Atari Plans Godzilla Remaster, Barbie Collection

Atari has confirmed two new projects, a GameCube Godzilla remaster and a Barbie collection, both being developed by Digital Eclipse. The news was first reported by Nintendo World Report.

For retro fans in the UK and beyond, this is another sign that Atari is leaning harder into licensed properties from the early 2000s, not just its better-known arcade and 8-bit back catalogue. The company has not said which GameCube Godzilla game will be remastered, but the console did host entries such as Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee and Godzilla: Save the Earth.

Digital Eclipse is a fitting studio for the job. The team has built a strong reputation for preservation-minded releases, with projects that often include historical context rather than a straight port. Its work on the Gold Master Series and collections for Mega Man and Street Fighter has made it a familiar name for players who like their retro releases handled with care.

The Barbie collection points to a different corner of gaming history. These games were aimed at younger players and appeared across multiple platforms, so a curated collection could help place them in context rather than treating them as a footnote. Atari has not shared further details on the contents or release plans for either project.

At a broader level, the announcement fits Atari’s current approach to its library, which includes both classic in-house material and licensed properties. It also shows how retro publishing is widening beyond the usual 8-bit and 16-bit focus, with publishers willing to back more complex rights deals for older games. For more RetroShell coverage of similar stories, see our News tag.

For official background on the studio behind both projects, see Digital Eclipse. Atari’s own news pages are available via its official site.