As of March 24, 2025, “Breakout Beyond” has officially launched for PC via Steam. This modern reimagining of the classic 1976 arcade game offers several new features and enhancements.Steam StoreAtari®+3Gematsu+3Bleeding Cool News+3
Key Features:
- Horizontal Gameplay: Unlike the original vertical format, “Breakout Beyond” introduces a sideways perspective, requiring players to break through brick walls from left to right. Gematsu+1Polygon+1
- 72 Challenging Levels: Players can test their skills across 72 unique levels, each designed to push their brick-breaking abilities to the limit. Bleeding Cool News+5Steam Store+5Atari®+5
- Two-Player Co-op Mode: The game supports local two-player cooperative play, allowing friends to team up and tackle challenges together. Steam Store
- Unlockable Endless Mode: After completing the main levels, players can unlock an endless mode featuring an online global leaderboard to compete for high scores. Gamerant+2Atari®+2Steam Store+2
- Dynamic Visual and Audio Effects: The game features procedural audio and visual effects that intensify with higher combos, creating a vibrant and immersive experience. Gamerant+2Steam Store+2Atari®+2
“Breakout Beyond” is also scheduled for release on other platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with console releases planned for later in the year.