Breakout Beyond Puts a New Angle on Atari's Classic Brick-Breaker

Breakout, the iconic 1976 arcade game, is getting a modern makeover almost 50 years later! Breakout Beyond, developed by Choice Provisions (creators of the BIT.TRIP series), puts a fresh spin on the classic brick-breaker formula. Instead of the traditional vertical gameplay, Breakout Beyond features a horizontal progression, moving players from left to right.

The core gameplay remains intact: break bricks with your paddle and ball. However, as you string together combos, the visual spectacle intensifies with dazzling lights and effects. Special bricks trigger spectacular events, from massive explosions to a powerful laser cannon!

Prepare for a challenge with 72 levels planned for Breakout Beyond, plus an unlockable endless mode featuring a global online leaderboard. Prefer some friendly competition? Local two-player co-op is also available.

Initially slated as an Intellivision Amico exclusive in 2020, Atari has since acquired the project and overseen its completion.

"We're excited to share this fantastic game with our players," stated Ethan Stearns, Atari's senior director of games publishing. "The team recognized the brilliance of the concept—maintaining the essence of Breakout while introducing a completely innovative approach. Breakout Beyond is a worthy addition to the Breakout legacy, and we eagerly anticipate the amazing combos players will create."

The Amico console, initially announced in 2018 with a projected 2020 launch, remains unreleased, facing numerous setbacks and delays over the years. Atari acquired the Intellivision branding and intellectual property last year, but not the Amico itself.

Breakout Beyond is set to launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and the Atari VCS.