Atari and Springloaded Announce RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks

A new generation of theme park simulation blends deep management, creative freedom and delightful chaos

NEW YORK - Aug. 25, 2026 – Atari and Springloaded today revealed RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks during gamescom Opening Night Live, a brand new entry in the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise. RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks will enter PC early access on Steam for $24.99 / € 24.99 this winter.

RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks combines the deep theme park simulation and recognizable isometric perspective that made the series enduringly popular with Springloaded's playful humor, expanded customization, streamlined management tools and new emergent gameplay systems. Whether meticulously crafting the perfect park or watching carefully laid plans spiral into hilarious catastrophe, every decision shapes a bustling park where guests, rides and operations react in unexpected ways.

"From the beginning, our vision was to imagine what RollerCoaster Tycoon would look like if it were designed today while staying true to the systems that made players fall in love with the original games. That idea guided every decision we made," said James Barnard, founder and lead developer at Springloaded. "We wanted to preserve the satisfaction of building thriving parks, designing unforgettable coasters and solving the management challenges that keep everything running, while introducing new systems that create memorable stories every time you play. Whether everything runs perfectly or descends into complete chaos, those moments become part of your park's story."

Springloaded are known for developing charming simulation titles that push the boundaries of the genre, including the critically acclaimed Let's Build a Zoo. For the development of RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks, the studio introduced a unique visual aesthetic to the franchise, with buildings and park decorations that look like highly-detailed, miniature plastic models. The net effect is a tabletop model park that has come to life. The gameplay in RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks preserves the depth, charm and unmistakable personality that have defined the series. The game lets players:

• Build and Manage Theme Parks: Design sprawling parks from the series' signature isometric perspective while balancing guest satisfaction, finances, rides and operations ... and meeting the expectations of your corporate bosses.
• Design Breathtaking Coasters: An overhauled coaster builder lets players intuitively design, adjust, test, and deploy coasters. But don't forget to finish the track before turning it live ;) 
• Deep, Approachable Simulation: Every guest, employee and operational system works together, creating a living world of meaningful management decisions and surprising outcomes.
• Discover your Inner Engineer: An accurate physics engine drives the behaviour of rides, so each design, upgrade and maintenance decision you make will be put to the test.
• Customize Every Attraction: Personalize rides, scenery, decorations and park layouts to create a one-of-a-kind theme park.
• Embrace the Chaos: Experience unexpected gameplay moments, including ride breakdowns, operational mishaps and coaster catastrophes that transform even well-planned parks into unforgettable stories.