If you've had told Allan Alcorn, creator of PONG back in 1972 that his smash-hit arcade game would be turned into a role-playing game in 2020, he'd have probably laughed you out the door. But it's happened - PONG Quest is the real deal, and it's heading to Xbox One this Spring.

In a statement released by Atari, the company said the game is a "humorous new RPG reimagining of the flagship arcade classic," and explained "you’ll adventure as a brave young paddle traversing a variety of treacherous dungeons, all loosely based on classic Atari hits".

Atari COO Jean-Marcel Nicolai commented the following:

“PONG as an RPG is something completely unexpected, but wonderful in execution. We are thrilled to bring PONG Quest to life to honor the classic IP and bring the beloved gameplay to a new generation of players and RPG fans. Atari has a rich portfolio of titles and exploring new ways to breathe new life into those franchises yields exciting results.”

Apparently, PONG Quest will feature paddle customisation, special PONG ball powerups, and even a multiplayer mode with up to three additional players. The game will be available for $14.99 this Spring on various platforms including Xbox One, but no specific date has been provided as of yet.

Are you as perplexed (and intrigued) as we are about PONG Quest? Let us know in the comments.

[source youtu.be]