Fumito Ueda, creator of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, revealed his new game gen Atlas at Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 2 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. The single-player, open-world action-adventure title is set on an abandoned planet featuring colossal structures, deserted facilities, and an ever-changing sea [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8].
Players awaken on the planet without memory and encounter a colossal robot whose power unlocks new paths and transforms the world [1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8]. A key mechanic lets players pilot a disembodied giant robot head that can attach to and control mech bodies [4, 5, 6, 8]. The protagonist is a small, trademark Ueda "little guy" able to platform around massive structures and ride the mech bodies [4, 5, 6].
The game marks a shift with more action elements, including combat using guns, battling giant robots, jetpacks, and fast vehicles [5, 6]. It is developed by GenDesign, Ueda's independent studio founded after his departure from Sony and Japan Studio [1, 2, 3]. Epic Games will publish gen Atlas, which will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via the Epic Games Store [1, 2, 3, 4, 8]. This is Ueda's first game to launch outside of PlayStation exclusivity [3, 8].
No release date has been announced [1, 2, 3, 5, 8]. The game was initially known as Project Robot and first hinted at in 2020 when GenDesign signed a publishing deal with Epic Games [1, 2, 3, 6, 7]. Project Robot was teased with a trailer in December 2024 before being renamed gen Atlas [1, 2, 3, 6].
The reveal trailer combined atmospheric footage with more colorful, dynamic gameplay scenes [1, 4, 5, 6]. Ueda said, "The team and I are grateful to all the fans who’ve been eager to learn more about our game. Their passion and enthusiasm has always motivated and inspired us. We hope to share an experience that inspires moments of quiet wonder and discovery" [1, 2, 3, 4].
It has been ten years since Ueda's last game, The Last Guardian, which took nearly a decade to develop [2, 3, 8].
