New York, NY (September 26, 2024) —Today, publisher Atari and developer Digital Eclipse are thrilled to announce the launch of the first major DLC to the critically acclaimed Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Titled The Wider World of Atari, this DLC features 19 playable games and eight video segments set in a brand-new timeline. Delve deep into stories from Atari’s history, highlighting how the company has influenced creators and fans over the decades.
Fans can explore the 19 games included in this first DLC:
- Berzerk – 2600
- Berzerk Voice Enhanced – 2600
- Berzerk – 5200
- Berzerk – Arcade
- Frenzy – Arcade
- Red Baron – Arcade
- Sky Diver – Arcade
- Avalanche – Arcade
- Destroyer – Arcade
- Super Bug – Arcade
- Football – Arcade
- Stellar Track – 2600 (Sears exclusive)
- Submarine Commander – 2600 (Sears exclusive)
- Steeplechase – 2600 (Sears exclusive)
- Atari Video Cube – 2600
- Desert Falcon – 2600
- Off the Wall – 2600
- Sky Diver – 2600
- Avalanche – Atari 8-bit
Here’s what else is included in the new DLC expansion:
- Unusual and underappreciated Atari 2600 innovations, as well as hidden gems from the 1980s
- A spotlight on the artist Evelyn Seto, who helped create Atari’s iconic logo
- The community’s quest for unreleased prototypes and the preservation of gaming history
- Archival and contemporary interviews from employees, fans, and homebrew developers
The Wider World of Atari includes new interviews, vintage ads, historical artifacts, and more, which have all been researched and presented with Digital Eclipse’s signature style. Highlights from the new timeline include unusual and underappreciated innovations and hidden gems from the late 1980s; a spotlight on the artist Evelyn Seto, who helped create the iconic “Fuji” Atari logo; Pong creator Al Alcorn explaining the birth of Breakout; and an exploration of the fan base’s role in discovering unreleased prototypes, creating “homebrew” games, and preserving Atari history.
The DLC is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X, and PlayStation 4 & 5 for $7.99. Additionally, owners of the original game on the Atari VCS can get the DLC content for free as part of an update!
Fans attending the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) can learn more about the DLC and the Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration project this Sunday, September 29, during a panel discussion featuring Digital Eclipse Producer Chris Kohler, Atari VP of Games Ethan Stearns, and Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell.
A second DLC entitled The First Console War will be released globally on November 8, along with the physical release of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 for $39.99. The physical release contains the original game and both DLCs.
A Steelbook version for Nintendo Switch, which will include Atari 2600 art cards, miniature arcade marquee signs, and an Al Alcorn Replica Syzygy Co. business card, will retail for $49.99 USD.
