Ecco the Dolphin returns with remasters and new game

Ecco revival goes bigger

Ecco the Dolphin is coming back in a new package called Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, and it includes remasters of the Genesis-era games plus a brand-new entry.

Developer A&R Atelier says the collection is being built with original members of the Ecco team and is meant to tie the series together in one modern release.

Old games and a new one

The collection will include all versions of the original Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time, covering the games first released on Sega Genesis and later adapted for other Sega platforms.

The new game is being pitched as a modern continuation that connects the franchise's history into one unified experience.

• Remasters of earlier Ecco games
• A new contemporary Ecco title
• Built-in speedrunning support
• Achievements and leaderboards
• Meta quests spanning multiple games
• Custom courses with community sharing

Some gaps remain

One notable omission so far is Ecco: Defender of the Future, the Dreamcast game later ported to PlayStation 2. It was not listed as part of the package.

It is also unclear whether the younger-skewing spinoff Ecco Jr. will make the cut.

Long road back

This revival has been brewing for years. Series creator Ed Annunziata had previously teased a return for Ecco and has spent more than a decade trying to bring the franchise back to modern platforms.

That included the abandoned undersea project The Big Blue, which was once planned as a spiritual successor.

What is still missing

A&R Atelier has not announced release timing or platforms yet. That leaves the biggest questions unanswered, especially for players wondering whether Ecco's comeback is aimed at consoles, PC, or both.