Atari has acquired the intellectual property rights to five Ubisoft titles, marking a significant move for the classic gaming company. The acquired games include the survival horror title Cold Fear, the post-apocalyptic platformer I Am Alive, the psychedelic rhythm game Child of Eden, and the physics-based climbing adventures Grow Home and Grow Up. This acquisition signals Atari’s intent to potentially revive and expand upon these established franchises.
Key Takeaways
- Atari now owns the rights to five Ubisoft games: Cold Fear, I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up.
- Atari CEO Wade Rosen expressed excitement about reintroducing these titles and exploring their future potential.
- The acquisition raises hopes for potential remakes or high-effort revivals, especially given Atari’s ownership of Nightdive Studios.
Atari’s Strategic Acquisition
Ubisoft has sold the intellectual property rights for five of its games to Atari. The titles include a diverse range of genres, from the survival horror of Cold Fear, often compared to Resident Evil on a boat, to the unique psychedelic rhythm gameplay of Child of Eden. Also included are I Am Alive, a post-apocalyptic survival platformer, and the charming physics-based climbing games Grow Home and its sequel, Grow Up.
Future Prospects and Potential Revivals
Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari, stated, "Ubisoft and Atari both have a legacy of crafting worlds that players can fall in love with—games that resonate with generations of players not just for how they played, but for how they made us feel." He added, "We’re excited to reintroduce these titles while also exploring ways to expand and evolve these franchises."
This acquisition has fueled speculation about potential new releases or remasters. Given that Atari also owns Nightdive Studios, known for its work on projects like the System Shock remake and recent re-releases of classic titles, there is a strong possibility that some of these newly acquired games could receive significant revivals. The survival horror game Cold Fear, with its unique setting on a storm-tossed whaling ship and innovative mechanics that simulated the ship’s movement, is a particular candidate for a modern remake.
