Classic title Breakout is back with Breakout Beyond

Developed by the studio behind the Bit.Trip series.
Breakout Beyond

Atari has announced Breakout Beyond, a game designed to turn the “legendary breakout series on its head – or more accurately, it’s side”.

Somewhat excitingly, the game is being made by Choice Provisions, which is the team behind the Bit.Trip series, well known for its arcade platforming and rhythm-based gameplay. The teams say that it’s “a vibrant new reimagining of the series that invites players to break on through to the other side”, and it’s coming to PC and consoles later this year.

In the new game you’ll have to “creatively” breach the wall with combos that build up your score. There are 72 levels in total, and there’s also a two player co-op mode, though we’re not sure yet if that’s online or just for local play.

In this neon-infused twist on the classic 1976 arcade game, players smash through each puzzle by clearing bricks to reach the final goal. However, the script has been flipped—literally! Players now progress sideways, breaking through barriers and building up combos that ramp up the intensity of the effects, rewarding the most skilled players with a dazzling light show. Breaking special blocks offers powerful advantages, like massive brick-clearing blasts, a protective barrier to shield the ball, and a laser cannon to carve a path forward. Each one unleashes stunning dynamic effects, delivering dazzling visuals never seen before in Breakout.

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring this gem to our players,” said Ethan Stearns, Senior Director of Games Publishing at Atari. “The team thought it was a brilliant concept, preserving the heart of Breakout’s gameplay while also giving the formula a completely new spin. Breakout Beyond is a worthy new entry into the Breakout pantheon, and we can’t wait to see the insane combos brick-breakers will make.”

Breakout Beyond is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PS4, PS5, and Atari VCS later this year.

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