Legacy games brand Atari has acquired the IP rights to five Ubisoft titles.
No figure has been placed on the deal, which sees Atari own the rights to Cold Fear, Child of Eden, I Am Alive, Grow Home and Grow Up. The company has plans to re-release these games under its own publishing label; there's also the possibility
“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," Atari CEO and chair Wade Rosen (pictured) said.
"We’re excited to reintroduce these titles while also exploring ways to expand and evolve these franchises.”
Ubisoft's VP of new business Deborah Papiernik added: “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. 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.”
