Atomfall release date and latest news
Fallout competition?
It looks like the Fallout franchise will no longer have the monopoly of '50s aesthetic atompunk survival games. There's a new contender in town with Atomfall, a new IP from Sniper Elite studio Rebellion.
The main selling point of Atomfall is its unique setting, which has captured the attention of fans wanting to know more.
Instead of an entirely alternate reality, it takes place in the north of England after the 1957 Windscale fire.
Using a real-life nuclear disaster is a brave move, and, we think, all the more interesting.
So, when is Atomfall releasing? Keep on reading for all the latest information!
When is the Atomfall release date?
Atomfall will launch on 27th March 2025.
This was confirmed in a release trailer showcasing the unique setting on Rebellion's YouTube channel.
Delays have become more common before a game launches. If there are any signs Atomfall is pushed back, we'll be sure to update the page with the latest details.
For now, March 2025 isn't too far away!
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Can I pre-order Atomfall?
While it's not available to pre-order at the moment, you can add Atomfall to your Steam wishlist now.
As soon as you can pre-order it properly, we'll let you know!
Which consoles and platforms can play Atomfall?
It was announced at Gamescom that Atomfall will release on Xbox S/X, Xbox One and PC.
So, no release for Sony or Nintendo, but at least owners of an Xbox One are being catered for.
Atomfall gameplay and story details
As we've said, Atomfall is set in the aftermath of the 1957 Windscale fire. This was a huge nuclear disaster in a nuclear plant located in Cumbria. The game has imagined a far worse outcome than what actually happened, and takes place five years after the event.
The UK is in a nuclear fallout, and the player must survive the (very British) wasteland full of cults, rogue agencies, and (as per atompunk tradition) robots.
The official Steam page says the following: "Unravel a tapestry of interwoven narratives through exploration, conversation, investigation, and combat, where every choice you make has consequences."
We like the sound of this.
Is there an Atomfall trailer?
There is indeed a trailer! Check out the most recent release date trailer below:
The Gamescom reveal sheds further light on what the game has in store. The trailer showcased at 2024's event is below:
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Authors
Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.
