As 2025 comes to a close without more Bluey episodes, fans of the hit series are getting a little holiday treat. A new story starring the Heeler family is coming in the form of a video game called Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen. To make it all the more special, series creator Joe Brumm wrote the narrative concept for the game, which is set for release this December.
The Ludo Studio and Halfbrick Studios’ collaboration will be first available on the Apple App Store, followed by an early 2026 drop on the Google Play shop.
This news follows Brumm’s announcement about his departure from Bluey back at the end of 2024. The original series showrunner and creator explained that after Bluey: The Movie, he would be stepping down and that the franchise would continue in some form, just without him.
Brumm shared in the release for the game, “Bluey has always been about turning small moments into big adventures. Writing Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen and seeing the game come to life has been a lot of fun, and I’m excited for families to play and experience the world of Bluey in a way that only imagination can make possible.”
Fans will be glad to learn that we’re getting another Brumm original through Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen, which is inspired by the episodes done in the style of the Heeler family drawing together, “Dragon” and “Escape.” The game’s story will see Bluey and Bingo go through an adventure, as illustrated by Mom Chili, to retrieve the gold pen their dad took within a fantastical hand-drawn world. It will also feature fully animated cut scenes from Ludo Studio.
The game is a family-friendly, all-ages interactive story where players can “uncover hidden treasures, solve playful puzzles, and embark on magical mini quests as they glide, fly, and skate through a world of fun challenges,” as described by the release.
Take a look at the images below to get a sense of the gameplay, which makes us excited to experience a new Bluey adventure and one that marks the end of Brumm’s era with the beloved show.
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen will be available on the Apple App Store on December 11 with a free version to try and an option for a one-time purchase of all the levels. Its release through the Google Play store is set for January 10, 2026. The game is due to expand to bigger systems, including PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, later in 2026.
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