Atari has recently acquired rights to five Ubisoft franchises: I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Cold Fear, Grow Home, and Grow Up. This acquisition brings optimism for fans eager to see these games return on current platforms.
The gaming industry has experienced turmoil in recent years, and Ubisoft’s situation is no exception. Earlier this year, reports surfaced of Ubisoft incurring a $177.9 million loss for the fiscal year 2024-2025, with a revenue drop of about 20.5% compared to the prior period. In contrast, Atari saw a growth in revenue by 63% during the same fiscal year and appears to be on a positive trajectory.
Reports from IGN confirm Atari’s acquisition of I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Cold Fear, Grow Home, and Grow Up from Ubisoft. These titles will reportedly be launched under Atari’s publishing brand and on new, modern platforms. However, this does not imply that new installments in these franchises are being developed; it simply means that these five titles will likely be available for contemporary consoles.
Ubisoft Games Acquired By Atari
- I Am Alive
- Child of Eden
- Cold Fear
- Grow Home
- Grow Up
Some of the games** that Atari obtained faced commercial struggles. For instance, the survival horror game Cold Fear, which debuted in 2005, sold only 70,000 copies in its first year. The rhythm game Child of Eden, released in 2011, also failed to achieve significant sales success. In contrast, 2012’s action-adventure game I Am Alive became one of the top sellers on both the Xbox Live and PlayStation Network but unfortunately never had a sequel. The platformer Grow Home and its sequel Grow Up also received favorable reviews and moderate success.
Recently, Atari has been actively expanding its portfolio. Just last month, it became the main shareholder of Thunderful Group AB, known for franchises such as Lost in Random and the SteamWorld series.
In contrast, Ubisoft is narrowing its focus to its core projects and establishing strategic partnerships. Recently, the company created a subsidiary to manage its most significant intellectual properties, supported by Tencent. This list included major franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry. It remains to be seen how Ubisoft will adapt to the evolving market.
