It was recently announced that Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary will be released in Q1 of 2025 for PC, Mac, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. A playable version of the game is available on Steam as a free demo this December.
Key Points
- Release Date: Q1 2025 (for multiple platforms)
- Demo Release: December 2024 (on PC and Mac via Steam)
- Game Content: Includes levels from all three original Boulder Dash games, plus fan-created levels.
- Level Design Participation: Fans can submit their own levels to help shape the new game.
Historical Background
Boulder Dash is a beloved subterranean platform puzzler originally released in 1984 for Commodore 64, before being ported to numerous other formats including NES and Game Boy.
Developer Details
- Developer: BBG Entertainment (based in Munich, Germany)
- Mission Statement: “Fun for the whole family even decades after their initial publication.”
Demo Availability
You can try out a demo of Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary on Steam from this December!
Community Involvement
Fans can contribute to the game by submitting their own levels on the developer’s Discord channel.
How do you think the inclusion of fan-created levels will impact the final game, and what unique challenges might arise from crowdsourcing levels for a retro-style puzzle game?
That’s an old name I haven’t heard in quite a while.
The most vivid memory I have of this is the crazy title screen music (CPC version, not sure if every versions had it).
