On May 6th, gaming enthusiasts received exciting news as Atari and Limited Run Games revealed that their upcoming Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection would include the rare Atari Jaguar title Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales. While the exact release date remains unconfirmed for 2025, the compilation will leverage Limited Run Games' innovative Carbon Engine to adapt these classic games for contemporary systems.

The Atari Jaguar, launched in November 1993, represented Atari's final console venture before transitioning to third-party development. Marketed as the world's first 64-bit system, the Jaguar actually utilized 32-bit processors incapable of executing true 64-bit instructions. Though it produced cult classics like Tempest 2000 and NBA Jam: Tournament Edition, the console struggled commercially, selling fewer than 150,000 units before its 1996 discontinuation. Despite this, the Jaguar maintains a dedicated following among retro gaming enthusiasts.

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While the Atari Jaguar faded into obscurity, one of its exclusive titles is getting a second chance through this ambitious compilation. Atari's social media announcement confirmed that Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales will join seven other Bubsy adventures in The Purrfect Collection, offering modern gamers access to this rare Jaguar platformer.

Bubsy in: Fractured Furry Tales Joins The Purrfect Collection

• The Atari Jaguar exclusive Bubsy title joins this comprehensive compilation
• Scheduled for 2025 release across all current gaming platforms
• Collection includes fan favorites like Bubsy 2 and the notorious Bubsy 3D
• Powered by Limited Run's Carbon Engine technology

The Steam listing reveals The Purrfect Collection will feature multiple regional versions of Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (SNES, Genesis, Super Famicom), various ports of Bubsy 2, and the PlayStation's much-maligned Bubsy 3D. While the latter became infamous for its clunky 3D gameplay, earlier entries enjoyed warmer receptions. Digital Foundry's Audi Sorlie, known for his Bubsy documentary work, is overseeing this retro compilation project.

Each title will benefit from Limited Run's Carbon Engine, which specializes in adapting classic games for modern hardware. As fans await the 2025 launch, Limited Run has announced the Gex Trilogy (including Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko) for summer release - another example of their commitment to preserving 90s platformers.

With Limited Run reviving nostalgic franchises like Gex and Tomba through their Carbon Engine technology, Bubsy's return continues this trend of retro revival. While The Purrfect Collection celebrates the bobcat's history, speculation continues about what future adventures might await this iconic platforming character.