You read that right: Commodore is making a big comeback, and not just in any form. The iconic brand from the 80s is not settling for a simple nostalgic marketing stunt: it’s being revived with original team members, a true vision, and even a Chief Creative Officer from the Silicon Valley series!

We talked about it a few weeks ago. It all started taking shape through the YouTube channel Retro Recipes, run by enthusiast Perifractic. After securing the official rights to the brand, Perry (real name Christian Simpson) surrounded himself with historic figures from the Commodore adventure. Here you find Bill Herd, creator of the Commodore 128, Michael Tomczyk, father of the VIC-20, and David Pleasance, former head of Commodore UK. They all now contribute to the brand’s revival, each in a strategic or symbolic role.

But the project is not limited to a mere trip down memory lane. Commodore wants to embody a “retrofuturistic” philosophy, blending old-school design, a digital minimalism ethic, and modern innovations. The current machine, the Commodore 64X, already runs “Vision OS 3,” a homegrown operating system with a deliciously 80’s look.

To embody this new era, Perry convinced Thomas Middleditch, actor known for the HBO series Silicon Valley, to become Chief Creative Officer. A big Amiga fan in his youth, Middleditch brings his personal touch and humor to the project, while representing a generation of creators inspired by the dawn of home computing.

On the funding side, the project remains independent, although a public investment option is being studied. Perry insists: no vague crowdfunding, no empty promises. The priority is quality, respect for heritage, and coherence.

Even better: new games are in development, physical products are coming, and a licensing portal will soon allow the community to submit their creations. All with a light, inclusive tone, and genuine respect for both longtime fans and newcomers.

Commodore doesn’t seem to be coming back just to capitalize on nostalgia (not only at least). It’s coming back to inspire once again. We can only wish the team good luck on this new adventure.

Images: My Retro Computer Ltd