Atomfall: Extended Gameplay Trailer Reveals World and Survival Details

The creators of Atomfall have unveiled an extended gameplay trailer that provides an in-depth look into the game's immersive world and its core features. The video showcases the game's unique retro-futuristic setting, which is 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 investigation and engaging in dialogue with a variety of colorful NPCs. The protagonist, designed to enhance player immersion, lacks a predefined identity, allowing for personalized interactions and a more authentic experience. Unlike traditional quest-driven games, Atomfall emphasizes exploration and discovery, encouraging players to delve deeper into its world.

Survival in the game hinges on interactions with traders, who facilitate barter-based exchanges of essential resources, as currency has no value within the quarantine zone. Players must meticulously gather resources, navigating a landscape fraught with dangers such as gangs, cultists, mutants, and deadly machinery. Effective inventory management is crucial, with limited space compelling players to make strategic decisions about what equipment to carry. The presence of traps and mines adds another layer of complexity to navigation.

Visually, Atomfall reflects the style of previous works by Rebellion, with atmospheric yet not groundbreaking graphics. The open-world portrayal of post-disaster England is both grim and intricately detailed. The game's limited inventory system adds depth, requiring players to make strategic choices about which items to carry. Gear upgrades, particularly for melee weapons, are available and prove essential when facing sect members, bandits, and mutants.

Atomfall is set to launch on March 27th for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and will be available on Day One via Game Pass, offering players immediate access to this intriguing post-apocalyptic adventure.