Bonkhope
What it is
Bonkhope is one of the six Playdate Season Three games that haven't unlocked yet. Panic has confirmed only its name and its developer: indiana-jonas, who made Long Puppy, the crank-stretching dog game from Season Two. No description, screenshots or store page had been published as of 12 October 2026. Panic's own announcement spells the title "Bonkhop", and on Bluesky the developer joked that "the E is silent, it's pronounced Bonkhop".
Season Three started on 8 October 2026 and releases two games every Thursday until 29 October. Bonkhope will be part of the $39 Season Three bundle. We'll replace this page with a full overview once the game is out.
What others are saying
Nothing to quote yet: the game hasn't been released or described.
- Engadget (Jessica Conditt, 9 Sep 2026): names it as the new game from Long Puppy maker indiana-jonas. https://www.engadget.com/2254393/playdate-season-3-kicks-off-on-october-8/
Our take
We haven't reviewed Bonkhope yet. It hasn't been released yet; this page sums up what has been officially announced.
Sources
Checked 12 Oct 2026.
- Season Three page. https://play.date/games/seasons/three/
- Panic press release, Season Three announcement, 9 Sep 2026 (lists "Bonkhop - Developed by Indiana-Jonas"). https://www.gamespress.com/PLAYDATE-SEASON-3-BEGINS-OCTOBER-8-PRE-ORDERS-AVAILABLE-NOW
- Engadget, Jessica Conditt, 9 Sep 2026. https://www.engadget.com/2254393/playdate-season-3-kicks-off-on-october-8/
- indiana-jonas on Bluesky (pronunciation post; exact link still to be added).
- indiana-jonas studio page. https://play.date/games/studios/com.indiana-jonas/
- Playdate Community Wiki, Season Three. https://playdate-wiki.com/wiki/Season_Three
Not yet reviewed.
No score. This page is built from official and press sources.
The next game from the maker of Long Puppy. Due in Playdate Season Three; details still under wraps.
