Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost Launches Today with Special Sales and 40th Anniversary Campaign

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Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost Now Available, Featuring Launch Sales and 40th Anniversary Campaign

Taito Corporation has officially released “Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost,” the latest installment in the “Bubble Bobble” action game series, for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5 today, August 20, 2026. Simultaneously, the Steam version of “Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon” has received a free major update, transforming into “Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost.”

Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost Launch

Launch Commemorative Sales

To celebrate the launch, Taito is holding special discount sales for the digital versions across all platforms.

Nintendo Switch Version

PlayStation®5 Version (PlayStation®Plus Subscribers Only)

Steam Version

  • Sale Period: August 20, 2026 (Thu) 2:00 JST – September 3, 2026 (Thu) 2:00 JST

  • Discount Rate: 25% off

  • Standard Edition Sale Price: 3,960 JPY (Regular Price 5,280 JPY)

  • Deluxe Edition Sale Price: 4,785 JPY (Regular Price 6,380 JPY)

An advantageous bundle with “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: Skullduggery Workshop” is also available on Steam.

Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost Launch Commemorative Screenshot & Video Posting Campaign

To celebrate the game’s release, a campaign is being held on X (formerly Twitter). Participants who post screenshots or videos of the game with a specific hashtag will be entered into a lottery to win a “Bubble Bobble 40th Anniversary Pin Badge Set.” Forty winners will be selected as a token of appreciation for the series’ 40th anniversary.

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How to Enter:

  1. Follow the official Bubblun X account (@bubblun_jp).
  2. Play “Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost” and capture a screenshot or video of the game screen.

  3. Post the captured image or video on X with the hashtag #バブルボブル新作遊んでみた.

  4. Prize: Bubble Bobble 40th Anniversary Pin Badge Set (40 winners)

  5. Campaign Period: August 20, 2026 (Thu) – September 2, 2026 (Wed) 23:59 JST

The “Bubble Bobble 40th Anniversary Pin Badge Set” is scheduled for general sale at future events and through mail order (Japan only). This campaign is open only to residents of Japan with a shipping address in Japan.

Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost Game Introduction

“Adventure again and again! Grow stronger!” – This title marks the series’ first “step-up Bubble Bobble.” Players control the bubble-blowing dragon Bubblun as he embarks on a grand adventure through whimsical dungeons that change with each step. Utilize bubble actions to defeat enemies, use bubbles as platforms for movement, and collect treasures. Collected treasures can be used to strengthen Bubblun and learn new skills, allowing players to delve deeper into the stages.

The game also introduces a new “Castle” stage, a massive castle where players explore maze-like interconnected rooms. A port of the home console version of “Bubble Symphony,” released in 1997, is included.

The free major update for the Steam version, transforming it into “Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost,” significantly enhances the dungeon exploration experience with added drop items and greatly increased drop rates. The appearance of Bobblun now allows for rapid enemy defeat and floor skipping, making the game more engaging and accessible.

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About Bubble Bobble

“Bubble Bobble” is an arcade action game released by Taito in September 1986. The series will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026. The story follows Bubby and Bobby, who were transformed into bubble-blowing dragons, Bubblun and Bobblun, by a wizard’s curse. They must journey through 100 underground floors of a cave, trapping and defeating enemies with bubbles, to rescue their kidnapped girlfriends.

The game gained popularity for its adorable characters, Bubblun and Bobblun, leading to numerous sequels and ports for various home consoles. Furthermore, the puzzle game “Puzzle Bobble” (also known as Bust-A-Move), featuring the same characters, became a massive hit and a flagship title for the franchise. Taito Corporation, as the sole rights holder of intellectual property related to “Bubble Bobble,” including copyrights and trademarks in Japan and other regions, continues to actively promote the series.

Bubble Bobble 40th Anniversary

Product Information

  • Title: Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost

  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Steam

  • Genre: Action Game

  • Publisher: Taito Corporation

  • Release Date: August 20, 2026 (Thursday)

  • Players: 1

  • Sales Format: Nintendo Switch™: Package/Download, PlayStation®5・Steam: Download

  • Price: Standard Edition 5,280 JPY / Deluxe Edition 6,380 JPY / Special Pack 8,910 JPY (Nintendo Switch™ only) (All prices include tax)

    • Note: Owners of the Steam version of “Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon” can enjoy “Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost” at no additional charge through the free major update implemented on the same day.
    • Supported Languages: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5: Japanese, English; Steam: Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish

  • CERO Rating: A (All Ages)

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