Atari publishing and distribution subsidiary Infogrames has acquired the publishing rights for Bread & Fred from Apogee Entertainment.
News of the new publisher Infogrames comes alongside word the retro platforming game is also coming to Xbox and PlayStation consoles “in the coming months.” Infogrames will also work with developer SandCastles Studio to release more updates and content for the game.
Bread & Fred has been available for Windows PC (via Steam) since May of 2023 and later got a Switch port in May 2024.
“Bread & Fred rose from the indie ranks, representing a level of success that is possible with a small, talented team with a passionate vision.” said Scott Miller, CEO of Apogee. “We see this property as having many years of success ahead of it, expanding its appeal with new characters, gameplay modes, and its unique style of rage humor that has led to 10’s of millions of views on TikTok and other platforms.”
Infogrames manager Geoffroy Châteauvieux added, “Bread & Fred is a rare gem that casual gamers can sit down and enjoy with their hardcore platforming friends. This is a great opportunity for Infogrames to publish a successful game and help continue to grow its loyal fan base by expanding distribution. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Sand Castles Studio to support Bread & Fred’s long term development plans.”
Here’s a brief blurb on the game:
Bread & Fred is a casual but challenging co-op platformer where players must work together to help two cute and funny penguins, Bread and Fred, jump and climb to the top of a snowy mountain. The title has gained a loyal following as much for its ability to reduce friends to a fit of giggles or tears as for its unique gameplay mechanics, adorable characters and friendly NPCs.
Players steer the penguin pals through an exasperating and sometimes maddening climb that requires precision with every jump. Tethered together, the characters can use their momentum to swing each other onto higher and higher ledges. But forget to anchor and if one falls they will pull the other down with them.
Solo players make their way up the mountain as Greg, who must use a rock on a rope (named Jeff), instead of a penguin pal, to swing his way uphill.
