Atari Has Bought The Rights To Five Ubisoft Game Series

Atari acquired rights to five Ubisoft titles: Cold Fear, I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up. Cold Fear is a 2005 survival horror set on a storm-tossed Russian whaler. I Am Alive is a 2012 post-apocalyptic survival adventure focused on scavenging and scarce resources. Child of Eden is a 2011 music-driven rail shooter with vibrant visuals and rhythmic gameplay. Grow Home (2015) and Grow Up (2016) are climbing and exploration adventures starring a robot growing a giant plant. Atari plans to republish and expand these games through updated formats, new content, and extended distribution channels. The acquisition price was not disclosed, and Ubisoft appears willing to sell parts of its catalogue.

Cold Fear (2005) - A survival horror set on a storm-tossed Russian whaler, blending gunplay with claustrophobic ship corridors and mutant nightmares. I Am Alive (2012) - A post-apocalyptic survival adventure where you navigate a ruined city, scavenge for supplies, and manage scarce resources. Child of Eden (2011) - A trippy, music-driven rail shooter from the creator of Rez, filled with vibrant visuals and rhythmic gameplay.

"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," said Deborah Papiernik, Vice President of New Business. "Atari has a rich gaming legacy and deep appreciation for these classic titles, we're excited to see how they'll evolve and connect with players in fresh, meaningful ways."

Atari apparently plans on re-publishing these games and to "expand their reach through updated formats, new content, and extended distribution channels." The wording of "new content" could also imply an intent to create sequels or spinoffs, or it could mean new levels or even just bonus content such as artwork etc. The exact sum Atari paid for the IP was not disclosed, but it does indicate that the ailing Ubisoft is willing to part with some of its catalogue.

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