The creators of Atomfall have unveiled an extended gameplay trailer, providing a comprehensive look into the game's immersive world and key features. The video showcases the game's unique retro-futuristic setting, set in a quarantine zone in northern England following a nuclear power plant disaster in 1962.
In Atomfall, players will explore this perilous environment, uncovering secrets through detailed investigation and engaging dialogues with a variety of colorful NPCs. The protagonist, designed to enhance player immersion, lacks a predefined identity, allowing for personalized interactions and a tailored experience. Unlike traditional quest-driven games, Atomfall emphasizes exploration and discovery, fostering a more authentic and engaging gameplay experience.
Traders are pivotal to survival in this post-apocalyptic world, facilitating barter-based exchanges of essential resources, as currency has no value within the quarantine zone. Players must meticulously gather resources, navigating a world filled with threats such as gangs, cultists, mutants, and lethal machinery. Managing inventory becomes crucial, with limited space compelling players to make strategic decisions about what equipment to carry. The presence of traps and mines further challenges navigation, adding layers of tension and strategy to the gameplay.
Visually, Atomfall mirrors the atmospheric style of previous works by Rebellion, with graphics that are detailed and immersive, though not groundbreaking. The open-world depiction of post-disaster England is both grim and intricately crafted, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere. The limited inventory system adds depth, requiring players to make thoughtful choices about which items to keep. Additionally, gear upgrades, especially for melee weapons, are vital for combating sect members, bandits, and mutants effectively.
Atomfall is set to launch on March 27th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and will be available on Day One via Game Pass, offering gamers an immediate opportunity to dive into this unique post-apocalyptic adventure.