Atari Acquires Five Forgotten Ubisoft Franchises for Modern Re-releases
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Atari has purchased the rights to five dormant Ubisoft franchises including I Am Alive and Child of Eden, with plans to bring these classic titles to modern platforms.
Atari is expanding its catalog by acquiring the rights to five dormant Ubisoft franchises, as originally reported by IGN and covered by Game Rant. The newly acquired titles include I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Cold Fear, Grow Home, and Grow Up. According to Atari, these games will be re-released under its own publishing label and brought to modern platforms, though current plans focus on availability rather than brand new entries.
This acquisition highlights a notable shift in strategy for both companies. Ubisoft has faced financial headwinds recently, reporting a significant loss for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year alongside a revenue drop of over 20 percent. The publisher is currently narrowing its focus toward core blockbusters and strategic partnerships, such as a recent Tencent backed subsidiary formed to manage major properties like Assassin and Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.
Meanwhile, Atari is actively growing its portfolio and increasing its market footprint. Last month, Atari became the primary shareholder of Thunderful Group, the publisher behind the SteamWorld series and Lost in Random. For players who missed out on these cult classics during their original runs, this move opens the door to experience titles like the 2005 survival horror Cold Fear or the vibrant 2011 rhythm experience Child of Eden on current hardware without needing legacy systems.
Tags: Atari, Ubisoft, Gaming News, Retro Gaming, Industry News
Original article: Game Rant