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BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary
Embrace Rockford's roots and celebrate 40 years of the iconic game Boulder Dash.Relive iconic moments from the past and experience the legendary puzzle game like never before. Don't let time stand in your way – come back in time with us and relive those unforgettable moments today!
Release Date:
Jul 9, 2025
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Publisher:
BBG Entertainment GmbH
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Single-player
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Languages:
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English ✔ ✔
French ✔
Italian ✔
German ✔
Spanish - Spain ✔
Japanese ✔
Portuguese - Portugal ✔
Russian ✔
Simplified Chinese ✔
Spanish - Latin America ✔
Traditional Chinese ✔
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E - Everyone
Age rating for: ESRB
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Planned Release Date: Jul 9, 2025

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“That being said, I did have a lot of fun with Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary, and while this is only a preview version, it’s already clear that it’s near final. It plays incredibly smoothly, and with some good energy that makes it very moreish. Every time I sat down to play, I ended up playing for far longer than I intended to, and I think this one is going to turn some heads on its full release.”
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“Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary promises to be a celebratory edition that honors its glorious past while looking to the future with the right ambition. The love and respect for the original material are palpable in every detail, from the faithful reproduction of the classic levels to the hiring of an undisputed master like Chris Hülsbeck for the soundtrack, while the plethora of new features introduced promise to add unprecedented depth (it's really the case to say) and longevity to the game, guaranteeing hours and hours of fun. Whether you are a veteran ready to dust off your most cherished memories or a new player eager to discover a fundamental piece of video game history, enriched by a fantastic musical accompaniment and an infinite number of levels to explore and create, this renewed incarnation of Boulder Dash seems to have all the credentials to give you an unforgettable experience, a real underground treasure to discover and rediscover.”
https://www.vgmag.it/353097/boulder-dash-40th-anniversary-provato-un-tesoro-sepolto-che-torna-alla-luce/

About This Game

Embrace Rockford's roots and celebrate 40 years of the iconic game BOULDER DASH®.

Join us in this unforgettable tribute to the original game. Developed in collaboration with the BOULDER DASH® fan community, this true-to-form BOULDER DASH® game engine is a must-play for diehard fans and true game connoisseurs.

Relive iconic moments from the past and experience the legendary puzzle game like never before. Don't let time stand in your way – come back in time with us and relive those unforgettable moments today!

The original game concept where the player has to find and collect a certain number of diamonds in a given time. Not only opponents, flowing amoebas, but also falling boulders will try to prevent you from doing so. Successfully completing a level requires both a well-thought-out solution and the right timing, which, combined with the original engine, makes for a timeless puzzle game.

While providing classic BOULDER DASH® core gameplay mechanics, BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary features include:

  • Completely redesigned engine that closely resembles the original one from the eighties

  • 60 levels from the original versions of BOULDER DASH® I, II and III

  • 6 new, never-before-seen worlds

  • 3 new worlds created by legends from the fans

  • 180 completely new, balanced, and refined levels

  • Variety of new and unique items, including growing walls, slime, enemy generator, eggs and some more

  • Construction kit to create, share, or download other players’ levels

  • Distinctive visual style that aims to blend original color schemes with contemporary themes

  • Option to select and play for one of the three main heroes, each crafted in line with the game’s original vision

  • Music and sounds composed by Germany’s most famous video game musician Chris Huelsbeck (The Giana Sisters, Turrican, Star Wars Rogue Squadron, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and many more)

  • Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish! More to come soon

THE retro game and legendary action puzzler for players young and more experienced alike arrived, combining up-to date-graphics with original game features – spanning 40+ years of Rockford™ and his friends, digging though caves to collect gems - BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary®!

Created by two Canadian programmers in 1984, BOULDER DASH® has become one of the longest running video game franchises! The original BOULDER DASH® is a pioneering interactive game dating back to the early times of the home computer and video game era. Its many sequels have delighted and challenged casual and hard-core players of all ages and sexes for over nearly four decades.

BOULDER DASH® and Rockford® are trademarks of BBG Entertainment GmbH, registered in the US, the European Union and other countries. Copyright © 1984-2025 BBG Entertainment GmbH. All rights reserved. The original Boulder Dash® was created by Peter Liepa with Chris Gray.

System Requirements

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macOS
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or newer
    • Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 9.0c-compatible graphics card with 256 MB VRAM and PixelShader 3.0 support
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Direct Sound
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 3GHz or faster processor
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT1030 or higher; AMD Radeon RX 460 or higher
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Direct Sound
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS 11 or higher
    • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia 8800 GT, AMD 5670, Intel HD 3000
    • Sound Card: Not Required
    Recommended:
    • OS: Mac OS 13
    • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia 8800 GT, AMD 5670, Intel HD 3000
    • Sound Card: Any
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