Who in their right mind would make a sequel to Bubsy 3D? According to indie developer Fabraz (Demon Turf, Slime-san), the answer is simple: they would. In collaboration with Atari, the studio has revealed Bubsy 4D, a direct sequel to the notorious 1996 3D platformer that’s often considered one of the most infamous games of its era.
A New Bubsy for a New Era
Far from a simple gag project, Fabraz promises that Bubsy 4D is a legitimate, fully developed 3D platformer. The team has redesigned Bubsy with a modern aesthetic, reworked his personality, and expanded his move-set with fresh mechanics, including the momentum-driven “Hairball” attack, a physics-heavy move that opens up new ways to traverse levels.
Players will explore:
- Three themed planets, each with five levels and a variety of challenges.
- A spaceship hub where returning characters show up in radically redesigned forms.
- Fully voiced cutscenes, with Bubsy himself voiced by Sean Chiplock (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Persona 5).
Expressive Gameplay and Modern Touches
In true Fabraz fashion, Bubsy 4D emphasizes expressive, skill-driven movement and player creativity. Beyond platforming, players can unlock outfits and new abilities through an in-game shop, compete in online leaderboards with ghost racing, and vibe to a funky, jazzy OST by Fat Bard.
Fabraz notes that while the premise may sound absurd, development was no joke: Bubsy 4D is being positioned as both a tongue-in-cheek revival and a serious attempt at making Bubsy a worthy modern mascot platformer.
Wishlist Now on Steam
Bubsy 4D is currently in development for PC via Steam, with additional platforms to be announced. Fans can wishlist the game now on Steam and visit Fabraz’s official site for more details.
