From May, five Apple Arcade games will get new in-game events inviting players to complete Bluey-themed challenges, meet iconic characters from the franchise, and explore a range of familiar locations.
The five games included in the crossover are Crossy Road Castle, stitch., puffies., Suika Game+ and Disney Coloring World+.
‘As we continue to grow Bluey in interactive, it’s important that each experience reflects what families love about the brand – its playfulness and creativity, and how it brings people of all ages together,’ said BBC Studios’ Marina Mello, Global Director of Gaming & Interactive.
What’s most novel about this announcement is that the Crossy Road Castle crossover actually represents two major Australian forces collaborating.
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Crossy Road Castle x Bluey crossover
Hipster Whale, developer of Crossy Road Castle, is based in Melbourne, and is one of Australia’s flagship studios, best known for producing family-friendly adventure and puzzle games.
A limited time, in-game crossover will see Bluey and Bingo arrive in Crossy Road Castle as playable characters. The iconic Heeler Family House will also provide the setting for a new obstacle course, with players able to explore all parts of the house while playing around and experimenting with fresh mechanics.
From 22 May to 22 June, players accessing the game via Apple Arcade will be able to find new characters to play with, new mechanics to test out, and new rewards. The crossover has been inspired directly by the show, so many of the new features will be familiar to fans.
There are around 60 replayable levels to explore over the month of the crossover, with 17 Bluey-inspired characters and hats to collect, plus dozens of new challenges to complete.
If you’re not already an Apple Arcade subscriber and haven’t tried the subscription service before, you’ll be able to access the game with a free 30-day trial.
What else to know about the Apple Arcade x Bluey crossover
In other Apple Arcade titles, players will be able to experience a range of ‘trifficult’ and fun challenges:
- Suika Game+ will get fresh stages with themed fruits.
- stitch. will introduce themed sewing hoops.
- Disney Coloring World+ will get new themed colouring pages.
- puffies. will get a new themed sticker collection.
Bluey fever in the world of video games
This major Apple Arcade crossover is just the latest in a long line of recent Bluey endeavours in the world of video games.
Recently, Apple hosted the initial launch of adventure game Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen, which adapted the series into a quest-based adventure with a variety of challenges to complete.
Gameloft Brisbane also recently announced Bluey’s Happy Snaps, an upcoming photography simulator that allows players to explore the Heeler House and iconic locations around Brisbane.
That’s not to mention other developments in the Bluey franchise, as Melbourne’s ACMI recently announced it’s set to host a world-first museum exhibit spotlighting the development and release of Bluey, as well as its global fandom.
Bluey is one of Australia’s biggest cultural exports, and it appears the franchise is growing from strength to strength.
Also on ScreenHub: Melbourne’s ACMI to stage world-first Bluey exhibition in 2027
Melbourne museum ACMI has announced the arrival of a world-first Bluey exhibition in mid-2027, which will invite audiences to learn more about the art and creation of one of Australia’s most famous cultural exports.
The upcoming Bluey exhibition has been developed by ACMI, working closely with Brisbane’s Ludo Studio, the creators of series, and BBC Studios, which holds global distribution and merchandising rights (widely seen as a blunder for the ABC). Per ACMI, the exhibition will provide an insightful ‘behind-the-scenes look at the creative process’ for visitors of all ages, and shine a spotlight on ‘the artistry, storytelling and cultural impact’ of Bluey.
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