ATV Offroad Fury (series)
ATV racing series published by Sony from 2001 to 2006.
ATV Offroad Fury is a series of ATV racing games that Sony Computer Entertainment published, running from 2001 to 2006. It includes four main titles, all released on the PlayStation 2. The first two games were developed by Rainbow Studios, which then shifted focus to creating MX Unleashed and the MX vs. ATV series. Development of the ATV Offroad Fury series was handed over to Climax Racing, which made two more sequels and also adapted them for the PlayStation Portable under different names.
- field
- Racing video games
- publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- platform
- PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
- years_active
- 2001–2006
- number_of_main_titles
- 4
- known_for
- ATV racing, predecessor to MX vs. ATV series
Quick Facts
- Title
- MX vs. ATV
- Genre
- Racing
- Developer
- Rainbow Studios / Locomotive Games / Beenox / Incinerator Studios / Tantalus Media
- Publisher
- THQ / (2005–11) · THQ Nordic / (2014–)
- First Release Version
- MX vs. ATV Unleashed
- First Release Date
- March 16, 2005
- Latest Release Version
- MX vs. ATV Legends
- Latest Release Date
- June 28, 2022
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Lore & Background
The ATV Offroad Fury series began in 2001 with the first game developed by Rainbow Studios. A sequel, ATV Offroad Fury 2, followed in 2002, also developed by Rainbow Studios. Rainbow Studios then left the series to develop MX Unleashed and the MX vs. ATV crossover series, handing development of further ATV Offroad Fury titles to Climax Racing.
Climax Racing produced ATV Offroad Fury 3 in 2004, which was ported to the PlayStation Portable as ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails in 2005. The final main title, ATV Offroad Fury 4, was released in 2006 and loosely ported to the PSP as ATV Offroad Fury Pro in 2007. The series quietly concluded after this, as the MX vs. ATV series began in earnest with MX vs. ATV Unleashed in 2005.
Reader's Guide
The ATV Offroad Fury series holds significance as a foundational franchise for off-road racing games on the PlayStation 2, establishing a style of ATV racing that would later merge with THQ's MX series to create the MX vs. ATV crossover series. Developed initially by Rainbow Studios, the series showcased the developer's expertise in off-road vehicle physics and track design. The series' four main titles, all exclusive to PlayStation 2, maintained a consistent audience through the early 2000s. Its legacy is most apparent in the MX vs. ATV series, which directly succeeded it and carried forward many gameplay elements. The series also demonstrated the transition of development from Rainbow Studios to Climax Racing, and the adaptation of console titles to handheld platforms via PSP ports. While the ATV Offroad Fury series ended in 2006, its influence persists through the continued release of MX vs. ATV games, which incorporate ATV racing as a core feature.
Did You Know?
- Rainbow Studios developed the first two ATV Offroad Fury games before leaving to create MX Unleashed and the MX vs. ATV series.
- The series consists of four main titles, all released on the PlayStation 2 between 2001 and 2006.
- ATV Offroad Fury 3 was ported to the PSP as ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails in 2005.
- ATV Offroad Fury 4 was loosely ported to the PSP as ATV Offroad Fury Pro in 2007, a year after its console release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ATV Offroad Fury (series)?
It is a PlayStation 2 quad-bike racing series published by Sony Computer Entertainment, spanning four main titles released between 2001 and 2006. The games focus on competitive ATV riding across dirt tracks, forests, and other off-road terrain.
Who developed the ATV Offroad Fury games?
Rainbow Studios handled the first two entries before shifting its focus to motocross titles. Climax Racing then took over development for the remaining two sequels and also produced the PSP adaptations under alternate names.
How many games are in the ATV Offroad Fury series?
There are four main PlayStation 2 releases in the lineup, running from the 2001 debut through the final 2006 entry.
What platforms was ATV Offroad Fury available on?
The core titles launched on PlayStation 2, and later entries were adapted for the PlayStation Portable under different titles.
What happened to the ATV Offroad Fury franchise after it ended?
Rainbow Studios pivoted toward motocross racing with MX Unleashed, which grew into the long-running MX vs. ATV series. That successor franchise carried forward the off-road vehicle racing formula ATV Offroad Fury had established on PS2.
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