Today, Atari announced the revival of Fatal Run, titled Fatal Run 1989. This game was a huge success globally when it was released. first released in 1990and was available on the Atari 7800 and Atari 2600. Fatal Run 2089 is scheduled to release in 2025 on Steam, Epic, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
This title is being developed by MNSTR Studios, and will be their first game. Their website shows a portfolio full of 3D projects, such as Mech characters, concept art, and illustration. They have helped with a ton of projects that may not have been released yet, as they have a banner with Power Rangers on it.
Returning to Fatal Run 2089, the game is being built on Unreal Engine 5, which will make the racing much more intense for players eager for a dose of nostalgia. This game is set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy landscape, where players will explore four distinct global regions, each with their own unique characteristics.
Each region will feature hairpin turns, branching paths, explosives and secret routes for players to discover. Fatal Run 2089 will consist of 20 levels in total for players to race through, with a choice of seven different vehicles, all with their own unique specialties, so players will have to choose wisely and experiment with each vehicle to find the one that will secure their victory.
Atari has released the official announcement trailer for Fatal Run 2089, which you can watch below. It shows a post-apocalyptic world that is now bathed in radiation, and you join a group of determined scientists known as the “Engineers.” When you join them, your mission during your time with them is to transport ARCs – advanced clean energy devices that will help clear the radiation and purify the atmosphere so that Earth can begin to be populated once again.
While it is a racing game, that’s not all. Players will face four tough bosses, who come with their own unique abilities and strategies that will require you to think outside the box to defeat them. Plus, there are also fun arcade-style challenges to take part in, where you have to race and take shortcuts to beat the clock.
There is currently no official store for Fatal Run 2089 as the game is still in early development and there is no suggestion of its release price. However, a official page on Atari provides more details about the game.