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Atomfall

Set in an alternate 1960s Britain, Atomfall immerses players in a post-nuclear disaster landscape following the Windscale incident. As an amnesiac protagonist, players navigate the quarantined Lake District, confronting mutated creatures, cultists, and rogue agents.

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Atomfall
Systems
7/10
Released
March 27, 2025
ESRB
Teen // Blood, Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Rebellion Developments
Publisher(s)
Rebellion Developments
Number of Players
1
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
March 27, 2025

Set in an alternate 1960s Britain, Atomfall immerses players in a post-nuclear disaster landscape following the Windscale incident. As an amnesiac protagonist, players navigate the quarantined Lake District, confronting mutated creatures, cultists, and rogue agents.

Xbox Series X|S Release Date
March 27, 2025
PS5 Release Date
March 27, 2025
Platform(s)
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown

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Why Doctor Who Fans Should Play Atomfall, & The Art Of Crafting "Cozy Catastrophe"

Atomfall's Rich May discusses what went into crafting its otherworldly and distinctly British environment and the game's Doctor Who inspirations.

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Atomfall: Should You Give Information To Captain Sims In Atomfall?

When you enter Wyndham Village, Captain Sims is a prominent character you meet, and he wants you to help him by providing information about events.

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All Trader Locations & Inventories In Atomfall

Atomfall can be a challenge, but there are a whole slew of traders littered throughout the world that will make it easier. Check 'em out.

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Atomfall: Should You Give The Serum To Mother Jago?

Mother Jago is one of the main leads you can find in Atomfall, meaning that she can offer you a way to escape, but should you work with her?

After the entrance to Skethermoor in Atomfall
How To Get To Skethermoor In Atomfall (Map & Location)

Skethermoor is one of the later regions in Atomfall, and arguably the hardest to get to. Fortunately we have a map and exact location info to help.

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Mother Jago's Book Location - Atomfall

Mother Jago is a curious character in Atomfall, to say the least. The book she wants you to find is easy to miss, but not with our guide.

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Atomfall: St. Katherine’s Church Quest Walkthrough

One of the most important Leads in Atomfall is "St. Katherine's Church," a side quest where you must come to a grave decision regarding a murder.

Researcher holding Atomic Battery in Atomfall
All Atomic Battery Locations In Atomfall

Atomic Batteries are some of the most important and valuable items in Atomfall. However, finding them can be tricky (without our help, anyway).

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All Hidden Achievements In Atomfall

Along with the normal goals of Atomfall, you can unlock several hidden achievements tied to multiple endings, rare choices, and other milestones.

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How To Stop The Heart Beating Sound In Atomfall

Is that heart beating sound driving you wild in Atomfall? Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to make it less frequent, and they're accessible.

Atomfall B.A.R.D. robot next to The Bakery shop
Atomfall: The Bakery Quest Walkthrough

"The Bakery" is a Lead you can follow in Atomfall, with multiple outcomes and rewards depending on your choices regarding its characters.

Sewer tunnels entrance in Atomfall
How To Get To Casterfell Woods In Atomfall (Map)

You'll need to get to Casterfall Woods to progress the main story in Atomfall, but it's not obvious how. Fortunately we have the location and route.

Metal detector in Atomfall lying in pond
How To Get A Metal Detector In Atomfall (Map Location)

The Metal Detector is one of the more useful tools in Atomfall, allowing you to find buried caches with valuable loot. So where do you find it?

Atomfall Wyndham Village Dr Holder
Atomfall: Should You Inject Yourself With Dr. Holder’s Inoculation?

When you meet Dr. Holder, if you decide to follow the leads to him, he offers you a dose of his inoculation, but should you accept that shot?

A dead scientist in Atomfall next to one of the game's red telephone booths.
Atomfall: Who Is The Voice On The Phone?

One of Atomfall’s biggest mysteries starts almost immediately when an unidentified voice calls you on the phone, but who are they really?

Atomfall cultist character holding an axe next to a PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Atomfall's Last Gen Visuals Aren't A Problem, But They Do Reveal The Biggest Problem With The PS5 & Xbox Series X/S

Atomfall’s visuals have been called “last-gen”. While that mostly isn’t a problem in this case, it does point out a problem with current-gen consoles.

Atomfall Druid next to an Atomic Battery.
What Atomic Batteries Are Used For In Atomfall

There’s a good chance you’ll find an important-looking Atomic Battery early in your Atomfall playthrough, but their uses aren’t immediately clear.

The player hitting an enemy with a cricket bat in Atomfall.
Atomfall: All Crafting Recipes & How To Get Them

Atomfall's crafting mechanic is pretty simple, but finding all the recipes scattered around the game can be a lot trickier, but worth your time.

Atomfall character with the telephone booth
Atomfall Review: Distinctly Charming, But Never Quite Excellent

Atomfall’s primary mysteries and exploration are enough to earn your attention, but clunky and half-baked gameplay systems might not keep it.

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Atomfall Reminds Me Of Another Game, But It's Not Fallout

Atomfall has been called British Fallout rather often, but actually playing the game makes me think it took inspiration from somewhere else.

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