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Press release:
EMERYVILLE, CA (November 12, 2024).
In the 40 years since its creation in 1984 by a puzzle-loving computer programmer in the Soviet Union, the Tetris® game has taken over the world – and it’s never slowed down. Often found topping the lists of the best games ever created, over 220 official Tetris games have been released and the game has inspired a feature film, esports tournaments, and more.

Four decades later, it’s the game that hundreds of millions of players still can’t put down.

Today, acclaimed retro gaming studio Digital Eclipse, in partnership with The Tetris Company, is pleased to announce the launch of Tetris Forever, the latest entry in the studio’s acclaimed Gold Master Series. It’s a love letter to the Tetris game, to its global, multigenerational fan base, and to the amazing history behind its rise to the top.

Available now on PC and console, Tetris Forever showcases the history of Tetris across five interactive timelines that combine playable games, video featurettes, and digital artifacts.

Extensive interviews with Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov, The Tetris Company founder Henk Rogers, Tetris CEO Maya Rogers, and more key players in the Tetris story trace its evolution from a small, single-programmer effort to one of the world’s most recognized gaming franchises.

As you journey through the timelines of Tetris history, you’ll encounter more than 15 playable games. Begin with Digital Eclipse’s detailed recreation of Alexey Pajitnov’s original version of Tetris for the Electronika 60 computer, experience the first commercial version of Tetris released by Spectrum Holobyte for IBM computers, battle your friends in the multiplayer cult favorite Tetris Battle Gaiden, and more.

Once you’ve discovered how Tetris was created – and how it broke out of Soviet Russia onto the world stage – you can experience the history in playable form with Tetris Time Warp, an all-new game from Digital Eclipse in which players battle through different “eras” of Tetris, jumping back and forth between gameplay styles to become the undisputed time-traveling Tetris master.

Key Features of Tetris Forever Include:

The Game that Started It All: Digital Eclipse has carefully recreated the first version of Tetris, which Alexey Pajitnov programmed on a Soviet “Electronika 60” computer system.

Interactive Timelines: Explore the history of Tetris across five interactive timelines that combine playable games, video featurettes, and digital artifacts.

The True Story of Tetris: With over 90 minutes of all-new interviews produced by Area 5—creators of Outerlands, Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us and Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II — explore the story of Tetris in its purest form.

An All-New Tetris Game: Tetris Time Warp, an all-new Tetris game by Digital Eclipse, will have up to four players battling through different eras and gameplay styles of Tetris.

Tetris Forever is available now on PC via Steam and GOG and on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox One and Series X|S. For more information, sign up for the Digital Eclipse newsletter HERE.

About the Tetris® Brand

The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2024, the brand continues to be loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures. Billions of Tetris games are played online every year, and over 520 million units have been sold worldwide. The Tetris brand’s global licensee network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games, apparel, accessories, entertainment, and more. Tetris Holding, LLC, is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide, and The Tetris Company, Inc. is its exclusive licensee. For the latest information about the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit www.tetris.com.

Become a fan of Tetris on Facebook (@Tetris) and follow Tetris on X (@Tetris_Official) and Instagram (@Tetris_Official). Learn more about the history of the game by watching the Apple Original Film “Tetris” now streaming on Apple TV+.

About Digital Eclipse

Founded in 1992, Digital Eclipse is globally recognized as the market-leading game developer focused on the craft and history of classic video games. Digital Eclipse strives to set the gold standard for archival game re-releases, preserving gaming history for future generations. The studio’s original games pay homage to the gaming industry’s legacy, with the signature style and timeless gameplay of the classics. Digital Eclipse is based in Emeryville, California and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atari (atari.com).

Digital Eclipse’s recent games include Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, and Volgarr the Viking II, as well as its celebrated Gold Master Series of interactive documentaries, including Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story and The Making of Karateka. Learn more at: http://digitaleclipse.com

Follow Digital Eclipse on social media platforms X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.