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Press release:
NEW YORK – Aug. 25, 2026 – Atari and Springloaded today revealed RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks during gamescom Opening Night Live, a brand new entry in the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise. RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks will enter PC early access on Steam for $24.99 / € 24.99 this winter.

RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks combines the deep theme park simulation and recognizable isometric perspective that made the series enduringly popular with Springloaded’s playful humor, expanded customization, streamlined management tools and new emergent gameplay systems. Whether meticulously crafting the perfect park or watching carefully laid plans spiral into hilarious catastrophe, every decision shapes a bustling park where guests, rides and operations react in unexpected ways.

“From the beginning, our vision was to imagine what RollerCoaster Tycoon would look like if it were designed today while staying true to the systems that made players fall in love with the original games. That idea guided every decision we made,” said James Barnard, founder and lead developer at Springloaded.

“We wanted to preserve the satisfaction of building thriving parks, designing unforgettable coasters and solving the management challenges that keep everything running, while introducing new systems that create memorable stories every time you play. Whether everything runs perfectly or descends into complete chaos, those moments become part of your park’s story.”

Springloaded are known for developing charming simulation titles that push the boundaries of the genre, including the critically acclaimed Let’s Build a Zoo. For the development of RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks, the studio introduced a unique visual aesthetic to the franchise, with buildings and park decorations that look like highly-detailed, miniature plastic models. The net effect is a tabletop model park that has come to life. The gameplay in RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks preserves the depth, charm and unmistakable personality that have defined the series. The game lets players:

Build and Manage Theme Parks: Design sprawling parks from the series’ signature isometric perspective while balancing guest satisfaction, finances, rides and operations … and meeting the expectations of your corporate bosses.
Design Breathtaking Coasters: An overhauled coaster builder lets players intuitively design, adjust, test, and deploy coasters. But don’t forget to finish the track before turning it live 😉
Deep, Approachable Simulation: Every guest, employee and operational system works together, creating a living world of meaningful management decisions and surprising outcomes.
Discover your Inner Engineer: An accurate physics engine drives the behaviour of rides, so each design, upgrade and maintenance decision you make will be put to the test.
Customize Every Attraction: Personalize rides, scenery, decorations and park layouts to create a one-of-a-kind theme park.
Embrace the Chaos: Experience unexpected gameplay moments, including ride breakdowns, operational mishaps and coaster catastrophes that transform even well-planned parks into unforgettable stories.

For longtime fans, RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks preserves the humor, layered management systems and rewarding park design that helped establish the franchise as one of gaming’s defining simulation series. New players can quickly build impressive parks thanks to more approachable systems while still discovering the strategic depth that has kept RollerCoaster Tycoon relevant for more than 25 years.

“RollerCoaster Tycoon is a franchise that has deep meaning to fans, many of whom have played these games for a decade or more,” said Wade Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Atari.

“We are very excited to invite fans into the development process and we are looking forward to hearing player’s reactions and feedback during the early access phase.”

Upon conclusion of early access, Atari plans to release the completed RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks on both PC and console. More details can be found at atari.com.

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About Springloaded
Springloaded is an award-winning independent game development studio based in Singapore. Founded in 2012 by games industry veteran James Barnard, the team specialise in creating charming simulation titles that combine both nostalgia and new ideas to push the boundaries of the genre.

The studio is best known for critically acclaimed management sim Let’s Build a Zoo on PC and console, successful mobile RPG Tiny Dice Dungeon and upcoming game development simulator meets RPG builder Let’s Build a Dungeon. Let’s Build a Dungeon launches later this year on PC and recently surpassed 195,000 Steam wishlists. Find out more at springloadedsoftware.com.

About Atari
Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand that transcends generations and audiences. The company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment, and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 unique games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, PONG®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes game developers Coatsink, Digital Eclipse, Early Morning Studios, Implicit Conversions, Infogrames, Nightdive Studios, Stormteller Games, and the community-based sites AtariAge and MobyGames. Visit us online at www.Atari.com.

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