Breakout Beyond Trailer Announces New Spin on Classic Atari Game
Breakout for the Atari is arguably one of the most well-known titles in gaming history. More than likely, anyone remotely interested in video games has played the brick-smashing retro game or some twist on it.
Developers and Atari have now announced their own variation with, a neon-drenched version that puts a new spin on the arcade classic.
Breakout Beyond is a reimagining of the game that was originally released in 1976. Developed by Choice Provisions, the studio behind Bit.Trip, this new iteration flips its perspective so players will break bricks from side to side rather than at the top. There are also special blocks with power-ups like a protective barrier and laser cannon to give players an edge.
Breakout Beyond allows up to two-player co-op across all 72 levels. There is also an unlockable endless mode with an online global leaderboard.
“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,” reads the game’s official description. “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.”
Breakout Beyond was originally slated as an Amica Intellivision exclusive. Atari acquired the rights to Intellivision Entertainment’s branding and more than 200 games under its umbrella last year. The previously announced Amica console, which has had a very tumultuous development, seems to still be alive, with preorders still available on its website.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring this gem to our players,” said Ethan Stearns, Senior Director
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