This Banjo-Kazooie Fan Game Took 14 Months & 800+ Hours Of Work, But You'll Need A PS4 Or A PS5 To Play It

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A new fan game titled "Banjo Kazooie: Mumbomania" has been developed in Media Molecule's Dreams for PS4 and PS5, taking 14 months and over 800 hours to create. It features an expanded version of the Treasure Trove Cove level with 30 jiggys to collect and new transformations. The game has received positive responses from former Rare staff, including composer Grant Kirkhope. It is available for free within Dreams.

2025-12-04 | Push Square: Someone Made Banjo-Kazooie in Dreams on PS5, PS4, and You've Got to See It

A new game titled Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania has been released in Dreams on PS4 and PS5, created by Eupholace. This unofficial 3D platformer features familiar mechanics from the original Banjo-Kazooie games, including transformations and collectibles. The game lasts about one to two hours and offers smooth controls, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the franchise. Eupholace is known for previous work like Trip's Voyage, another well-received 3D platformer in Dreams.

2025-12-04 | IGN: Xbox Isn't Making a New Banjo-Kazooie, But PlayStation Fans Can Now Play The Impressive-Looking Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania Via Dreams

A new game titled Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania is now available on Dreams for PS4 and PS5, featuring classic platforming gameplay reminiscent of the original series. Developed by fans, it showcases various transformations for Banjo, including a rock golem and a pirate. Despite fan demand, Xbox has no plans for a new Banjo-Kazooie title, with Rare focusing on Sea of Thieves. The last official entry was Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts in 2008.

2025-12-04 | Insider Gaming: Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania Is A New PlayStation-Only Game Playable In Dreams

William Butkevicius, a level designer at Moon Studios, has created a new game titled "Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania" for PlayStation owners, available on PS4 and PS5 through Dreams. Although not an official release, it captures the essence of the original series with impressive visuals and mechanics. The game was announced on December 3, and a trailer showcases its features. Players must own Dreams to access this fan-made title.

2025-12-05 | Push Square: Banjo-Kazooie Creator Rare Heaps Praise on PS5, PS4 Fan Game Made in Dreams

Rare has praised a fan-made Banjo-Kazooie game titled "Mumbomania," created in Dreams by Eupholace. The game features familiar mechanics from the original series, including transformations and collectibles. Despite being a short experience, it is well-crafted and enjoyable for fans. This highlights the ongoing creativity within the Dreams community, even as Media Molecule has moved on from the platform.

2025-12-05 | Eurogamer: Banjo-Kazooie is now playable on PlayStation via Dreams, and even Rare is impressed

A fan-made version of Banjo-Kazooie, titled "Mumbomania," is now playable in Dreams on PlayStation, created by William Butkevicius, a level designer at Moon Studios. Rare has acknowledged the project, with notable figures from the studio praising it. The level features new transformations and challenges, taking about 14 months to complete. Despite the nostalgia, the chances of a new official Banjo-Kazooie game seem slim following key departures at Rare.

2025-12-05 | GamesRadar+: Xbox breaks my heart every day there's no Banjo-Threeie announcement, but this Banjo-Kazooie fan game fills the gap and even has praise from Rare and the OG devs: "Incredible work"

A fan-developed game titled "Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania" has been created in Dreams by William 'Eupholace' Butkevicius, capturing the essence of the original series. The game features a single level, Treasure Trove Cove, and has received praise from original developers, including Gregg Mayles and Grant Kirkhope. Eupholace, who works at Moon Studios, plans to move away from fan projects, stating there are no plans for further content for Mumbomania.