News Atari 50 DLC Adds 19 Games And Launches Later This Week

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Atari and developer Digital Eclipse have announced that the first paid DLC expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will launch later this week on 26th September 2024.

Dubbed 'The Wider World of Atari', the DLC will contain 19 additional games alongside a wealth of new documentary material. We won't know exactly which games are included until this Wednesday, however, when YouTuber MetalJesusRocks will reveal the full roster at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST.

What we do know is that the new DLC will take a look at some hidden Atari gems from the '80s, including some 'unusual and underappreciated Atari innovations'. It will also include a look at the creation of the Atari logo from designer Evelyn Seto, and a glimpse into the birth of Breakout with interviews from Atari legend Al Alcorn.

A second DLC entitled 'The First Console War' will release at a later date on 8th November 2024, coinciding with the physical release of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition, which will contain the main game alongside both DLC packs. A special steelbook edition will be made available exclusively on Switch, containing art cards, miniature marquee signs, and an Al Alcorn business card replica from the 'Syzygy Co.' days.

Here's a look at the key features for the first DLC:

- Unusual and underappreciated Atari 2600 innovations as well as hidden gems from the 1980s
- A spotlight on the artist Evelyn Seto, who helped create Atari's iconic logo
- The community's quest for unreleased prototypes and the preservation of gaming history
- Archival and contemporary interviews from employees, fans, and homebrew developers

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We'll keep you updated on the full list of additional games when the announcement is made on Wednesday, 25th September 2024.