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Breakout Beyond: A Brick-Breaking Blast from the Past

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Breakout Beyond – coming later in 2025

Get ready to break out of the ordinary and into a world of pixelated fun as Atari announce Breakout Beyond.

You’ll know of Atari, the legendary game developer, and you’ll know that they have been on a bit of a mission in recent times with their ReCharged series of games. But very soon they are bringing back a classic with a twist: Breakout Beyond.

This reimagining of the iconic 1976 arcade game takes the classic brick-breaking formula and injects it with new life, adding stunning visuals, challenging levels, and a co-op mode for double the fun.

A Brick-Breaking Revolution

In Breakout Beyond, you’ll step into the shoes of a pixelated paddle, tasked with breaking through a wall of colorful bricks using a bouncing ball.

But don’t worry, it’s not just about smashing bricks; it’s about smashing them with style! As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock power-ups that enhance your ball, like shields, lasers, and multi-balls, creating a visually stunning and exhilarating experience.

A New Perspective

What sets Breakout Beyond apart from its predecessors is its unique sideways perspective. This innovative approach adds a fresh layer of challenge and strategy, as you’ll need to carefully angle your shots to break through the bricks and reach the top of the screen.

With 72 levels to conquer, Breakout Beyond offers plenty of content to keep you entertained for hours on end. And if you’re looking for an even bigger challenge, you can team up with a friend in local co-op mode and take on the brick-breaking gauntlet together.

A Blast from the Past with a Modern Twist

Breakout Beyond feels a bit like a love letter to the classic arcade game that started it all. It faithfully recreates the core gameplay mechanics of the original Breakout while introducing modern visuals and features.

This blend of nostalgia and innovation makes Breakout Beyond a must-play for fans of the original game and newcomers alike.

And of course, you can take in some of that right now too, with the brilliant Breakout: ReCharged.

Key Features

  • Unlockable endless mode with an online global leaderboard
  • 72 challenging levels that will put players’ brick-breaking skills to the test
  • Two-player co-op to manage (or ramp up) the chaos with a friend
  • Procedural audio and visual effects that increase in intensity with each combo

Originally slated as an Amico Intellivision exclusive back in 2020, Atari agreed to acquire and complete the development of the title. “We’re thrilled to be able to bring this gem to our players,” said Ethan Stearns, Senior Director of Games Publishing at Atari. “The team thought it was a brilliant concept, preserving the heart of Breakout’s gameplay while also giving the formula a completely new spin. Breakout Beyond is a worthy new entry into the Breakout pantheon, and we can’t wait to see the insane combos brick-breakers will make.

Breakout Beyond is available later this year on PC, Atari VCS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Get ready to break out of the ordinary and into a world of pixelated fun!

Neil Watton
Neil Wattonhttps://www.thexboxhub.com/
An Xbox gamer since 2002, I bought the big black box just to play Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee. I have since loved every second of the 360's life and am now just as obsessed with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - mostly with the brilliant indie scene that has come to the fore. Gamertag is neil363, feel free to add me to your list.
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