Atomfall is an upcoming first-person action-survival title from the Studio who brought your Sniper Elite and the Zombie Army Franchise, Rebellion Developments. The game is set in post-apocalyptic England during the 1960s after the worst nuclear disaster in British history and looks as if Fallout and STALKER had a brainchild. Atomfall is set to drop in March of 2025 and is one of the most anticipated survival game releases of the year. Let’s take a look at Atomfall Release date and break down its setting, gameplay, and exploration features, and explore why this game release is not one to miss out on.
Setting & Narrative
Atomfall is set in an alternate timeline five years after the 1957 Windscale Fire Nuclear Disaster in England. The developers have taken inspiration from the real-life event, which at the time was the most disastrous nuclear incident in British history, and have used an alternate history following the event as a setting for Atomfall. While not much is known about the protagonist of the game, the narrative will see the player look for the “Truth” and seek answers behind the real cause of the Windscale fire. The game excellently blends real-life events with science fiction & folklore horror with the backdrop of the Cold War era.
Players will navigate a post-apocalyptic open world in Northern England, filled with sprawling countryside, small villages, railway yards, military encampments, stone quarries, and more. The country setting of Atomfall provides a sense of exploration and unease with each corner filled with new secrets and locations to discover.
Exploration
As a first-person action-survival title, players will have to explore the vast countryside of Northern England, encountering many survivors and communities along the way. All the while piecing together clues, and hidden messages, coming across hidden bunkers and locations from sprawling survivor villages, military camps, run-down research facilities, and other secrets.
The world of Atomfall is now a sealed quarantine zone, completely cut off from the rest of the world. Ravaged by bandit groups, cultists, and all kinds of different factions vying for control. The military itself is in disarray and is barely keeping the peace and its people together. In the midst of all this chaos, the player must traverse the ruins of post-war Britain, uniting the different survivor communities together and uncovering the truth behind the incident.
Gameplay & Combat
Atomfall is an action-survival game, set in a first-person perspective. Players can use a wide range of weapons and tactics to survive in the beautiful yet haunting setting of Northern England. Use a wide arsenal like the cricket bat, bolt rifle, pistols, SMGs, or shotguns to deal with any threats that arise in your journey. Survival in Atomfall comes at the cost of exploring and venturing deeper into the chasms of the nuclear disaster, Players can come across various stashes and exotic resources to help them craft and create their very own survival gear from scratch. Craft weapons, medkits, throwable equipment, and other essential items, ensuring you are always prepared for the dangers lurking in the world of Atomfall.
Players can also unlock various skills with the four major skill trees in the game (Ranged Combat, Melee Combat, Survival & Conditioning). Each of these will cater to a different playstyle and players can freely choose to invest in individual skill trees to create their balanced playstyle and upgrade abilities from their favored means of engagement. The choice is all yours, do you want to play as a berserk tank wielding a cricket bat? or use stealth and ranged weapons to clear targets from afar.
Players will encounter various enemies and factions throughout their journey from Sentry Robots, Crazed Cultists, Bandits, Feral creatures, and more. It is up to the players to forge alliances and discover the secrets behind the Windscale Fire Nuclear Disaster.
Atomfall Release Date & Platforms
Atomfall is all set to release on March 27, 2025, Fans looking to secure their copies of Atomfall can Pre-order the game here Today! Atomfall will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass and the following platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Atomfall Release Date is set for March 27th, 2025.
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