Missile Command Delta will be released globally on July 8, 2025 as an updated version of Atari's 1980 classic. The game was developed by Mighty Yell and 13AM Games, and published by Atari. In a recent announcement, versions for Xbox Series and Xbox One were confirmed to be coming alongside other platforms.
Concept and Gameplay
Missile Command Delta is a reimagination of the classic arcade game that is now presented as a turn-based tactical game. Players will face waves of missile attacks and must strategically manage the defense system every turn.
In addition to the strategy elements, the game also offers exploration and a mystery narrative. Players can investigate underground bunkers, open locked rooms, and find hidden clues. The official trailer shows a retro-futuristic Cold War-style atmosphere, with a setting full of control panels and consistent visual tension.
Key Features
Missile Command Delta brings a number of new features that strengthen the strategic approach and narrative elements. Here are the main features on offer:
- Turn-Based Strategy - A unique strategy experience with new types of missiles and enemies discovered as you explore deeper into the bunker.
- Plan your Defense - Every turn is crucial, and one bad choice can be fatal. Plan your next move, and set up chain explosions that destroy multiple enemy missiles to help conserve resources.
- High-Stakes Mystery - This turn-based strategy game is wrapped in high-stakes narrative puzzles. Read every document, watch your every move, and solve every puzzle if you want to [REDACTED].
- Experience the Cold War Era - The suffocating retro-futuristic aesthetic of dusty control panels and supercomputers puts you deep into Cold War paranoia.
Release Schedule and Platforms
Missile Command Delta is scheduled for release on July 8, 2025 and will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The Xbox Series and Xbox One versions are the latest additions announced by Atari and the development team.
The game's presence on multiple platforms demonstrates a broad distribution approach and reaches out to a wide variety of players, whether they are users of the latest generation of consoles or PCs. Players looking forward to a blend of tactical strategy and interactive storytelling can expect to experience this in the near future.
