertainment.

So what’s in store for retro feline fanatics who are willing to take on this trained purr-fessional?

Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection contains SIX classic Bubsy titles:

• Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (Super & Mega versions)

• Bubsy II (Super, Mega and Portable version)

• Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales

• Bubsy is 3D in “The Furbitten Planet”

• Yamaneko Bubsy no Daibouken

• Bubsy 3D ReFurBished

But that's not all!

Discerning fans of the iconic 90s mascot, will be pleased to learn that Limited Run Games has created something a little special for you to get your claws into. There’s a limited edition Bubsy plushie that any Bobcat aficionado would be fur-ious to miss. There’s also an exclusive Bubsy t-shirt, with a yet-to-be revealed design, that will showcase the true cat-titude of any wearer.

Standard Edition (Xbox, Switch, PS5, PC)

• Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection - physical edition, featuring a booklet (not available with PC version)

Deluxe Edition (Xbox, Switch, PS5)

• Everything included with the Standard Edition

• Selected Soundtrack on CD to allow you to paws and reflect while you listen to some of the Bubsy’s best tunes

• Keychain featuring the face of our fur-midable hero

• Poster

• Deluxe Edition Case that will look oh-so-kitty on any shelf

• Everything that features in the Deluxe Edition

• Complete Soundtrack on multiple discs -fire up that CD multichanger - you’re going to need it!

• Hardcover Mew-seum Art and Design Book - contains an essay and historical texts written by Audi Sorlie, retro producer extraordinaire

• Low-Poly Bubsy 3D Figurine with that classic game look which will look fur-midable on your desk 

• Ball of Yarn Keychain 

• Gold X Award Pin badge to show off your retro accolades

• Individually Numbered Certificate of Pawthenticity

Bubsy Merch

• Bubsy's Iconic T-Shirt with a yet-to-be-revealed exclusive design

• Pawsitively amazing Bubsy Plush toy

Pre-orders for Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection will go live on the Limited Run Games website on August 15th 2025 and will close on October 12th 2025, so ensure that you pounce on this opportunity before you miss out!

Big news for Bubsy fans coming tomorrow.. but what could it be?

Tune in today at 6PM ET for a sneak peek at Bubsy in: The Purrrfect Collection with Vern, Sam Brown, and Audi Sorlie.

https://link.atari.com/watchonTwitch

What could possibly go wrong?