NEW YORK, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- The video-game publisher Atari said it plans to release "The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena" next year.
In conjunction with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, Tigon Studios and developer Starbreeze Studios, Atari said it "is bringing the franchise to the new generation of consoles for the first time packed with thrilling new adventures."
The title is scheduled for launch on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in spring 2009.
Previously announced as a remake of the hit title "The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay" with added content, Atari Thursday revealed "Dark Athena" contains a brand new full-length campaign.
"It's very exciting to have 'Assault on Dark Athena' as part of Atari's 2009 publishing line-up," Phil Harrison, president of Infogrames Entertainment, the parent company of Atari, said in a statement. "The first game in the series was a landmark in action gaming and the outstanding team at Starbreeze are creating a feature-packed follow-up which will delight fans and new players alike."
"We're thrilled about this remake and expansion of 'Escape from Butcher Bay,'" added Ian Stevens, head of game production for Tigon Studios. "'Assault on Dark Athena' tells a new story in 'The Chronicles of Riddick,' while at the same time sharing our original vision with a larger audience."
