Ubisoft Licenses IP to Atari

Atari and Ubisoft have announced a strategic agreement‍ to re-release five previously acclaimed titles: Cold Fear,⁣ I⁢ Am Alive, ⁤ Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up. The deal, announced August 26, 2025, aims to bring these games to new platforms and audiences, according to a press release from Business Wire.

The agreement highlights a “shared commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences while honoring the original spirit of the titles.” Atari will publish the ⁤re-releases under its own label, exploring updated formats, new content, and expanded distribution.

Reviving Nostalgia and Reaching New Players

Ubisoft’s Deborah Papiernik, vice president of New Business, stated the re-release will allow “long-time players ⁤to revisit⁣ those memories while inviting new audiences to discover them for the first time.” She also expressed excitement about Atari’s “deep thankfulness for ⁢these classic titles” and how they will be evolved.

Atari Chairman and CEO Wade Rosen emphasized the shared legacy of both companies in creating immersive gaming worlds, stating, “We’re excited to reintroduce these titles‍ while ⁤also exploring ways to expand and evolve these franchises.”

Atari’s ‍Expansion Strategy

This proclamation follows ⁤Atari’s recent agreement to acquire Thunderful Group for $5.2 million. Shareholders of Thunderful Group are scheduled to⁣ vote on the acquisition at an extraordinary general meeting today, August 28, 2025.