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Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration The Wider World of Atari DLC

New details were shared today about The Wider World of Atari DLC for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. It’ll be ready to go on September 26, 2024.

The Wider World of Atari brings along 19 playable games and eight video segments. YouTuber MetalJesusRocks will share the full lineup of titles on September 25 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.

Atari passed along the following information today:

Yars Rising trailer

A final Yars Rising trailer was made available today in celebration of the launch. Atari and WayForward are bringing out the stealth-based Metroidvania on Switch today.

For more information about the game, read the following overview:

Yars Rising story

The countdown continues for Yars Rising, and now we have another look at the game focusing on the story. Players can take a closer look into the characters, narratives, and anime-inspired world.

Here’s some additional information, courtesy of Atari:

Fatal Run 2089

Atari, in partnership with MNSTR Studio, just revealed Fatal Run 2089. The game heads to Switch in 2025.

Fatal Run 2089 is a vehicular combat game based on the 1990s classic. The new Unreal Engine 5-developed title features arcade-style challenges, bosses to face off against, upgrades, and more.

A bunch of details can be found in the following overview: 

NeoSprint trailer

Courtesy of Atari and Headless Chicken Games, we have the launch trailer for NeoSprint. The isometric racer came to various platforms this week, including Switch.

More information is included in the following overview:

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition

Today, Atari and Digital Eclipse announced Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition, a significant expansion to the original release. It’s slated for October 25, 2024 on Switch.

Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection adds two new timelines and 39 games to the playable Atari retrospective. Those who own the original release can obtain the new content as DLC later this year.

Here’s what to expect:

Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection

Today, Atari and Limited Run Games unveiled Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection. Switch will be getting it in 2025.

Atari says that the package includes games (updated in the Carbon Engine), artifacts, and interviews. Also, the team has apparently gone out of its way “to smooth out some of the games’ rough edges.”

Learn more about it in the following overview:

Yars Rising release date

Yars Rising now has a release date, courtesy of Atari and WayForward. The two sides confirmed today that it arrives for Switch on September 10, 2024.

Yars Rising was previously announced during an Indie World Showcase just a couple of months ago. Atari initially committed to a general 2024 launch window.

Yars Rising physical

Yars Rising is now confirmed for physical release on Switch, and pre-orders are live.

Yars Rising, the upcoming Metroidvania prequel to Yars’ Revenge from WayForward, was revealed last month. This is the first time we’re hearing about a physical version. As of now there are only plans for a standard release, so there won’t be any special editions.

NeoSprint release date

Today, Atari and Headless Chicken Games revealed the release date for NeoSprint. Switch will be getting the title on June 27, 2024.

NeoSprint is the first new Sprint Series game in three decades. It features multiple game modes, up to 8-player local multiplayer, upgradable cars, a custom race track builder, online leaderboards, and single-screen racing.

Here’s some additional information for those that need a refresher:


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