RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Atari acquired the game from Frontier, the series is entirely theirs

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 no longer from Frontier Development, Arcade. The historic company actually announced that it had acquired it outright. So all versions of the game (PC, Mac iOS and Nintendo Switch) now belong to him. For this reason, Atari owns the entire RollerCoaster Tycoon series, of which it is currently the sole publisher.

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“Celebrating 25 years of Rollercoaster Tycoon Chris Sawyer (original author Ed.), I’m really pleased to be able to add this important game to the rest of the series,” said Wade Rosen, Atari President and CEO. “This will create new opportunities for Atari, and we will continue to do so. “It’s great work by Frontier and benefits Rollercoaster Tycoon fans.”

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 is a game Great success. Released in 2004, the game became the best-selling PC game on Amazon.com at launch and was among the top five best-selling PC games in 2004 and 2005. Critical response was also excellent, receiving an average score of 81. Metacritic.

Games in the RollerCoaster Tycoon series currently owned by Atari include: Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic, Rollercoaster Tycoon 2, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3, Rollercoaster Tycoon Deluxe, Rollercoaster Tycoon Joyride, Rollercoaster Tycoon World, Rollercoaster Tycoon Puzzle, and Rollercoaster Tycoon Touch. Of course, there are also mobile versions.

The official statement reminds us that “Atari operates the Rollercoaster Tycoon series under a long-term licensing agreement with series creator Chris Sawyer. Under the agreement, Atari will aim to develop new games, expand digital and physical distribution, and explore brand collaborations to take the franchise to new heights.” as part of a long-term plan for