Another one of the rejected Vivendi games finds a new publisher today as Atari announces that they have reached an agreement with Activision Blizzard to publish Starbreeze Studios' The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 this spring.
Having expanded the new single player to full experience, the game is no longer a mere remake (although the original game in HD will be included in the package) but more of a full on sequel. It will also feature a multiplayer component - something the original lacked.
A few comments from the press release:
"It's very exciting to have Assault on Dark Athena as part of Atari's 2009 publishing line-up," said Phil Harrison, President of Infogrames Entertainment, the parent company of Atari. "The first game in the series was a landmark in action gaming and the outstanding team at Starbreeze are creating a feature-packed follow-up which will delight fans and new players alike."
"We're thrilled about this remake and expansion of Escape from Butcher Bay." said Ian Stevens, Head of Game Production, Tigon Studios. "Assault on Dark Athena tells a new story in The Chronicles of Riddick, while at the same time sharing our original vision with a larger audience. We're excited about the coming months and talking more in-depth about new features like the addition of Multiplayer!"
"Working with the Riddick franchise for us is an extraordinary experience," said Johan Kristiansson, CEO, Starbreeze Studios. "We are deeply enthusiastic about the partnership with Atari that will bring this rich game experience to a new generation of consoles. With this release we've pushed the limits of the Starbreeze engine, delivering an extensive game package designed to thrill gamers worldwide. We can't wait for it to hit the shelves."