Breakout: Recharged heads to consoles and PC February 10th

So many memories of the original game. Official release details are below.

It’s time to take on all of the retro goodness of Atari, one neon-colored brick at a time. Today, the iconic publisher announced a February 10, 2022, launch date for Breakout: Recharged, a reimagined revival of the arcade classic. Soon, you’ll be breaking things down brick by brick with electrified neon visuals and modernized gameplay on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Atari VCS, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Strategy is key in Breakout: Recharged; land your hit or face unforeseen consequences on the digital battlefield! Utilize power-ups for explosive combos with the all-new rail gun, homing missiles, and unforgiving blasts to join the traditional multi-ball. You’ll need every tool in the arsenal and razor-sharp reflexes to climb the global leaderboards!

Atari’s Recharged series breathes new life into the most seminal fan-favorites of the 1970s and ’80s while keeping true to what made those games undeniable smash-hits — simple and engaging gameplay, accessible pick-up-and-play controls, and plain ol’ high score-chasing fun. The Atari VCS version of Breakout: Recharged features exclusive content and is optimized for play with the all-new Atari Wireless Classic Joystick.

Breakout: Recharged and the entirety of the Recharged series is made in collaboration with developers Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox Studios.

The official Atari Recharged soundtrack from award-winning artist and composer Megan McDuffee is now available on Bandcamp. McDuffee created the electronic 80s-inspired original soundtrack from the ground up for the series.

Breakout: Recharged Key Features:

• Endless Mode — Put your brick-breaking finesse to the ultimate test
• Local Co-Op — Who said Breakout was a solo game? Not anymore!
• Break Through the Challenge — Compete in a series of 50 increasingly challenging levels that put even the most seasoned players to the test