RollerCoaster Tycoonfans have been on quite the roller coaster themselves over the last few years. After the franchise’s third game released in 2004, publisher Atari and developer Frontier Developments have had quite a rocky relationship. Since they split, Atari tried to makea fourth gamein the franchise, but it was widely panned. Frontier, meanwhile, developed the much-more successfulPlanet Coaster. And, while all of this was happening, Frontier was suing Atari for unpaid royalties onRollerCoaster Tycoon 3. Then, in 2018, the gamewas pulled from Steam and GOGbecause of “expiring licensing rights.”
That is, quite the saga for one of the better tycoon games ever. Fortunately, it appears that Frontier will soon pullRollerCoaster Tycoon 3out of the mud, giving new gamers a chance to try out the magic. The
Party like it’s 2004! RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition is coming to PC and#NintendoSwitchon September 24!#RCT3pic.twitter.com/GE7gO1Jh7i
— Frontier (@frontierdev)July 13, 2025
" target="_blank" rel=“noopener noreferrer”>devs announced today that they’re bringing the game to Nintendo Switch and PC later this month.
TheComplete Editioncomes with, as you might expect, all of the original content. That means you’re getting the base game and theSoaked!andWild!expansions. The graphics have been updated, but they still look pretty chunky. Though really, that’s part of the charm.
If you’ve yet to experience the joy of creating your own amusement park, 16-year-old me would very much like to recommend you check outRollerCoaster Tycoon 3. I played too much of this game as a young adult and can’t wait to get back in there.
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Editionlaunches on Nintendo Switch and PC on September 24. If you just can’t wait, feel free to check outPlanet Coasteron PC. It’s a solid spiritual successor.
