RollerCoaster Tycoon World™ (2016)

RollerCoaster Tycoon World™ (2016) launched as the newest installment in the legendary RCT franchise, promising a next-generation theme park simulation and building experience. This ambitious title introduced stunning 3D environments, allowing players to create exhilarating roller coasters and exciting flat rides with an innovative spline-based 3D Coaster Editor that enabled full track manipulation. Its powerful building tools included freeform object placement, curved paths, and fully deformable terrain, complemented by a Piece-by-Piece Builder for intricate custom structures. With robust user-generated content (UGC) tools integrated with Steam Workshop, a mission-based Progression Mode, detailed park management, and advanced physics for realistic coaster simulations, the game invited players to ride their own creations and share them through native social features. Despite a mixed reception upon release, RollerCoaster Tycoon World™ holds a place in Atari's catalogue as a significant attempt to modernize and evolve one of its most legendary franchises. It represented Atari's commitment to the theme park simulation genre, pushing for next-generation features like extensive 3D manipulation, user-generated content integration, and advanced physics that were innovative for its time. While its execution was met with critical debate, its ambition to re-establish the RollerCoaster Tycoon name with a contemporary engine and a focus on community sharing marks it as a notable, if divisive, entry in Atari's publishing history, showcasing the company's drive to keep its classic IPs relevant.