BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary receives extensive content update and additional retro versions
Munich, 25th of February 2026 – Recencly the cult title was named the winner in the Remake/Remaster category by the UK Gaming Network – BBG Entertainment is taking this special recognition for the successful combination of retro charm and modern technology as an opportunity to present a greatly expanded version of BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary.
One of the highlights is that fans of the original ZX Spectrum and Apple II versions can now play the entire game with the original graphics and sound of the classic versions. This adds two more cult computers to the existing C64 and Atari versions, comprehensively representing the 8-bit home computer origins of the long-running game series and offering anyone interested a unique journey back in time that few other games can match.
The updated version, now released for Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Windows, and Mac, brings comprehensive new content and improvements:
• Three new Modern Worlds, including the legendary fan-generated Firefox Levels
• A new Classic World with levels from the BOULDER DASH® Construction Set
• Original look from the ZX Spectrum and Apple II now selectable
• A total of 320 playable caves that will delight both nostalgic players and new fans
There are also further platform optimizations and technical improvements:
• Full Steam Deck support (officially verified by Steam, including on-screen keyboard)
• Fixed performance issues on Nintendo Switch
• Numerous UI, import, score, and workshop improvements
• Enhanced sounds (including new effects for the Magic Wall in Classic Worlds)
• Additional languages (Japanese and Russian)
Paul O’Kelly from Ireland, who currently tops the international rankings, explains his connection to the game series: “BOULDER DASH® is a huge part of my life. From the early days in the 80s on my uncle’s C64 to endless sessions with BOULDER DASH® 3 on my old Spectrum, this game is deeply ingrained in my mind. The 40th Anniversary Edition brings back the old magic. It’s not a game for five minutes, but one for life. It’s tough, but extremely rewarding – and I challenge anyone to knock me off the top of the leaderboards.”
BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary thus bridges the gap between a loving homage to one of the most important classics in video game history and a modern, comprehensive gaming experience for old and new generations alike.
For more information about BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary, visit our official website, watch the latest trailer, and check out our Discord channel:
https://boulder-dash.com/
https://youtu.be/qCKavN3orJQ
https://discord.gg/VrGhF255dE
BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary now offers three new worlds as well as all levels from BOULDER DASH® 4 from the Construction Kit and is available for PC, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. (SRP: 19,99 EUR)
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