Atari through its publishing and distribution subsidiary Infogramsannounced the acquisition of the franchise Surgeon Simulator. This popular medical surgery simulator combines first-person transplants and dark humor in bizarre and unexpected surgical scenarios.
The franchise began with the release of Surgeon Simulator for PC in 2013. The original game received several updates and had ports to cell phones and Playstation 4 in 2014. In 2016, Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet The Medic brought the experience to virtual reality in Playstation 4 and Windows. The series also reached Nintendo Switch in 2018 with Surgeon Simulator CPRAnd finally a brand new sequel with four-player online co-op arrived with Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areaswhich was launched in PC in 2020 and in Xbox in 2021.
Geoffroy Châteauvieuxmanager Infogramsexpressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition: “More than 10 years after the release of the original, Surgeon Simulator remains a popular and unique franchise. This was a rare opportunity to acquire a game with timeless appeal, and we’re excited to have Surgeon Simulator within the Infogrames portfolio.”.
Surgeon Simulator is the second casual multiplayer simulator added to the portfolio of Infograms so far in 2024. In the month of April, it was also acquired Totally Reliable Delivery Service. Infograms plans to expand distribution of Surgeon Simulatordevelop new titles or content and explore brand collaborations and merchandising as part of a long-term plan to preserve and expand the franchise.
It is worth noting that Infogramsestablished as a major development and distribution company, publishes its titles under the name Atariwho acquired it in 2008. Known for a long legacy of games in the 90s until today, it seeks to acquire intellectual properties and increase the core portfolio of Atari.
