
Atari and Digital Eclipse are rolling out an exciting expansion for one of their fan-favorite collections. The “Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration” is getting a boost with the new Expanded Edition, featuring two fresh timelines and 39 additional games for the ultimate Atari retrospective. Plus, they’re releasing a slick physical Steelbook version for Nintendo Switch and PS5.
This special edition includes Atari 2600 art cards, mini arcade marquee signs, an Al Alcorn Replica Syzygy Co. business card, and a Steelbook case. The Expanded Edition drops on October 25 for PC, Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation, with the Atari VCS version following during the holidays.
Check out the Wider World of Atari timeline, where you’ll dive into 19 epic games and eight killer video segments. This deep dive unpacks Atari’s legendary history and lasting impact on gamers and creators alike. With fresh interviews, classic ads, and cool artifacts, Digital Eclipse has crafted an immersive experience. Highlights include a deep dive into Stern Electronics’ robot-blasting Berzerk, uncovering hidden gems and innovations from the late ’80s, spotlighting artist Evelyn Seto who designed the iconic “Fuji” Atari logo, hearing Pong creator Al Alcorn share the origin story of Breakout, and exploring how fans have uncovered unreleased prototypes, created “homebrew” games, and preserved Atari’s legacy.

The First Console War timeline takes you back to the epic showdown between the Atari 2600 and Mattel’s Intellivision, featuring 20 playable games and a half-dozen video segments. Digital Eclipse has meticulously curated this deep dive into the rivalry, spotlighting Mattel’s unexpected move to develop games for their competitor, the Atari 2600.
Highlights include a collection of M Network games, fan favorites, various Atari and M Network sports games, and rare Atari 2600 and 5200 prototypes. You’ll also find new interview features with industry legends like former Intellivision game director Don Daglow, M Network programmer Jane Terjung, Activision’s David Crane and Garry Kitchen, homebrew programmer Dennis Debro, and historians Leonard Herman and Mike Mika.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition will be coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS, and PC on 25th October.
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