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Atari VCS software store to close February 1, 2027

Atari announced it will shut down the official software store for its 2021 VCS console-PC hybrid on February 1, 2027, with purchases allowed until January 31, 2027. The company plans to release an OS update letting owners migrate functionality to local storage, removing dependence on Atari's servers for authentication and software, and will roll out an Atari Homebrew App so users can keep building and installing games afterward.

tomshardware.com · 2026-10-22

Atari to shut down VCS software store on January 31st, 2027

Atari announced it will close the official online store for its VCS mini PC in early 2027, ending the ability to download new apps and games through that platform. Previously downloaded software will remain usable, and Atari plans an OS update to remove dependencies on its servers for authentication and software access. The company also plans an Atari Home Brew app to let third-party developers keep adding games after the store closes.

theverge.com · 2026-10-22