As if this month wasnt flying by fast enough already, were pleased to announce that the speedrunning platformer delight Mr. Run and Jump is ringing in the new year with an exciting content update that seriously ups the ante on replayability.

Today, Atari introduces an all-new game mode to the neon speedrunning hit: Ghost Mode. With this new feature, players can continuously improve their playtimes in any timed trial level by racing against a ghost avatar, essentially pitting players against themselves.

After all, whats a more satisfying achievement than conquering your best time?

In addition to the new gameplay mode, Mr. Run and Jump welcomes a content update providing level and enemy-specific balancing adjustments for an even smoother speedrunning experience.

See full patch notes below:

• An all new time trial ghost feature has been added to the game! Achieving a new fastest time on any level's time trial will save a ghost recording of that run. Player's can now race against those ghost recordings upon replaying a time trial in order to improve their times.
  
• Balancing adjustments have been made to Mr. Run and Jump's hitbox.
  
• Balancing adjustments have been made to most enemy hitboxes.
  
• Small balancing adjustments have been made to several levels.
  
• Level in the Dark Realm now take fewer orbs to unlock. Only 100 orbs are need to unlock all Dark Realm levels instead of 120.
  

Hello loyal Run and Jump-ers!

It's time for Steam Award nominations, and we would love your support for Mr. Run and Jump!

We know getting through the Realms of Color can be tough, which is why we feel the category best suited to this game would be Best Game You Suck At.

Even if you're an Ultimate Gamer and managed to breeze through all the challenges Mr. Run and Jump has to offer without breaking a sweat, your nomination for this category would still mean the world to everyone at Atari, Graphite Lab, and Heavy Horse Games!

Thank you for your support!

A reimagining of the classic Atari adventure! Players take control of Lyn Graves, the precocious niece of legendary treasure hunter Zachary Graves. Lyn visits her uncles mansion with her closest compatriots, only to find the house overrun with ghouls and monsters who quickly grab and spirit away her friends. In order to free her uncle and her friends, and capture all the supernatural foes, Lyn must find the shattered pieces of a magical urn and put them back together.

Through procedurally generated room layouts, shifting walls, unpredictable enemy placements, and unique ghostly encounters, Lyn must creep, sneak, and dash her way through hordes of ghouls and eerie ectoplasms in order to locate her friends and uncle. Each urn shard is fiercely guarded by a bone-chilling boss with 3D isometric stealth gameplay, Lyn must think on her feet to conquer each challenge. When she gets knocked out by a shadowy specter, she winds up back at the Haunted Houses entrance and must face an entirely new floor layout and enemy placement, ensuring each run is unique.

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Come by Atari's booth (3005) and check it out!

Then, stick around and play some other amazing Atari titles, snag some Atari swag, and even meet members of the Graphite Lab team!


John Mikula (Game Director) and Matt Raithel (Executive Producer) will both be on site at the Atari booth all day Saturday. Come by and say hi! It's a huge thrill for us to meet fans of the game. We may even share some tips on surviving your run through the realms of color!

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[h3]ATARI (BOOTH 3005)[/h3]
September 1-4: Play Mr. Run and Jump
September 2: Meet the Devs

[h2]Mr. Run and Jump is at PAX West! [/h2]

It's official! Mr. Run and Jump will be playable on the EXPO floor. Come by Atari's booth (3005) and check it out! Then, stick around and play some other amazing Atari titles, snag some Atari swag, and even meet members of the Graphite Lab team!

[h2]Meet the developers: Saturday September 2nd! [/h2]

John Mikula (Game Director) and Matt Raithel (Executive Producer) will both be on site at the Atari booth all day Saturday. Come by and say hi! It's a huge thrill for us to meet fans of the game. We may even share some tips on surviving your run through the realms of color!

Details:
ATARI (BOOTH 3005)
September 1-4: Play Mr. Run and Jump
September 2: Meet the Devs

[h3]About PAX West[/h3]
First time attending PAX? You will have a great time! PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.

Join us on Twitch!

As always, Graphite Lab will be streaming on Twitch this Friday at 5pm CST. This week, we'll be continuing our run through the Realms of Color with Matt and John. Last week we managed to make some progress through the volcanic reams of red - while avoiding phils and bobs. What will the latter levels of Red hold for us?

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The first Atari produced cartridge in over 30 years!



Atari is returning to its roots with the 2600 version of Mr. Run and Jump! This adventure platformer marks a significant milestone in gaming history: Ataris first official 2600 cartridge since 1990! This version is a simple yet challenging 2D platformer originally developed for the Atari 2600 video game console. While it was built to run on old hardware, Mr. Run and Jump is a brand new game designed to be approachable to all players. Enjoy the retro charm of classic console gaming with Mr. Run and Jump 2600!

This limited edition collectors item comes complete with game box and manual!

For more information and pre-order details visit Atari.com

Fans love Mr. Run and Jump!

We've had such a great week seeing new players enjoy Mr. Run and Jump. Both press and players alike are celebrating the challenge, the visuals, and the no-nonsense platforming through the Realms of Color.



We're working to get our first 50 steam reviews and need your help! If you've enjoyed your time with Mr. Run and Jump, please take a moment and throw us a thumbs up via a posted Steam review. This helps new players make the smart decision to check out the game! Thanks!

Need help? 100% Guides has you covered!
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Thanks to the team over at 100% Guides who is putting together a full guide to help payers earn top times and collect each and every shard hidden in the game. Earning these achievements is no easy feat, so if you need a boost you can check out their amazing series over on YouTube.

• Orb Locations
  
• Platinum Time Trials
  

Join us on Twitch!

As always, Graphite Lab will be streaming on Twitch this Friday at 5pm CST. This week, we'll be continuing our run through the Realms of Color with Matt and John. Last week we managed to make some progress through the green jungles - dodging munch'ems and gnats. What will the world of Yellow hold for us?



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Let's Play!

Join the developer as they shoot for top times and challenge orbs in Mr. Run and Jump!

Originally created in 2021 as a homebrew Atari 2600 game, Mr. Run and Jump is ready to leap onto the scene with precise gameplay and an addicting challenge through the Realms of Color. Can you run and jump your way through these worlds to defeat the Void and save Leap the Dog? Mr. Run and Jump from Atari and Graphite Lab is Out Now!

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There are only six more days until you can play Mr. Run and Jump!

It's been busy days at Graphite Lab lately, but I'm happy to say Mr. Run and Jump is almost here!

To our surprise, we were paid a special visit by the man of the hour! Mr. Run and Jump took a little time out of his busy schedule to come down to St. Louis and pay us a visit. We got up to all kinds of fun business. Turns out, Mr. Run and Jump can run and jump pretty well, but his basketball skills could use some work!



He's pretty good at kickball though...



If you want to see more of Mr. Run and Jump's real life adventures, we've been posting videos on TikTok. You can find them here: https://www.tiktok.com/@immrrunandjump


As always, Graphite Lab will be streaming on Twitch this Friday at 5pm CST. This week, we'll be taking a behind-the-scenes look at the early days of Mr. Run and Jump's development; including a look through the game's design document, and maybe a playthrough of the earliest prototype builds (assuming we can get them running again).

You can find those streams and more on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/graphitelab


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Get Ready to Run and Jump!
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The day is nearly here! We're doing our final preparations to release Mr. Run and Jump worldwide on Tuesday July 25th! There is a lot of work that goes into these final weeks, including press outreach, gameplay demos, and interviews, too!

[h2]Mr. Run and Jump at BIG Festival![/h2]
Mr. Run and Jump dazzled players at the Big Festival in Brazil this weekend. On top of showcasing the most innovative games in the world, the event is also the most important meeting point for those who want to have a deep understanding of games, with speaking sessions, workshops, keynotes and the biggest games business forum in Latin America.




With this news, we launched our store pages for console platforms, too. Check them out and get Mr. Run and Jump on platforms that you love!

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• Sony PlayStation 4 / 5
  
• XBOX One X/S
  
• Also coming to Atari VCS
  

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The demo for Mr. Run and Jump will be available for one more week!

We want to take a moment to thank everyone who downloaded the demo during Next Fest! It's been wonderful to see the tremendous reception the game has gotten throughout all last week!

Those who missed Next Fest still have an opportunity to play Mr. Run and Jump. July 3rd (next Monday) at 10 am CST is when the demo will be taken down. This means there's still time to play through the first world of the game, and plenty of time still to set some good times in the time trials!

The Speedrun Contest is still going strong!

Have you heard? We've been hosting a contest to see who can set the fastest times for each level in the demo. The top 5 runners per level will receive a free Steam key of Mr. Run and Jump when the game launches! The fastest runner of each level will also receive a signed poster from us, the developers.

For rules and conditions, see below:



The community has been pumping out some really impressive runs so far, but there is still room for improvement! Some levels don't even have all top 5 slots filled yet. We've been keeping track of the times on the official leaderboard, seen here.

Don't be afraid to spread the word! There's nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.



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It's been one heck of a week!

The Next Fest demo has been going strong and we've gotten some wonderful feedback! Sincerely, thank you to everyone who has shared kind words about Mr. Run and Jump. We greatly appreciate it!



We're streaming again!

We'll be back again on Steam this Friday (6/23/2023) at 5 pm CST with our usual developer stream. This week, Game Director John Mikula will be joined by QA Tester for Mr. Run and Jump Matthew Sinclair, who continues to holds the title of "fastest Mr. Run and Jump player" as of right now. Tune in to watch a pro at work, and gain some insight into how to run and jump as quickly as possible! Also, while we're talking about speed running...

Introducing the first official Mr. Run and Jump speed running contest!

Think you're pretty fast? Send us some proof, and you might win a free copy of the game! The runners with the top 5 fastest runners for each individual level will win a Mr. Run and Jump Steam key when the game launches. The fastest runner per level will also will a signed poster from the developers at Graphite Lab!

For rules and restrictions, see the image below:



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The Steam Next Fest demo is now live!
We're so excited to finally be able to share Mr. Run and Jump with the world! What's a better way to celebrate the occasion than with a special mid-week Stream with the game's director John Mikula?



[h3]Tune in right here on Steam, Wednesday (6/21/2023) at 4 pm CST![/h3]
We'll be playing the Next Fest demo, giving an introduction to the game, answering any questions, and maybe do a little speed running!

Most importantly, we'll be having fun! Come join us!

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The First New Atari Game on a 2600 Cartridge in 32 Years



We're excited to share that the original Mr. Run and Jump will be available along side the modern version! The 2600 game is a simple yet challenging 2D platformer. While this limited edition version was built to run on old hardware, Mr. Run and Jump 2600 is a brand-new game designed to be approachable to all players. Leap, the dog, has begun wandering toward the Dark Realm, and if he ventures too far, hell never be able to find his way back! Its up to Mr. Run and Jump to save his best friend before its too late!

Made in the United States with high-quality materials, each Mr. Run and Jump cartridge comes sealed with a high-quality box, a 2600 game cartridge, and an instruction manual. Cartridges are manufactured to exacting standards from all new parts and materials, with beveled edges to prevent pin damage, strong gold-plated connectors, and identical power draw to the originals.

Preorders for the collectible cartridges will open on atari.com on July 31, 2023, for $59.99. Additional distribution will be announced at a later date. Sign up now to be the first to know when pre-orders open.

Fans are excited and we are too! Read more coverage about this release:

IGN - Mr. Run and Jump Will Be Atari's First New 2600 Cartridge in Over 30 Years
Destructoid - Atari is publishing Mr. Run and Jump on a physical 2600 cartridge
GameSpot - Atari Will Soon Produce Its First New 2600 Cartridge Game In Over 30 Years

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[h2]A bit of a doozy...[/h2]
Between one-hit deaths, precision jumps, and all these darn Skullkin everywhere, Mr. Run and Jump can be a very challenging game! That is why we implemented several features that are designed to give you, the player, a bit of assistance if you need it.


[h2]Mr. Watch and Learn[/h2]
Introducing Mr. Watch and Learn, your friendly, one-eyed guide through the Realms of Color! Mr. Watch and Learn is equipped with the know-how needed to survive the many dangers of the Realms, and he's more than happy to show you the ropes! You can find Mr. Watch and Learn all throughout the game. Talk to him, and he'll describe how to use Mr. Run and Jump's many different acrobatic abilities. He can even display a ghosted-version of Mr. Run and Jump, to show you exactly what you need to do in order to get past those particularly tricky obstacles.


[h2]Dynamic Assistance[/h2]
Colliding with an enemy will usually respawn you at the beginning of the last room you entered. When this happens enough times, the game can trigger a couple different, helpful pickups depending on the situation. These pickups are checkpoint flags and invincibility stars.

[h3]Checkpoint Flags[/h3]
Especially large rooms can have checkpoint flags appear in the middle of them. Collecting one of these means you will no longer respawn at the beginning of the room, but instead you'll respawn at the flag's location.



[h3]Invincibility Stars[/h3]
Feeling stuck, like you just can't get past the next obstacle? Wishing you could just move through those spikes and get on with the rest of the level? No problem! After many respawns in a room, an invincibility star will appear. As the name suggests, collecting one of these will make Mr. Run and Jump invincible for several seconds, so you can walk right past whatever was causing you grief!



[h2]Scaling Options[/h2]
Do you love a challenge and dynamic assistance doesn't sound appealing to you? Or maybe you're new to platformers and you wish assistance would come a little sooner? Mr. Run and Jump provides players with 3 options to scale the frequency at which checkpoint flags and invincibility stars spawn in: frequently, infrequently, and never. Use these options to give yourself the gameplay experience that suites you best!

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Our stream schedule is live!


Join our stream each week, Friday at 5PM CT. Come hang out, learn more about Mr. Run and Jump, and meet the developers behind this dazzling neon platformer!

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In future streams, we'll discuss the art style, the tools we used to make the game, and maybe even host some guest appearances by our buddies at Atari.

Share the news - it helps us a lot!

[h2]Missed last week's stream? [/h2]


You can get caught up by zipping over to our Twitch page.

Last week we introduced Game Director John Mikula, and Executive Producer Matt Raithel. Together, John and Matt dig into a bit of the history of Mr. Run and Jump and give a preview of the first level of Violet World. Did Matt break his record time on Violet World 1-1?! Watch the archive to find out!

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The Worlds of Mr. Run and Jump


Speaking of violet world, the worlds in Mr. Run and Jump are based on the colors of the rainbow. The player starts in the violet world and works their way up to red and beyond. Violet world will introduce the player to the core mechanics and various moves needed to get through each stage. As the player moves through the colors of the rainbow more difficult challenges and enemies must be met!


Survive Violet World and more difficult and colorful challenges await!

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[h3]Mr. Run and Jump is about more than simply running and jumping.[/h3]
You can also:

• Double jump
  
• Wall jump
  
• Long jump
  
• High jump
  
• Dive
  
• Roll
  
• Crouch
  
• Bounce
  

• Challenge Orbs - hidden within challenge rooms, challenge orbs are tough to acquire! Collecting all three in a level represents a significant challenge compared to the rest of the level.
  
  
  
  
• Shards - shards are scattered everywhere! They can be hidden among the scenery, they can highlight difficult jumps, and they can be gated behind mini challenges. When all the shards in a level are collected, they're assembled into their original form: a shattered orb!
  
  
  
  
• Time Orbs - a level's time trial is unlocked after completing the level for the first time. Finishing the time trial with a fast enough time will unlock a time orb.
  
  
  

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Mr Run and Jump draws you in with precise level design, free-flowing gameplay, and formidable challenge!



[h3]Here's a bit more about what to expect: [/h3]

Silky controls encourage players to run, jump, dash, double jump, and roll to clear levels with style, making it a speedrunners dream.

Collectibles hidden in tough-to-reach spots demand players use their wits as well as their dexterity.

Dynamic Assistance options allow players to set the level of difficulty they want. No matter how you play, Mr Run and Jump offers engaging gameplay options to players of varying skill levels and approaches.

[h3]Check out our announcement coverage below: [/h3]

• Game Informer - Atari announces speed based platformer Mr Run and Jump
  
• Forbes - Atari unveils speedy platformer Mr Run and Jump for 2023
  
• IGN - Mr Run and Jump Announcement Trailer
  
• Gematsu - Action platformer Mr. Run and Jump announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC
  

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