This confirms it. I am officially getting my son a Nintendo Switch.
He is turning six, and the constant begging for phone games and screen time has reached fever pitch. I wanted his first real console experience to be fun, approachable, and something we can actually enjoy together without frustrating controller mechanics.
The announcement of Bluey’s Happy Snaps sealed the deal.
Gameloft Brisbane, in collaboration with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, just announced the brand-new game launching globally on October 15, 2026. If you have younger kids, this looks like the exact kind of family-friendly, low-stress title that makes a perfect introduction to gaming.
What Is Bluey’s Happy Snaps?
Rather than a generic platformer or minigame rush, Bluey’s Happy Snaps is an exploratory, photo-driven adventure. Players step into Bluey’s world alongside Bluey and Bingo, carrying Dad’s old camera to explore familiar spots, play neighborhood games, and assemble memories into a personal scrapbook.
The game is developed right in Brisbane, Australia, by Gameloft Brisbane. It features recognizable locations pulled directly from beloved episodes, including New Farm Park (“Spy Game”), South Bank (“Ice-Cream”), and Mount Coot-tha (“The Sign”).
Supporting up to two players in local co-op, parents can jump in on a second controller while kids explore classic show routines like Shadowlands and Magic Potion, crossing paths with Muffin, Coco, Winton, and Lucky.
Release Date, Platforms, and Preorder Bonuses
Bluey’s Happy Snaps officially releases on October 15, 2026.
The game is launching across practically every major platform:
- Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
- PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One
- PC via Epic Games Store, Xbox on PC, and Steam
Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass can play the game on day one, including Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Preorders are open now. Digital buyers who preorder before launch receive an automatic upgrade to the Deluxe Edition at the standard $39.99 price point.
Editions and Pricing Breakdown
Gameloft is releasing several physical and digital configurations:
Digital Editions
- Standard Digital Edition ($39.99): Complete base game.
- Deluxe Digital Edition ($39.99 preorder promo / $54.99 MSRP after launch): Includes the base game, the “Here Come the Grannies” content pack featuring Janet and Rita with wheels, extra dress-up outfits for Bluey and Bingo, and a Digital Deluxe Album showcasing behind-the-scenes artwork.
Physical Retail Editions
- Standard Physical Edition ($39.99): Base game cart/disc plus 6 physical activity cards designed for screen-free backyard fun.
- Limited Deluxe Physical Edition ($39.99): Base game, 6 activity cards, 1 sticker sheet, and all digital bonus content (Grannies pack, dress-up cosmetics, digital art album).
- Limited Activity Book Edition ($49.99): Includes all Deluxe physical/digital perks plus a 44-page drawing and activity book with two extra sticker sheets.
For families with young kids entering the video game era, Bluey’s Happy Snaps looks like one of the most thoughtful, charming entries of the year. My son gets his Switch, and I get to play Grannies on launch day.
