Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios to Deepen Collaboration in Retro Game Development

Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios Strengthen Ties for Retro Game Revivals on Modern Platforms Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios have become cornerstones in the world of retro gaming, each approaching the art of video game preservation with their distinct specializations.

Digital Eclipse is renowned for crafting comprehensive collections featuring gaming legends such as Street Fighter, Tetris, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

In contrast, Nightdive Studios excels at revitalizing celebrated classics like System Shock, Turok, and The Thing, bringing them up to date for modern audiences across diverse hardware, including the Nintendo Switch and PC. Both companies are now under the Atari umbrella, a development that has paved the way for increased collaboration and resource sharing.

Nightdive Studios’ expertise was integral to the online functionality of Digital Eclipse’s recent Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind release, setting a precedent for future combined efforts. Speaking with EDGE Magazine, Stephen Frost, the Head of Production at Digital Eclipse, indicated that these collaborative endeavors are set to intensify.

Frost explained that regular communication between the two studios has already laid the foundation for deeper integration: "As we move further into the domain of 3D game restoration and remastering for later-generation platforms, we expect to see even greater synergy and shared projects between our teams,” he stated.

“There are certainly opportunities on the horizon where both studios will be contributing their strengths equally." The timing couldn’t be better, as both companies are marking significant milestones.

Digital Eclipse is currently developing the Mortal Kombat Collection, a highly anticipated anthology that aims to preserve the franchise’s rich legacy and make it accessible through digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop.

Meanwhile, Nightdive Studios has just released System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster today, offering fans enhanced visuals and modernized gameplay on current-generation systems. Both Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios have accumulated impressive track records.

Digital Eclipse’s dedication to historical context and behind-the-scenes content has set a new standard for retro compilations, while Nightdive Studios’ technical prowess has breathed new life into classics previously considered unplayable on modern hardware.

The prospect of these two specialist teams working together more closely under the Atari brand has important implications for game preservation and the growing market for high-quality remasters. As collaboration deepens, retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors can look forward to future re-releases and restorations with the assurance that they are in highly skilled hands.

With releases like Mortal Kombat Collection and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster shining on today’s consoles, Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios continue to ensure that classic video games remain accessible, relevant, and celebrated for new generations of gamers.

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