Publisher Atari and developers Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox announced Breakout: Recharged for PC and consoles, with a release set for February 2022.
Breakout: Recharged is launching across Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and the Atari VCS. A release date is set for February 10th.
Here’s a new trailer:
Here’s a rundown on the game:
The original brick-breaking game is back with some of the toughest challenges yet! Breakout: Recharged steps up the excitement with super challenging gameplay, all new power-ups, modern graphics and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee.
Breakout: Recharged will forever change what you expect from a brick-breaking title. The endless arcade mode and 50 challenge levels will push you to the limit of your skills. Don’t fret, however, as this wouldn’t be a Recharged title without game-changing powerups. Expect the aid of rail guns, homing missiles, and explosives to join the traditional multi-ball. You’ll need every tool in the arsenal and razor-sharp reflexes to climb the global leaderboards.
Key Features:
- Old Meets New: Classic Breakout gameplay updated with refined control, and modern visual flourishes
- Power Up: Blast special bricks to pick up paddle-transforming power-ups a rail gun, explosive balls, missile launchers, and more
- Challenge: Compete in a series of 50 challenges designed to put even the most seasoned players to the test
- Compete: Reach the top of global leaderboards for arcade and individual challenge modes
- Bring a Friend: Play local co-op in every mode – breaking bricks is better together!
- Get in the Groove: Rock out to an original score by Megan McDuffee