Atari Acquires Rights to Five Ubisoft Games for Modern Relaunch and Expansion

Atari Acquires Ubisoft Classics for Modern Reboot and Franchise Expansion – Cold Fear, Child of Eden, I Am Alive, Grow Home, Grow Up Revival

Atari has acquired the rights to five classic Ubisoft games: Cold Fear (2005), Child of Eden (2011), I Am Alive (2012), Grow Home (2015), and Grow Up (2016). The company intends to reintroduce these titles on current platforms and explore opportunities to expand their franchises. Wade Rosen, Atari’s CEO and President of the Board, commented on the acquisition. “Ubisoft and Atari have a shared history of creating worlds that players fall in love with—games that resonate with generations not only through gameplay but also through emotion,” Rosen stated. “We can’t wait to reintroduce these titles and delve into ways to expand and evolve these franchises.” Among the acquired titles, Cold Fear is a survival horror game that originally launched in 2005 for PS2, Xbox, and PC. Developed by Darkworks, known for Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare, the game follows American coast guard Tom Hansen as he uncovers that the crew of a Russian whaling ship has turned into zombies.

Atari Acquires Ubisoft Classics for Nostalgic Rediscovery and New Player Introduction

Deborah Papiernik, Ubisoft’s Vice President of New Businesses, shared the publisher’s perspective on the deal. “Many players have explored these game worlds over the years,” Papiernik stated, “and this deal allows longtime fans to revisit old times while welcoming new players to experience them for the first time.”

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