Bubsy 4D launches on Switch 2

Atari and developer Fabraz released *Bubsy 4D* on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on May 22, according to Nintendo’s U.S. store and Nintendo Everything. The game is Bubsy’s first 3D adventure since 1996, when *Bubsy 3D* was released on the original PlayStation. Nintendo’s store lists the new game as a digital download with a demo on both Nintendo platforms. Nintendo Everything posted a launch trailer on May 22 and said the game was available “now” on Switch 2 and Switch. Earlier this year, Atari and Fabraz had announced the May 22 release date and outlined a physical edition for Nintendo’s platforms. Gematsu reported in January that the standard digital version would cost $19.99. (nintendoeverything.com) ### Why is this release getting attention now? May 22 is the date attached to the game across Nintendo’s store pages, Nintendo Everything’s launch post and earlier release-date announcements. That matters because Bubsy has not headlined a new 3D game in three decades, making this less a routine port than a return to a format long associated with the character’s history. (nintendoeverything.com) Nintendo Life’s game database also lists *Bubsy 4D* as first released on May 22, 2026 for Switch 2, with Atari as publisher and Fabraz as developer. The outlet lists the Switch 2 eShop price at $19.99 in the U.S. store. ### What is in the game itself? Nintendo’s official store describes *Bubsy 4D* as a 3D platformer set across “intergalactic, craft-themed worlds.” The store page says players can run, jump, glide and roll, and that Bubsy can use a new “hairball form” for speed and traversal. (nintendo.com) Nintendo Everything and Gematsu, both citing Atari’s game overview, said the story centers on Bubsy pursuing robotic “BaaBots” after the Woolies steal Earth’s sheep and threaten the Golden Fleece. (nintendolife.com) The listed features include boss battles, unlockable moves and upgrades, outfits bought with collected yarn, and online leaderboards with ghost data. Composer Fat Bard is credited with the soundtrack. (nintendo.com) ### Who is making it, and what platforms are involved? Fabraz is the developer and Atari is the publisher, according to Nintendo’s store and multiple release-date reports. Nintendo’s Switch 2 store page lists the game file size at an estimated 2.6 GB, while the Switch page lists 2.9 GB. Both versions are marked as digital downloads, and both store pages say a demo is available. (nintendoeverything.com) January announcements also said the game would launch beyond Nintendo hardware, including PlayStation, Xbox and PC storefronts. The Nintendo-focused news this week centered on the Switch 2 and Switch release and the launch trailer posted online. ### What about the physical edition? Atari’s January release announcement, as reported by Nintendo Everything, said a boxed “Pawsome Edition” would include the full game on cartridge, a deluxe box, a double-sided poster, a booklet and a softcover art book. (nintendo.com) Nintendo Everything listed the price at $50 for Switch 2 and $40 for Switch. (gematsu.com) Gematsu separately reported the collector-style physical edition at $49.99 for Switch 2 and $39.99 for Switch through Atari’s online store. As of May 23, the digital Nintendo store pages remain live for both Nintendo versions, each carrying the May 22, 2026 release date. (gematsu.com) (nintendoeverything.com)