Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection

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Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection
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Developer(s) Limited Run Games
Publisher(s) Atari
Producer(s) Audi Sorlie [1]
Series Bubsy
Platform(s)
ReleaseSeptember 9, 2025
Genre(s) Platformer
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is an upcoming video game compilation developed by Limited Run Games and published by Atari. It compiles the first four entries in the Bubsy series, originally released by Accolade, Inc. between 1993 and 1996. The collection is scheduled for digital release on September 9, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows, with physical releases to follow at a later date.

Contents

Contents

The Purrfect Collection compiles every console version of the first four Bubsy games, emulated through Limited Run Games' Carbon Engine. [2] The games all feature quality of life enhancements, including the addition of cheats and the ability to create save states and rewind gameplay. A "Refurbished Edition" of Bubsy 3D is also present in the collection, which adds analog controls to the game. [3] The appearance of each game can be changed using optional scanline filters and screen borders, while Bubsy 3D now includes native widescreen support. [3] An in-game "Meowseum" features multiple images and videos for viewing, including behind-the-scenes materials, advertisements, interviews with development team members, original game manuals, comics that were packed in with the original game releases, and the 1993 Bubsy television pilot. [3] [4] [5]

Games

The following games and versions are included in The Purrfect Collection. [6]

  1. ↑ Includes both the English and Japanese versions. [6]
  2. ↑ Includes both the original version and a new "Refurbished Edition". [6]

Release

The Purrfect Collection was first revealed in June 2024 as one of several retro game collections announced by Limited Run Games. [7] It is the first Bubsy game to be published by Atari since their acquisition of the property in 2023. [8] It is scheduled for digital release on September 9, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. [9] Physical versions are scheduled to be released at a later date, and will also be available in "Deluxe" and "Im-Paw-Sible" premium editions that include additional physical merchandise. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Ratcliff, James (June 21, 2024). "Bubsy Collection Coming Next Year". Game Rant. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ Romano, Sal (June 20, 2024). "Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Wojnar, Zak (August 18, 2025). "Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection Trailer Reveals September Release Date". GameDaily. Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Romano, Sal (May 6, 2025). "Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection games list announced". Gematsu. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Barker, Sammy (August 15, 2025). "Make Up Your Own Mind About Critically Panned PS1 Platformer Bubsy 3D from 9th September on PS5". Push Square. Archived from the original on August 20, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Bukacek, Jacob (May 7, 2025). "Atari Details Full Selection of Titles in Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ McFerran, Damien (June 21, 2024). "Limited Run Is Reviving Bubsy, Fear Effect And Fighting Force In New Collections". Time Extension. Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Atari Announces Acquisition of More than 100 PC and Console Titles from the 80s and 90s". GlobeNewswire (Press release). 19 April 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ Romano, Sal (August 15, 2024). "Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection launches September 9". Gematsu. Archived from the original on August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  10. ↑ O'Reilly, PJ (August 15, 2025). "Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection Slinks Onto Switch This September". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
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