Atari Acquires Rights to Rollercoaster Tycoon 3

In a significant move for fans of theme park simulations, Atari has acquired the rights to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, purchasing them for a hefty $7 million from developer Frontier. This acquisition includes the entire RollerCoaster Tycoon series, with Atari already owning titles like RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic and RollerCoaster Tycoon World. The iconic RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 has sold over 10 million copies since its release in 2004. This strategic purchase by Atari suggests possible new developments for the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise, but currently, there are no specific details on upcoming projects.

The acquisition indicates that Atari may be considering expanding the RollerCoaster Tycoon series with new titles or remastering existing ones, although they have yet to announce any specific plans.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 was a groundbreaking installment in the series released in 2004, allowing players to create and manage their own theme parks with a new level of graphical detail and complexity. It incorporated a fully 3D environment for the first time in the franchise, along with the ability to ride the rollercoasters and attractions in the park from a first-person perspective. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 also added more expansive customization options, giving players the power to personalize their parks to a great extent. Its success paved the way for future simulation games that combined creative liberty with in-depth management mechanics.