This week, BBC Studios, Ludo Studio and Halfbrick Studios released their newest adventure game ‘Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen’ on iOS devices—with Android via Google Play to follow on 10 January 2026. A PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series version will also come to be sometime later next year as well. The game is free to try, with a single $14.99 USD in-app purchase to unlock the full game. There are no ads, subscriptions, or any other in-app purchases.
Developed by Brisbane-based Halfbrick Studios, the developers behind familiar and grande hits ‘Fruit Ninja’ and ‘Jetpack Joyride’, Bluey’s Quest features the original voice actors from the animated show, hand-drawn environments inspired by the “Dragon” and “Escape” episodes of the beloved TV series, and a new soundtrack composed and produced in-house by Halfbrick in close collaboration with Ludo Studio and BBC Studios.
All this is blended into an original adventure written by Bluey Creator Joe Brumm, allowing players of all ages to enjoy a fun and heartwarming story with fully animated cutscenes and with their familiar Bluey characters, no less.
Bluey is drawing when Dad suddenly yoinks the Gold Pen she needs to complete her story. A new world is brought to life as the Heeler family gather around the kitchen table to draw together. Mum designs the strange and distant lands, Dad rocks up on his cool bike as self-declared King Goldie Horns, and Bingo transforms into her honk-happy alter ego, Bingoose, a plucky adventurer who even lays golden eggs. Bluey and Bingoose embark on an exciting quest to retrieve The Gold Pen from King Goldie Horns, with heaps of fun along the way!
Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen features nine exciting levels set across snowy mountains, golden beaches, lush green forests, and iconic Australian landscapes, including the Outback. Along the way, players will:
Explore lively, hand-drawn worlds
Uncover hidden treasures, solve playful puzzles and complete delightful mini-quests
Glide, fly and skate through each level, facing fun challenges
Help little lost critters return to their homes
Search near and far for collectibles that unlock new moments in the adventure
Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen is designed for Bluey fans who are ready for an epic adventure game full of puzzles, quests and challenges while still keeping the warmth, humour and gentle fun that younger Bluey fans and families love. Recommended for ages 7+ or fans with gaming experience.
“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.” – Joe Brumm, creator of Bluey
“We wanted to make something that kids and families will remember as one their favorite games of all time. Joe and I have been friends for years, and that closeness made it easy to create something authentic to Bluey while aiming for the kind of timeless fun we all remember from classic games. Our hope is that Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen becomes one of those special games that makes the kind of memories that players will treasure for years to come.” – Shainiel Deo, CEO of Halfbrick Studios
“Witnessing the collaboration between Halfbrick, Joe Brumm and Ludo Studio on this project has been an absolute delight. It’s been a true meeting of creative minds in Brisbane, and their craft shines through every element of the game. This is a fresh and imaginative take on Bluey – something totally different for our fans, still filled with the humour and warmth they love, but with a touch more challenge for those ready for it.” – Marina Mello, Global Director, Gaming & Interactive, BBC Studios
On PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox versions of the game will cost $39.99 USD and, over on Nintendo Switch 2, the game will retail for $49.99 USD and comes as the full game on the cartridge, not as a Game Key Card. An interview with Joe Brumm and Shainiel Deo can be found below, going over the game and what Bluey means to them and their audience.
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