New gameplay details have emerged through a captivating trailer for Atomfall, the first-person survival game developed by Rebellion Developments. Known for their acclaimed Sniper Elite series, which gained significant popularity with Sniper Elite V2 in 2012, Rebellion is venturing into new territory with Atomfall, marking their first full-on survival game. This shift is a departure from their usual third-person action and real-time strategy titles.
Atomfall was initially unveiled during Xbox's Summer Game Fest showcase in June, which was filled with major announcements like Gears of War: E-Day, Doom: The Dark Ages, and the gameplay reveal of Perfect Dark. Despite the competition, Atomfall's intriguing trailer captured the attention of Xbox gamers, especially with the exciting news of its day-one availability on Game Pass. Since its reveal, the game has generated significant interest and anticipation among fans eager for more details.
With the release date set for March 27, Rebellion Developments has released a comprehensive seven-minute narrated gameplay trailer. The trailer sets the scene in an alternate 1960s England, devastated by a nuclear disaster. Fans of games like Fallout and STALKER will find familiar elements as they explore quarantine zones, small villages, and research bunkers, scavenging resources to survive against robots, cultists, and hazardous environments.
The trailer showcases the weapons players can use in Atomfall, starting with a basic selection including a cricket bat for melee combat, a revolver, a shotgun, and a bolt-action rifle. However, these weapons are upgradable, and the open world may offer additional types of firearms. Players can craft essential items such as healing supplies and combat tools like Molotov cocktails and sticky bombs using scavenged resources. Additionally, a metal detector is available to help players locate caches of supplies and crafting materials within the quarantine zones. The trailer also highlights training manuals and unlockable skills, categorized into melee, ranged combat, survival, and conditioning, allowing players to enhance their abilities.
Atomfall is scheduled for release on March 27 across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms, with immediate availability on Xbox Game Pass. Rebellion has teased another deep dive video to be released soon, so fans should stay tuned to Atomfall and Rebellion's social media channels for more updates.