Atari has acquired the rights to five classic Ubisoft titles and plans to revive them for players once again. Among the titles included are Cold Fear (2005), I Am Alive (2012), Child of Eden (2011), Grow Home (2015), and Grow Up (2016). These games will be revived under Atari’s publishing label and released on new platforms.
In announcing the acquisition, Atari said it plans to bring the games back with updated releases and make them available on more platforms. Deborah Papiernik, Ubisoft’s Vice President of New Business, described the agreement as a chance to give both returning fans and first-time players something to look forward to.
“Millions of players have experienced these worlds over the years, and this will open the door for long-time players to revisit those memories while inviting new audiences to discover them for the first time,” she said in a press statement.
Papiernik added that Atari’s track record of celebrating gaming history makes it well-positioned to handle the revival. Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari, said the company will remain faithful to the original spirit of each title while also exploring ways to evolve them.
“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,” Rosen said.
The five titles cover a mix of genres and styles. Cold Fear is a survival-horror experience that draws comparisons to Resident Evil. I Am Alive is a post-apocalyptic survival story that gained popularity on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Child of Eden, from Rez director Tetsuya Mizuguchi, combines rhythm and shooting mechanics in a visually distinctive style. Grow Home and Grow Up lean into quirky platforming with physics-based gameplay that has a cult appeal.
While Ubisoft has shifted its focus to larger franchises, Atari has been moving in the opposite direction with a series of acquisitions. In recent years, the company has picked up studios such as Nightdive and Digital Eclipse, both known for bringing older games back to life. Atari also bought the rights to Transport Tycoon and became the majority owner of Thunderful Group, publisher of the SteamWorld series.
Ubisoft, meanwhile, has concentrated its efforts on high-profile projects. Earlier this year, it formed a subsidiary to manage its biggest series, including Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry, with Tencent investing more than one billion dollars into the venture. The company has also partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund for additional Assassin’s Creed Mirage content.
Atari has not yet shared release dates or platform details for the re-releases. Several Ubisoft games that had been left behind in past console generations will be making a return for players today.
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