Bradman Cricket Jr is coming to PC and consoles
For over a decade, Big Ant Studios has held a near-monopoly on the cricket videogame genre, setting the standard for how fans simulate the world’s second most popular sport. But as the appetite for cricket games grows, the demand for fresh competition has been simmering. And now, after years of anticipation, a new title is hitting the scene: Don Bradman Cricket Jr.
The big question immediately follows the announcement: is this a serious contender, or just a novelty? At first glance, the new title might look less like a serious contender confidently striding to the crease, and more like a pitch-invader sprinting waywardly around the outfield just for a bit of fun.
Visually, the game leans into a distinct aesthetic, boasting chunky, cartoon visuals that give the impression they were crafted inside Roblox. It attempts to position itself as an NBA Jam-esque take on the most beer-friendly of summer sports—a vibrant, accessible experience for any fan looking to unwind and play.
This fresh direction comes after the creative team’s previous foray into the genre eight years ago with Big Bash Boom in 2018. That earlier experiment featured super-deformed, fully licensed squads from the BBL and WBBL, complete with pyrotechnics and Fortnite-inspired celebration dances for every wicket. While that game was deemed a solid, family-friendly experience, critics noted it was a bit light on features to make it a must-buy, and Big Ant opted to focus on a more measured, two-yearly release cadence.
Don Bradman Cricket Jr arrives now, eight years later, aiming for a different kind of engagement. It swaps official team and player licenses for a focus on pure, unadulterated fun and skill-testing. Players will unlock Australia’s greatest ever batsman, Don Bradman, and complete specific in-game challenges to gain access to bonus minigames, including a training exercise that recreates his famous act of knocking a golf ball into a water tank using a stump and a bat.
The feature set for the new game is relatively streamlined. It offers unlicensed tournaments and a robust challenge mode to test your batting skills, complemented by split-screen support for multiplayer action. While specific gameplay mechanics are still being refined, developers are promising an engaging batting experience where “no two shots are ever truly the same.”
Don’t worry about waiting for the official release date; Tru Blu Games is keeping the timeline tight, promising that Don Bradman Cricket Jr is coming soon to PC, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and the Nintendo eShop. Cricket fans of all ages can prepare for a new, quirky chapter in the world of digital cricket.
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