Digital Eclipse Unveils Tetris® Forever: A Timeless Celebration of Four Decades of Puzzle Perfection
Experience the Evolution of a Global Phenomenon with Over 15 Playable Games, an All-New Tetris Game, and Exclusive Documentary Featurettes
Experience the Evolution of a Global Phenomenon with Over 15 Playable Games, an All-New Tetris Game, and Exclusive Documentary Featurettes
EMERYVILLE, CA (August 27, 2024) — Digital Eclipse, in partnership with The Tetris Company, is delighted to announce Tetris® Forever, the latest in the studio's acclaimed Gold Master Series, which was revealed today during a Nintendo Direct digital showcase. The collection, which features a variety of playable Tetris games from the last four decades and a brand-new game created by Digital Eclipse, will launch this holiday season on PC and consoles.
Discover the extraordinary true story behind Tetris in more than 90 minutes of all-new documentary featurettes. Explore the lifelong friendship and creative partnership between Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov and The Tetris Company founder Henk Rogers, and dive into the remarkable odyssey that shaped one of the most iconic games in history.
Journey through four decades of Tetris with more than 15 playable classic games, including several being released outside of Japan for the first time. See where it all began in 1984 with an accurate recreation of the first version of Tetris on the Electronika 60 computer; battle your friends in the multiplayer cult favorite Tetris Battle Gaiden; create massive explosions to clear lines in Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss, and many more memorable game experiences.
"We're incredibly honored to be entrusted with Tetris," said Mike Mika, Studio Head of Digital Eclipse. "Its impact on the game industry cannot be overstated, and we're excited to share this international collection of diverse Tetris variations alongside the stories told by Henk Rogers and Alexey Pajitnov of the many challenges they faced bringing this game to the world. "
"Our collaboration with Digital Eclipse on Tetris Forever was a long time coming, and we enjoyed being able to work on a project that honors the incredible legacy of Tetris and the creative brilliance that has driven its lasting success," said Maya Rogers, CEO of Tetris. "For four decades, Tetris has captivated hundreds of millions, and this interactive experience gives fans an unparalleled opportunity to explore its evolution. Tetris is truly a timeless game, and we are excited for everyone to explore these curated game variants and the new surprises Tetris Forever offers."
Key Features of Tetris Forever Include:
- The Game that Started It All: Digital Eclipse has prepared an authentic recreation of the first version of Tetris, which Alexey Pajitnov created on a Soviet "Electronika 60" computer system. Experience the look and feel of Tetris as Alexey envisioned it in 1984.
- Interactive Timeline: Explore a virtual museum with archival materials, including video featurettes, photos, original ads, and playable games restored in high-definition and presented chronologically.
- The True Story of Tetris: With over 90-minutes of all-new documentary featurettes produced by Area 5—creators of Outerlands, Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us and Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II—unravel the true story of Tetris in its purest form.
- An All-New Tetris Game: Tetris Time Warp, an all-new Tetris variant by Digital Eclipse will have up to four players warping between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of memorable graphic styles and play mechanics!
Tetris Forever launches on PC via Steam and GOG, and on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox One and Series X|S later this year in 2024. For more information, sign up for the Digital Eclipse newsletter HERE.
