Atari 2600

Battlezone

Atari Games' 3D tank game was ground-breaking when released to the arcades, and as such was converted officially to many systems. Earth has been invaded, and you and your tank lead the defensive effort. You drive around the battlefield from a first-person view, targeting and firing at tanks, planes and UFOs. You have a radar to help you see where the enemies are in direction and distance. Objects can be used as strategic cover. Controls simulate the tracks of a tank realistically, so the direction and speed settings are varied - combining forward right and backward left movements (as you can on keyboard versions) sees you change direction more quickly.

Genre: Simulation
Year: 1983
Developer: GCC
Publisher: Atari, Inc.
Players: 1

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

6 achievements · 35 total points

Beginner Tank Combatant Get 10,000 Points.
5 pts
Amateur Tank Combatant Get 20,000 Points.
5 pts
Professional Tank Combatant Get 30,000 Points.
5 pts
Heroic Tank Combatant Get 40,000 Points.
5 pts
Legendary Tank Combatant Get 50,000 Points.
5 pts
Fearless Tank Combatant Get to 10,000 points without dying. (Must reset if you fail)
10 pts

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Battlezone frequently asked questions

How do I play Battlezone online with a friend?

Battlezone (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Battlezone on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Battlezone in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Battlezone netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Battlezone have achievements?

Yes, Battlezone has 6 achievements worth 35 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Battlezone for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Battlezone on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.