Overview

• Sega and original creator Ed Annunziata are remastering Ecco the Dolphin (1992) and Ecco: The Tides of Time (1994) for modern platforms.
• A new, third game in the Ecco series is in development, designed with contemporary gameplay and GPU capabilities.
• The announcement marks the first major revival of the series since its last title, Ecco: Defender of the Future, in 2000.
• A countdown clock on eccothedolphin.com is set to expire on April 25, 2026, teasing a reveal for the remasters or the new game.
• This revival aligns with Sega’s broader strategy of resurrecting dormant franchises like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi.