Stardock acquires Star Control rights from Atari

Published on July 23, 2013 By Island Dog In PC Gaming

Stardock is pleased to announce that it has secured Atari's rights to the classic franchise, Star Control with the intent to develop a new Star Control game. Development on the new game would begin this Fall with a release date to be determined later.

"We would be looking at Star Control 2 as a major source of inspiration," said Brad Wardell, President & CEO of Stardock.

Stardock expects the new Star Control to come in the form of a reboot in a similar sense that Firaxis did with the XCOM series last year.

More information on the Star Control relaunch will be made available as it becomes available.

Comments (Page 2)

tjashen

on Jul 24, 2013

Ars Technica has taken note of this acquisiton...

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/07/stardock-acquires-star-control-rights-in-fire-sale-plans-reboot/

Lord Xia

on Jul 24, 2013

tjashen

reply 16

Ars Technica has taken note of this acquisiton...

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/07/stardock-acquires-star-control-rights-in-fire-sale-plans-reboot/[/quote]

I think that's pretty fair, especially the "We don't need a new Master's of Orion, we need a new Star Control". Galciv is already a new master's of orion, that franchise's niche is already taken. A new Star Control is what is needed. Story, atmosphere and writing is what's involved here. I'm glad Stardock was the one to receive this IP, I know they are going to be dedicated to doing it justice.

Major Stress

on Jul 24, 2013

I cannot think of anyone better to make a new Star Control game. Congratulations Stardock for acquiring the IP.

Hadberz

on Jul 30, 2013

Star Control 3 was my first PC game that I bought, right after buying my first PC. I'm looking forward to the new one.

HouseRalan

on Aug 05, 2013

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Nasarog

on Aug 07, 2013

Looks/sounds promising. I am curious to see where stardock goes with this game.

Crastiloowa

on Jan 03, 2014

Interview w/Brad re: Star Control on Ars Technica:

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/01/stardock-ceo-reveals-details-about-new-star-control-title-in-development/

Nasarog

on Oct 09, 2014

Talked to him last night, and I now understand better what they plan to do with the game. I am excited by it's prospects.

Thormodr

on Oct 10, 2014

I loved playing Star Control back in the day. I'm going to be watching this with great interest. Zeep eep!

MrRadical

on Oct 20, 2014

Wow, this is incredible news!

Sinperium

on Oct 27, 2014

Man. Now I do feel old.

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