30th anniversary Worms Director’s Cut 1.5 in the works for Amiga! [UPDATED]

Original Worms developer Andy Davidson has announced news about Worms Director’s Cut 1.5, along with a good selection of newly released Amiga games.

The Worms DC 1.5 is set to feature Worms levels from fan groups around the world, and will launch free on the weekend of 31st January, 2025 at the Gerp event in Sweden.

And to clarify, the announcement from demo goup TBL clearly states “Andy… ready to unleash Worms Directors Cut onto the Amiga once more.” It’s happening!

(Director’s Cut was originally known as “Total Wormage” in pre-release media) Here’s Andy’s tweet:

I intend Worms DC 1.5 to be a celebration of the Amiga and the scene around it, as without the Amiga none of this would have been possible.

Here is the announcement from Rodney of the demo group TBL about our plans:#worms pic.twitter.com/oYFfVkz0Qn

— Andy Davidson (@totalwormage) October 15, 2024

I had Worms

As an Amiga owner since 1991, I was using the computer (well into the late 1990s), and was there when Worms first appeared in 1995. A friend brought it round, probably thinking I’d be a good home for it, as his parents had bought a PC, and he wanted a tenner to put towards DOOM or something similar.

I was, of course, instantly hooked. The graphics, the scrolling, the range of weapons, and the immense playability of the title left a lasting impression. Aside from a few missteps, most of the sequels are equally strong, which is how the game has lasted 30 years.

It’s not like anyone needs telling how amazing the Amiga was, is it? If doubters remain, this Worms news should set them straight, once and for all.

UPDATE: Levels aplenty!

Since the original announcement, all manner of new Worms levels have been submitted by fans. Levels from other developers have been added, too, including a Turrican-themed option!

While we’re a bit past January, work is still ongoing on Worms Director’s Cut 1.5:

Worms DC 1.5 will enter playtest soon. If you want to be a part of that feel free to join the Discord:https://t.co/hGOo20gJPJ

There’s still time to get involved with level creation and the remix project as well.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far!

— Andy Davidson (@totalwormage) March 31, 2025

I’m personally champing at the bit for this to come out, so if you’re not joining that Discord, keep an eye out here, either by subscribing to our newsletter, or enabling push notifications.

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