Step into Atomfall on PS5, a survival-action experience that threads a gripping mystery through a landscape scarred by nuclear disaster. Five years after the Windscale incident in Northern England, you’ll navigate a beautifully rendered quarantine zone where every corner hides a story, every decision reshapes the world, and danger lurks behind the most tranquil countryside vistas. This is not just about surviving the environment—it's about solving a dark, interconnected mystery that binds people, secrets, and power.
What makes Atomfall stand out on PS5
- Player-driven mystery — Unravel an intricate web of interwoven narratives through exploration, dialogue, investigation, and combat. Your choices carry real consequences, altering alliances, resources, and outcomes as the story unfolds.
- Green and Unpleasant Land — A deceptively idyllic British countryside serves as the backdrop for a tense, atmospheric survival journey. Rolling green hills and quiet villages conceal hidden agendas, strange beliefs, and escalating threats.
- Search, scavange, survive — The core loop combines resourceful scavenging with practical crafting and strategic barter. Gather makeshift tools, improvise weapons, and manage scarce supplies to push toward the next objective.
- Rich cast, eerie settings — Encounter bizarre characters, mysticism, cults, and rogue government factions that push you to weigh trust, deception, and risk in every encounter.
- Story-first action — A tightly woven survival-action experience where tense firefights, stealth, and negotiation all serve the central mystery—what really happened, and who is pulling the strings?
- Made by a studio with a track record — From Rebellion, creators of tactical thrills, Atomfall channels their expertise in crafting gripping, tightly paced experiences that reward patience, observation, and smart decision-making.
How the world of Atomfall works for you
In this quarantined European countryside, your days hinge on carefully balancing exploration with caution. You’ll
- Explore atmospheric environments that reward keen observation and contextual clues.
- Scavenge for essential supplies—fuel, rations, and improvised gear—to stay ahead of hazards.
- Craft weapons and tools tailored to your playstyle, whether you favor vigilant stealth, bold confrontation, or clever negotiation.
- Barter with survivors and factions, navigating trust, leverage, and consequences to shape the region’s fate.
- Engage in combat when needed, but use talks, investigations, and escape routes to preserve scarce resources and avoid unnecessary risks.
Who should play Atomfall
- Players who crave a narrative-driven survival game with real choices and lasting consequences.
- Fans of immersive, atmospherically rich settings where the landscape itself tells a story.
- Gamers who enjoy piecing together mysteries through dialogue, exploration, and environmental storytelling.
- Anyone drawn to post-nuclear fiction that blends mysticism, conspiracy, and political intrigue in a traditional British setting.
Atomfall isn’t about grind alone—it’s about navigating a world where resourcefulness, wit, and nerve determine who survives to uncover the truth. If you’re ready to chart a path through a Green and Unpleasant Land and piece together the dark mystery of what happened, this is the game that will challenge you to think, negotiate, and fight your way to answers.