Digital Eclipse Announces New Gold Master Series Title ‘Tetris® Forever’ Set to Launch on PC and Console November 12
Today, acclaimed retro gaming studio Digital Eclipse, in partnership with The Tetris Company, is pleased to reveal a November 12 release date for Tetris® Forever, the latest entry in the studio's Gold Master Series.
Over the last 40 years the puzzle game has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning numerous games, feature films, fan groups, and esports tournaments. Tetris Forever is a love letter to the global, multigenerational fanbase that spans the spectrum of casual to competitive gamers.
Set to launch on PC and console, Tetris Forever showcases the history of Tetris across five interactive timelines that combine playable games, video featurettes, and digital artifacts. Tetris Forever explores the evolution of the genre-inspiring puzzle from a small, single-programmer effort behind the Iron Curtain to an international gaming franchise with enduring popularity.
Digital Eclipse is also unveiling the key art for Tetris Forever, created by multidisciplinary artist and musician Willea Zwey. Her striking visual embodies the essences of both the games and the story featured in Tetris Forever. Zwey's ability to craft otherworldly scenes infused with surreal elements and deep storytelling made her an ideal candidate for creating the title's key art.
"Tetris was one of the first video games I played as a child, blending logic and fun in a way that really stuck with me," said Zwey. "When I was approached for this project, it felt like a perfect connection, especially with my background in architecture. I wanted to reimagine the game by creating a surreal architectural space that celebrates the endless possibilities of Tetriminos."
"The design feels like a gallery space, with the Tetriminos as the central displays, and I wanted to incorporate movement to emphasize their dynamic nature," continues Zwey. "The multi-dimensional perspective pushes beyond traditional boundaries, while the night-like scene, with glowing Tetriminos, brings a fresh, vibrant feel to the game. Adding small figures highlights both the scale and spontaneity of the game's limitless potential."
About Tetris Forever
Explore four decades of Tetris history with more than 15 games, including several classics making their debut outside Japan for the first time. Relive the game's origin in 1984 with a faithful recreation of the first Tetris on the Electronika 60 computer, face off in the multiplayer favorite Tetris Battle Gaiden, unleash massive explosions to clear lines in Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss, and enjoy many other classic games.
Tetris Forever also features a brand-new game, Tetris Time Warp, developed by Digital Eclipse. This new take on the classic lets players "warp" through different eras of Tetris, experiencing a dynamic mix of graphics, play styles, and mechanics in real time.
Key Features of Tetris Forever Include:
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The Game that Started It All: Digital Eclipse has prepared an authentic recreation of the first version of Tetris, which Alexey Pajitnov created on a Soviet "Electronika 60" computer system. Experience the look and feel of Tetris as Alexey envisioned it in 1984.
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Interactive Timelines: Explore a virtual museum with archival materials, including video featurettes, photos, original ads, and playable games restored in high-definition and presented chronologically.
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The True Story of Tetris: With over 90 minutes of all-new documentary featurettes produced by Area 5—creators of Outerlands, Grounded: The Making of The Last of Us and Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II — explore the true story of Tetris in its purest form.
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An All-New Tetris Game: Tetris Time Warp, an all-new Tetris variant by Digital Eclipse, will have up to four players warping between different eras of Tetris in real time to experience a variety of memorable graphic styles and play mechanics!
Tetris Forever launches on PC via Steam and GOG and on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4|5, and Xbox One and Series X|S on November 12, 2024. For more information, sign up for the Digital Eclipse newsletter HERE.
