Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen launches on May 28, 2026, developed by Halfbrick Studios and published by PM Studios for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Built around the family-friendly characters from the Bluey animated series, the game adapts the show’s playful problem-solving into a hand-drawn collectathon that’s positioned for young players and parents looking for cooperative, accessible gameplay.
Gameplay and design
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen casts players as Bluey with Bingo as a CPU or companion character.
Levels are designed with a hand-drawn aesthetic that mirrors the series’ look, sending players through colorful forest and household environments to recover the Gold Pen after Bandit places challenges in front of the girls.
Bluey uses tools such as a magic wand to hit switches and manipulate platforms, while collectibles like beads, bugs, and goose food are used to unlock level-specific rewards and solve end-level puzzles.
Larger maps include fast travel points, and progress can be saved and resumed from the main menu for shorter play sessions.
Accessibility and audience
The experience emphasizes simplicity and exploration: objectives are clearly stated, puzzles introduce new mechanics incrementally, and not all collectibles are required to finish a level.
That design lets less experienced readers move through the story while offering completionist goals for older kids or adults who enjoy collectathon mechanics.
The review notes that some dialogue was initially unvoiced outside of cutscenes, and developers have announced a pre-launch update to add voice acting beyond cutscenes.
Paraphrased highlights
- On parental involvement: The reviewer observed that while the game provides clear instructions and optional NPC prompts, it trusts players to explore and learn without excessive hand-holding.
- On narrative roles: The review frames Bandit as a Dungeon Master figure who sets playful obstacles, with Chili acting as a guiding presence that helps players advance.
Verdict and practical details
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen is strongest as a cooperative, child-focused title that adults can enjoy alongside their kids.
Its mobile-game roots are visible in scope and pacing, but the final product delivers thoughtful level design, approachable accessibility options, and charming animations faithful to the series.
The title is available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and is suited for parents seeking a safe, engaging game for young Bluey fans.
Note: A review copy of Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen was provided by the publisher for evaluation purposes.
Built around the family-friendly characters from the Bluey animated series, the game adapts the show’s playful problem-solving into a hand-drawn collectathon that’s positioned for young players and parents looking for cooperative, accessible gameplay.
Gameplay and design
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen casts players as Bluey with Bingo as a CPU or companion character.
Levels are designed with a hand-drawn aesthetic that mirrors the series’ look, sending players through colorful forest and household environments to recover the Gold Pen after Bandit places challenges in front of the girls.
Bluey uses tools such as a magic wand to hit switches and manipulate platforms, while collectibles like beads, bugs, and goose food are used to unlock level-specific rewards and solve end-level puzzles.
Larger maps include fast travel points, and progress can be saved and resumed from the main menu for shorter play sessions.
Accessibility and audience
The experience emphasizes simplicity and exploration: objectives are clearly stated, puzzles introduce new mechanics incrementally, and not all collectibles are required to finish a level.
That design lets less experienced readers move through the story while offering completionist goals for older kids or adults who enjoy collectathon mechanics.
The review notes that some dialogue was initially unvoiced outside of cutscenes, and developers have announced a pre-launch update to add voice acting beyond cutscenes.
Paraphrased highlights
- On parental involvement: The reviewer observed that while the game provides clear instructions and optional NPC prompts, it trusts players to explore and learn without excessive hand-holding.
- On narrative roles: The review frames Bandit as a Dungeon Master figure who sets playful obstacles, with Chili acting as a guiding presence that helps players advance.
Verdict and practical details
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen is strongest as a cooperative, child-focused title that adults can enjoy alongside their kids.
Its mobile-game roots are visible in scope and pacing, but the final product delivers thoughtful level design, approachable accessibility options, and charming animations faithful to the series.
The title is available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and is suited for parents seeking a safe, engaging game for young Bluey fans.
Note: A review copy of Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen was provided by the publisher for evaluation purposes.
