Atari has introduced that the subsequent in line for Sneakybox’s collection of remakes is Berzerk: Recharged. The press launch says that it will likely be launched “later this yr,” which is a reasonably small window of time by improvement requirements.

Designed by Alan McNeil, Berzerk was first launched in 1980 in arcades, adopted by ports on the Atari 2600, 5200, and Vectrex consoles. It was first revealed by Stern, however Atari proudly purchased again the property throughout a spherical of acquisitions this yr. 

One thing like this was inevitable, as Atari CEO Wade Rosen appears like a fan. I don’t blame him. I’m not large on that primordial period of video video games, however Berzerk is one thing particular. It’s a multidirectional shooter the place you navigate mazes and blast robots. You additionally incessantly end up accosted by a weird smiling face known as “Evil Otto” who’s indestructible. He’s right here to just be sure you preserve spending quarters.

Past up to date graphics and a soundtrack by frequent collaborator Megan McDuffee (River Metropolis Women), Berzerk: Recharged may even improve the gameplay with twin-stick controls. You’re put via 20 “hand-crafted” mazes to compete for leaderboard supremacy. There’s additionally a two-player coop, which is normal for the collection.

Whereas Berzerk: Recharged doesn’t have a stable launch date, it’s concentrating on PS4, PS5, Change, Xbox One, Xbox Sequence X|S, PC, and Atari VCS. Within the meantime, you’ll be able to fulfill your Evil Otto cravings with Berzerk Enhanced Version for the precise Atari 2600, which releases on November 17, 2023.