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gen ATLAS is developed by genDESIGN and published by Epic Games Publishing. genDESIGN was founded in 2014 by Fumito Ueda, the director behind ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian, and is staffed by veterans of those games.

A New Project

gen ATLAS is Fumito Ueda's first new game since 2016 and the studio's first release to reach multiple platforms. Ueda serves as director and creative lead. The game was first teased at The Game Awards in December 2024 under the working title Project Robot, and was fully revealed with its current name and gameplay at Summer Game Fest in June 2026.

Publishing

The game is produced under a publishing partnership with Epic Games Publishing, an arrangement in which the studio retains full ownership of its work and creative control while the publisher supports development and release. genDESIGN was among the first studios to partner with Epic Games Publishing.

Tone

Describing the project, Fumito Ueda said the team hopes to share an experience that inspires moments of quiet wonder and discovery. The reveal emphasized a desolate, awe-inspiring world marked by solitude and immense scale. In a later interview, Ueda said he puts his absolute effort into the project, the same commitment he brings to every game he makes.

Platforms and Release

gen ATLAS is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. On PC, it is available exclusively through the Epic Games Store. A release date has not yet been announced. It marks the studio's first game to appear on platforms beyond PlayStation. The game carries a 12+ age rating with a Moderate Violence content descriptor.