Breakout Beyond is an upcoming action-packed, brick-breaking puzzle game developed by Choice Provisions and published by Atari. Scheduled for release on March 26, 2025, it offers a modern twist on the classic 1976 arcade game Breakout.
Key Features:
- Neon-Infused Gameplay: Breakout Beyond presents a vibrant, neon-drenched aesthetic, enhancing the visual appeal of the traditional brick-breaking experience. Atari®
- Horizontal Progression: Departing from the original’s vertical play, this version introduces a horizontal orientation where players clear bricks from left to right, adding a fresh dynamic to the gameplay. Gematsu
- Extensive Level Design: The game features 72 meticulously designed levels, each crafted to challenge and refine players’ brick-breaking skills. Atari®
- Dynamic Power-Ups: Players can utilize various power-ups, such as large brick-clearing blasts, forcefields that protect the ball, and laser cannons to clear paths, enriching the gameplay experience. Atari®
- Combo System: A combo mechanic rewards players for consecutive successful moves, intensifying the game’s pace and visual effects, leading to spectacular light shows. Atari®
- Two-Player Co-Op Mode: A local cooperative mode allows two players to team up, tackling levels together and strategizing to overcome challenges. Atari®
- Endless Mode with Leaderboards: Completing the main game unlocks an endless mode, featuring procedurally generated levels and online global leaderboards for competitive play. Atari®
Release Information:
Breakout Beyond will be available on multiple platforms, including PC, Atari VCS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
For the latest updates and community discussions, you can visit the official Breakout Beyond Discord channel.
