WayForward and Atari’s Sci-fi Metroidvania Yars Rising Gets September Release

Hot on the heels of the world debut gameplay trailer at IGN Live 2024, Atari and developer WayForward are excited to announce the release date for Yars Rising. This new 2D metroidvania entry, set in a futuristic cyberpunk Yars universe, will launch on digital storefronts and in physical retail on September 10, 2024.

Players worldwide can preorder their PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch physical editions now through local regional retailers via the official listing page: https://link.atari.com/buy-yars.  

The World of Yars Rising

In Yars Rising, players take control of Emi Kimura, a young hacker who's been hired by a mysterious entity to infiltrate the shadowy Qotech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges and retro-inspired mini-games to unravel layers of intrigue in this vast sci-fi mystery. Embark on Emi's journey to decipher the mystery of the corporation's closely guarded secret and uncover her inexplicable bond to a far-off alien race.


In true Metroidvania fashion, Emi grows in power throughout her adventure, allowing her to retrace her steps and reach previously inaccessible and secret areas. Her evolving hacking skills are critical to solving stimulating minigames that reference the innovative gameplay from the Atari 2600 title Yars' Revenge. Emi will also face challenging boss battles at the end of each level, each with its own unique quirks utilizing all of her diverse skills.
 

The all-new gameplay trailer shows off the vivid world of Yars Rising, punctuated by anime-inspired cyberpunk character designs, an energetic soundtrack, and a look at the game's stealth mechanics and enemy encounters. What starts off as a simple 'get in, get out' mission quickly turns into more than what the young hacker Emi bargains for— from blasting robots to dodging lasers, to hacking complex systems and acquiring bio-hacks that grant unexpected abilities. 

 

Wishlist Yars Rising on all platforms now, and don't miss your chance to pre-order physical edition copies with your local retailer. The game comes to Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 & 5 on September 10, 2024.

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