Atari has indeed acquired the rights to Chris Sawyer's classic PC simulation game 'Transport Tycoon'. This acquisition was announced on November 1, 2024, marking a significant development in the gaming industry.
Transport Tycoon, originally released in 1994 by MicroProse, is a beloved transport simulation game that puts players in control of a transport company starting in the 1930s. The game tasks players with building a transport empire using various vehicles including trains, ships, trucks, planes, and helicopters.
Key points about this acquisition:
1. Atari acquired the rights from the game's creator, Chris Sawyer.
2. The original game was highly praised for its deep and complex gameplay, detailed pixel graphics, and wide range of configuration options.
3. An expanded version, Transport Tycoon Deluxe, was released in 1995 with additional features.
4. The game has maintained a devoted fanbase over the years, partly due to the open-source recreation OpenTTD.
Atari's plans for the Transport Tycoon property include:
- Expanding digital and physical distribution
- Potentially developing new titles or content
- Exploring brand and merchandising collaborations
It's worth noting that Atari already owns the publishing rights to Chris Sawyer's RollerCoaster Tycoon series and the Transport Tycoon spiritual successor, Locomotion.
This acquisition adds to Atari's growing portfolio of classic gaming properties and demonstrates their commitment to preserving and expanding beloved game franchises.
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