Atari Reimagines Classic Racer: Fatal Run 2089 Blasts Off in 2025

Ready for a new Atari reimagining? Fatal Run 2089 is coming. 

Fatal Run first released on Atari consoles (2600 and 7800) back in 1990, but today Atari have confirmed that they’ll be bringing that futuristic racer back from the dead, releasing Fatal Run 2089 on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2025. 

Having become a bit of an iconic collector game, Fatal Run will return with Fatal Run 2089. In development by MNSTR Studio, overseen by Atari, it’ll make the most of the power of Unreal Engine 5 in hope of delivering some high-octane action, running at blistering speeds. 

A reimagnied Fatal Run

Fatal Run 2089 is set in a rich post-apocalyptic fantasy landscape, taking players across four distinct global regions, as they look to battle the clock through 20 levels, each with hairpin turns, branching paths, hidden shortcuts, and explosive set pieces.

As you may expect to hear though, that clock isn’t all you’ll have to worry about as you race through the badlands. Nope, you’ll want to stay alert and fight off other road-raging enemies with your arsenal of weapons. Or alternatively bash them off the road with a selection of seven different vehicles.

Why? Well, in the aftermath of a comet collision that bathed Earth in deadly radiation, humanity’s remnants have formed fierce factions of wasteland warriors. In Fatal Run 2089, you join a courageous group of scientists known as the ‘Engineers.’ Your critical mission: transport ARCs – advanced clean energy devices designed to purify the atmosphere – to essential population hubs worldwide. You’ll do that by getting behind the wheel, putting pedal to the metal, fighting through the post-apocalyptic chaos. 

Key features

• Race through four diverse landscapes, each filled with branching paths, hidden shortcuts, and explosive set pieces that keep every run intense and unpredictable.
• Face off against four formidable bosses, each with unique abilities and tactics that will test your driving skills and push your strategic thinking to the limit.
• Conquer classic arcade-style challenges, where you must race against the clock and manage ARC decay. Fail to deliver your payload in time, and you’ll need to restart your mission.
• Collect currency during your runs to enhance your vehicle with powerful upgrades. Tailor your ride with custom modifications to gain an edge in the toughest encounters.
• Choose from seven distinctive vehicles, each with unique performance traits. Whether you prefer a nimble, agile ride or a heavy-hitting powerhouse, your choice will shape your strategy. You can only select one vehicle per run, so choose wisely!

Coming in 2025

Get some eyes on the trailer for Fatal Run 2089 below and then hold tight for release in 2025. 

Fatal Run 2089 will be coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC.