Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios: Collaborative Future Looms for Retro Gaming on Nintendo Switch

Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios, both notable players in the retro gaming revival, are signaling a closer partnership as they develop new projects for platforms including the Nintendo Switch.

Under the umbrella of Atari, which acquired both companies in recent years, these studios have taken complementary approaches to celebrating and modernizing classic video games. Digital Eclipse is acclaimed for its meticulously curated game collections, featuring franchises like Street Fighter, Tetris, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, many of which have made successful debuts on Nintendo Switch and other platforms via the eShop.

Nightdive Studios, meanwhile, specializes in remastering and updating beloved titles such as System Shock, Turok, and The Thing, ensuring these classics run smoothly on contemporary hardware like the Nintendo Switch. The convergence of these two powerhouses has already borne fruit; Nightdive contributed to the online features in Digital Eclipse’s recent release, Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind.

Both studios' commitment to elevating legacy content continues to set new benchmarks in preservation and accessibility for iconic games. In a recent interview with EDGE magazine, Digital Eclipse’s Head of Production Stephen Frost provided insights into the evolving partnership.

"As our focus expands toward 3D games for later-generation platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, it’s only natural we’ll see even greater synergy between our teams," Frost explained, suggesting that future projects will benefit from the combined expertise of both studios.

He emphasized that ongoing, regular communication is strengthening their collaborative efforts and hinted that cross-team projects may soon become a defining feature of their shared future within Atari. Currently, Digital Eclipse is developing a comprehensive Mortal Kombat collection, leveraging its strength in authentic presentation and historical context, which fans expect to reach platforms like the Nintendo Switch.

Nightdive Studios, scheduling the highly anticipated System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster for release today, continues its tradition of revitalizing classic games for a modern audience. The renewed focus on collaboration ensures that players on Nintendo Switch and other platforms can look forward to richer, more faithful restorations of gaming’s greatest hits.

With proven track records and the support of Atari, Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios are well-positioned to lead the next wave of retro gaming innovation, setting high standards for quality and authenticity in game preservation.

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