London, United Kingdom, Saint-Ouen, France – September 19, 2023 – Outright Gamesleading publisher of interactive family entertainment, in partnership with BBC Studios And Just For Gamesannounced today that the first ever video game Bluey will arrive in physical edition on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X / Xbox One on November 17, 2023.
“ Bluey: The Video Game ” is based on the Emmy® and BAFTA-winning global television show that follows Bluey, an adorable and inexhaustible Australian Cattle Dog, who lives with her mom, dad and little sister, Bingo. Like all children his age, Bluey loves to play. Bluey uses her boundless energy to play games that are unpredictable and hilarious, drawing her family and the entire neighborhood into her world of fun. Bluey illustrates the joyful simplicity that can be found in families, transforming everyday moments into adventures.
Immerse yourself in Bluey’s world in this interactive sandbox adventure, navigating faithfully recreated iconic locations, including Bluey’s house, fully explorable for the first time. Take part in episodic gameplay with activities inspired by fan-favorite moments from the series, as well as an all-new four-part storyline created in partnership with Artax Games, BBC Studios and the series’ producers at Ludo Studio.
Up to four players can play as Bluey, her sister Bingo, her mother and father. Embody your inner Bluey with the series’ mini-games, such as “Stay in the Air” and “Magic Xylophone,” and complete activities to earn in-game rewards, including new costumes, stickers, playable episodes and locations.
The game is fully dubbed in French. Several of Bluey’s iconic music, created by composer Joff Bush, will appear on the game’s soundtrack, along with new music created by the development team.
“Bluey: The Video Game” was designed with flexibility in mind, allowing fans to engage and explore the game at their own pace, with the ability to switch between quests, from one activity to another and from one exploration to another at any time. Features of varying difficulty have been included to make the game accessible and fun for preschoolers and older fans, including the ability to show or hide the user interface, simple on-screen written instructions and a full voiceover. Players will be able to use physics-based mechanics to manipulate objects, interact with the world around them, add additional challenges to mini-games, and play freely in the activity sandbox.
Since launching in Australia in 2018, Bluey has enjoyed a plethora of critical success at home and abroad, most recently winning a 2022 BAFTA Children & Young People Award in the international category and landing its fourth consecutive AACTA Best Children’s Program award for s ‘along with an International Emmy® and numerous awards for craftsmanship and production worldwide.
Stephanie Malham, COO ofOutright Gamessaid : ” We are very excited to work with BBC Studios as a newest licensing partner for Outright Games and help expand the phenomenal world of Bluey into video games. Our goal is always to create games that can serve as an entry point into the world of video games and some of the most important entertainment franchises on the planet, like Bluey. We’re excited to bring the world of Bluey to life with a level of interactivity never before achieved, and by ensuring the game is accessible and enjoyable for all ages, we know fans everywhere will be delighted“.
Kevin Jorge, Head of Games at BBC Studiossaid : ” We’re thrilled to be working with Outright Games on Bluey’s first video game. It’s very important to us to capture the essence of fun and games that is at the heart of the series. We know fans will be excited to explore Bluey’s world and take part in the adventures of the Heeler family.“
About Bluey: The Video Game:
Come have fun with Bluey and his family in Bluey: The Video Game! Discover a whole new story in four interactive adventures. For the first time ever, explore iconic locations such as the Heeler House, the playground, the cove, and a bonus beach. Play your favorite games from the TV series, including Stay in the Air, Chase the Talkative Max and many more!
And that’s not all ! This game will not be difficult, but very fun. Enjoy the fun wonders of the world of Bluey, with local multiplayer you can play with friends and family in story mode and free play! Explore and collect items for your sticker book, unlock outfits and discover the many secrets and references hidden in each location. Recreate iconic scenes or create your own Bluey-inspired adventures and games.
Main Features :
- The moment game: Play as Bluey and her family, including Chilli, Bingo and Bandit…
- Co-op play: Play all kinds of exciting games and challenges with your family and friends.
- Explore: Recreate iconic moments from the TV series and dive into the world of Bluey.
Bluey: The Video Game will be available on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Xbox One / Series X on November 17, 2023.
About Bluey:
Bluey is produced by Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio for ABC KIDS (Australia) and co-commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios Kids & Family. Funded in association with Screen Australia, Bluey is proudly 100% created, written, animated and post-produced in Brisbane Queensland Australia, with funding from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and the Australian Government.