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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 in late 2024 under the working title Project Robot, and was fully revealed with its current name and gameplay in 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.

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.

Platforms and Release

gen ATLAS is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A release date has not yet been announced. It marks the studio's first game to appear on platforms beyond PlayStation.