Bulb Boy: A New Release Brings Back the Beloved Character

September 23, 2025 - The gaming world is about to light up with a new release from Bulbware, the game development studio behind the beloved character Bulb Boy. After years of development and overcoming significant challenges, Artur Mikołajczyk and Szymon Łukasik’s vision comes back to life with Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair, set to launch on October 23, 2025.

First introduced in early prototypes and sketches as far back as 2001, Bulb Boy has captured the hearts of players worldwide with his unique glass head and courageous journey through a darkened world. In the latest installment, Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair, players will once again follow Bulb Boy as he faces new challenges and monsters in his quest to save his family and restore light to the Bulbhouse.

The journey from concept to release has not been without its hurdles. The development team faced personal issues and even a split within the team during the creation of this anticipated sequel. However, under Artur Mikołajczyk’s leadership since 2024, Bulbware has emerged as a one-man studio determined to bring Bulb Boy’s story to completion.

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair promises to deliver new elements and improvements based on the overwhelming success and feedback from the original game. The release is set to be a fitting testament to the resilience and creativity that has kept Bulb Boy alive for over two decades.

For more details about the upcoming release, fans can visit the official announcement page here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/390290/announcements/detail/515221496441867116.

Stay tuned for more updates as Bulb Boy prepares to illuminate the gaming world once again!