The creators of Atomfall have unveiled an extended gameplay trailer, giving fans an in-depth look at the game's immersive world and its core features. The video showcases the game's unique retro-futuristic setting, a quarantine zone set in northern England after a nuclear power plant disaster in 1962.
In Atomfall, players are tasked with navigating this perilous environment while uncovering the area's secrets through engaging investigations and dialogues with a diverse cast of NPCs. The protagonist, designed without a predefined identity, enhances player immersion by allowing for personalized interactions and choices throughout the game. This approach deviates from traditional quest-driven systems, emphasizing exploration and discovery for a more authentic experience.
Traders are pivotal to survival within the quarantine zone, where money is obsolete, and barter-based exchanges are the norm for acquiring essential resources. Players must carefully gather these resources amidst constant threats from gangs, cultists, mutants, and deadly machinery. The game challenges players with inventory management, as limited space requires strategic decisions on what equipment to carry. The presence of traps and mines adds another layer of complexity to navigation within the game world.
Visually, Atomfall maintains the atmospheric style seen in previous works by Rebellion, though it doesn't break new ground in graphics. The open-world portrayal of post-disaster England is both grim and intricately detailed, enhancing the game's immersive quality. The limited inventory system forces players to make tough choices about what to carry, while gear upgrades, especially for melee weapons, are crucial for confronting sect members, bandits, and mutants.
Atomfall is set to launch on March 27th across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, with the added convenience of Day One availability on Game Pass, ensuring a wide audience can dive into this compelling post-apocalyptic adventure from the start.