A Yars Rising Reboot Is Coming From Atari & Shantae Dev WayForward

During the Nintendo Indie Showcase April 2024, Atari and Shantae developer WayForward announced that Yars Rising is coming to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC sometime in late 2024.

From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action-adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best-known classic titles.

In WayForward’s experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the shadowy QoTech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges as you slowly unravel a complex secret shrouded in intrigue.

Check out the trailer below: