WayForward and Atari announce Yars Rising for Switch
During today’s Indie World Showcase, WayForward and Atari unveiled Yars Rising. The sci-fi action adventure game launches for Switch in 2024.
Yars Rising is a modern chapter in the storyline of Yars’ Revenge, Atari’s best-selling first-party game for the 2600. Some additional information can be found below.
In Yars Rising, players take control of the young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the shadowy Qotech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack a way through challenges to unravel layers of intrigue in this expansive sci-fi mystery. Embark on Emi’s journey to decipher the mystery of the corporation’s closely guarded secret and uncover her inexplicable bond to a far-off alien race.
WayForward has built a reputation for developing franchises featuring strong characters and rich storytelling. In Yars Rising, the studio delivers a side-scrolling Metroidvania adventure with platforming action, a balance of stealth and combat gameplay, and retro-inspired mini-games.
Atari CEO Wade Rosen said today: “WayForward’s proven storytelling and worldbuilding powers made them a perfect choice for reimagining one of Atari’s most enduring game franchises. I am confident that fans are going to enjoy this new, dynamic chapter in the Yars storyline: Yars Rising.”
Check out the first trailer for the game below.
