RollerCoaster Tycoon is coming to the Nintendo Switch; Atari’s crowdfunding campaign to get the venerable theme park sim franchise to Nintendo’s hit hybrid appears to have been successful, and Atari Game Partners has released a new statement explaining their vision for the full game- presumably to get more people interested in investing into its production.

Apparently, the game will have three modes, all of which should be familiar to fans of the series- Scenario, where you are given a theme park with exiting parameters and conditions, and asked to achieve specific milestones; campaign, which sees you take on subsequent scenarios to grow you theme park; and sandbox mode, which gives you unlimited time and money to do things with.

The game will support JoyCon and touch screen navigation, and will run at 1080p and 30fps docked, and 720p and 30fps in handheld mode. It sounds like it would be a full featured rendition of the classic series on the hybrid, and it would suit it very well, too- hopefully Atari doesn’t find a way to mess this up.

RollerCoaster Tycoon is going to launch only on the Nintendo Switch some time in 2018.

Atari are bringing RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D for Nintendo 3DS.

“RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D marks the return of one of the most popular game franchises and delivers an innovative, robust and unrestricted theme park simulator to the next generation of Tycoon fans,” said Jim Wilson, CEO of Atari.

Check out the complete list of features listed below:

• Complete creative freedom with intuitive and streamline controls

Fully enjoy the features that made the beloved series popular: a deep coaster construction system and robust theme park customisation.  Design the wildest, most imaginative roller coasters through the “Coaster Creator” option using a user-friendly, touchscreen toolset and a wide array of upgrade possibilities and themes at your disposal.

• A deep and immersive management simulation experience

The world of RollerCoaster Tycoon isn’t just about creating roller coasters; managing theme parks is paramount to keeping finances flowing to build even more!  This latest installment takes the demanding management simulation from the series and compresses it into a handheld form, creating a challenging yet manageable take on the genre for players of all ages.

• New gameplay mode with special unlockable content

Completely new to the series is the “Coaster Story” mode, which blends together tutorials and park challenges into a cohesive and entertaining narrative.  Choose your own player character and set off on a journey around the world to expand your roller coaster empire.  As you progress, you’ll unlock tons of unique attractions, themes, amenities and more.

§  Jump straight into “Park Sandbox” mode and take control

Players who want to get right into the action can quickly jump into the open-ended “Park Sandbox” mode and play RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D the classic way, where the only thing that matters is just how far you can take your own theme park.  With the advanced networking capabilities of Nintendo 3DS, sharing your park creations is now easier than ever!

Developed by n-Space, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D will be available in 2012.

The game will be published by Atari and out by next year.

Features:

– View coasters in 3D
– Touchscreen controls
– Several coaster design options including suspended, hydraulic, wooden, steel and inverted
– Other rides such as monorails, prebuilt kiddie rides, carousels and county fair-style attractions
– Give parks themes such as haunted house and others
– Handle ride construction and park maintenance
– Hire and manage staff, this includes janitors, mechanics and more
– Multiple modes such as Coaster Creator and Sandbox
– Built-in tutorials
– Coaster Story mode teaches you how to do everything through a series of scenarios and tutorials
– In-game adviser will help identify in-part objectives and show players their progress

Stay tuned for more updates on GB.