During Gamescom 2026, Atari and developer Springloaded (Let’s Build a Zoo) announced a new entry in the RollerCoaster Tycoon series: RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks. Wonderworks will arrive on Steam Early Access later this year.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks takes the series back to its isometric roots, with an even more toy-like aesthetic — which I’m really digging! Players design and manage their own theme parks, including a new custom coaster builder tool.
The simulation may look cartoony, but all the rides are based on real physics. Park managers can also customize every ride, scenery, and piece of decoration, while dealing with ride breakdowns and other events.
“From the beginning, our vision was to imagine what RollerCoaster Tycoon would look like if it were designed today while staying true to the systems that made players fall in love with the original games. That idea guided every decision we made,” said James Barnard, founder and lead developer at Springloaded. “We wanted to preserve the satisfaction of building thriving parks, designing unforgettable coasters and solving the management challenges that keep everything running, while introducing new systems that create memorable stories every time you play. Whether everything runs perfectly or descends into complete chaos, those moments become part of your park’s story.”
RollerCoaster Tycoon Wonderworks will release first on Early Access on PC, with a full console release to follow.
For a more advanced theme park simulation experience, check out the Planet Coaster series by Frontier Developments.
