Atari has announced that retro throwback platformer Mr. Run and Jump will be getting a physical release.
This new physical release is not a simple release on modern consoles, but rather a physical release on the classic Atari 2600 console.
This will mark the first game released for the Atari 2600 since 1990, so those who have hung onto their childhood game console can rejoice in receiving a new game after over 3 decades. This physical version for the older console is a port with downgraded graphics compared to modern platforms where it will also be released.
The previously announced game is a remake of a title originally created by John Mikula of Graphite Labs back in 2021. That project was built for the Atari 2600 as well, so it’s fitting that the new game will see a release for it.
The Atari 2600 physical collectable copy of Mr. Run and Jump will be available through Atari’s website with preorders beginning on July 31, 2023 for $59.99. Additional distribution will be announced at a later date.
Here’s a rundown of the game:
Mr. Run and Jump features precise controls, silky smooth gameplay, and free-flowing level design, making it a speedrunner’s dream. Run, jump, dash, and roll to hard-to-reach locations to find collectibles, or adjust the difficulty level via Dynamic Assistance to enjoy a more approachable experience with the heart-pounding peril cranked down a couple of notches.
Mr. Run and Jump was originally created in 2021 as an Atari 2600 game, designed by John Mikula, a developer at St. Louis-based indie studio Graphite Lab. Its precise platforming showcases the legacy 2600 hardware, still capable of engaging hobbyists and fans 40+ years after its release. The teams at Atari and Graphite Lab were so enamored with the 2600 title that they teamed up to create a modern version of Mr. Run and Jump, highlighting the best of the 2600 title for modern consoles and PCs, and layering in a beautiful landscape of color and sound.
“We are thrilled to introduce Mr. Run and Jump to gamers worldwide,” said Matt Raithel, Graphite Lab Owner and Studio Director. “Dazzling animation, intense platforming, and approachable characters all come together in a package that was made better with the help and support of the team at Atari.”
Key Features:
- Dozens of unique levels within six distinct, vibrant, and beautifully illustrated worlds
- A variety of devious enemies, each with their own attack patterns and personalities
- 30+ hours of gameplay including Time Trials, hard-to-reach collectibles, achievements, and more
- Precise controls make Mr. Run and Jump’s platforming as smooth as butter
- An original story of a transformed world, a devouring Void, and all the wonders of the Realms of Color
Mr. Run and Jump is set to launch later this summer for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Atari VCS, Windows PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store) and now a port for Atari 2600.
