Atomfall: Burning Questions, Answered

Rebellion Developments’ Atomfall is a stark departure from the Sniper Elite and Zombie Army series the studio is particularly well-known for. Atomfall is a choice-driven singleplayer survival RPG that takes place in a quarantined area of northern England in an alternate version of the 1960s.

Though Rebellion has revealed much about the game, it’s difficult to find the answers to everything players want to know about Atomfall. This guide answers more than 20 common questions about this uniquely British post-apocalyptic RPG and reveals more information about the game’s requirements, features, capabilities, and other Atomfall details.

When Will Atomfall Release?

The Atomfall release date is March 27, 2025 at 2 p.m. GMT. However, if you purchase the Deluxe Edition of the game, you can play Atomfall three days early.

Can You Play Atomfall Early?

Though the Standard Edition of the game launches on March 27, 2025, purchasing the Deluxe or Quarantine Editions will unlock Atomfall advanced access on March 24, 2025 at 2 p.m. GMT.

What Platforms Will Atomfall Launch On?

Atomfall is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It is not yet known whether Atomfall will release on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Atomfall On Game Pass?

The Standard Edition of Atomfall will be available on Game Pass on launch day, March 27, 2025. Players can upgrade to the Deluxe Edition for its full price and gain early access to Atomfall on this platform.

Is Atomfall Multiplayer?

Atomfall is an exclusively single-player game with no multiplayer elements. There is no co-op in Atomfall – you’ll have to figure out how to survive the northern English countryside alone.

Does Atomfall Have Cross-Play?

Atomfall will not have cross-play on launch – players will not be able to continue a save on a different console aside from their primary platform.

Who Developed Atomfall?

Atomfall is developed and published by Rebellion Developments, a U.K.-based studio that is particularly well-known for its long-running Sniper Elite and Zombie Army series.

What Are The Atomfall PC Requirements?

Atomfall‘s PC requirements are not too demanding, with minimum requirements that most PC gamers should be able to meet without too much fuss.

What Is The Atomfall File Size?

To install Atomfall you must have at least 60 GB of space free on your drive of choice, preferably an SSD for faster load times.

Can You Pre-Load Atomfall Before Launch?

Atomfall pre-load is already available on all platforms as of publication. If you pre-order Atomfall, you will be able to pre-load Atomfall immediately, no matter whether you purchase the Standard, Deluxe, or Quarantine Editions.

Are There Atomfall Special Editions?

There are two special editions for Atomfall and a small bonus players can get for pre-ordering the Standard Edition.

• Atomfall Pre-Order Bonus: Basic Supply Bundle
• Atomfall Deluxe Edition: Basic Supply Bundle, Enhanced Supply Bundle, access to Wicked Isle DLC, Atomfall advanced access
• Atomfall Quarantine Edition: Everything in the Deluxe Edition plus a t-shirt, digital graphic novel, Atomfall soundtrack, and an Atomfall poster & postcard. PC exclusive.

Does Atomfall Have Microtransactions?

Atomfall features a DLC shop and two special editions that will add cosmetic and extra content to your game. However, there are no individual microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics in Atomfall, like individual costumes, in-game aid, or otherwise.

How Much Does Atomfall Cost?

The Standard Edition of Atomfall will cost $49.99. The Atomfall Deluxe Edition costs $59.99, while the Quarantine Edition is priced at $89.99.

How Long Is Atomfall?

It will take players anywhere from 15 to 25 hours to complete their first playthrough of Atomfall. However, due to the game’s multiple branching paths, multiple endings, and difficult-to-complete achievements, it may take about double that time – 30 to 50 hours – to 100% complete Atomfall.

Does Atomfall Have Achievements?

Atomfall features a total of 36 Trophies/Achievements, ranging from simple milestone achievements to collectibles achievements and some that can only be unlocked by making specific decisions.

Where Is Atomfall Set?

Atomfall is set in the mid-1950s in a quarantined area of the Lake District in northern England, specifically in the countryside surrounding a fictional location called Wyndham Village.

Is Atomfall Open World?

Atomfall is a semi-open world game, in which players can go any direction and follow any Lead they like as they forge their own path through the game’s five distinct large zones. However, it is not an open world game in the sense that it features one large, interrupted land mass with no loading screens.

Is Atomfall Based On Real Events?

Atomfall is loosely based on the real-life Windscale disaster of 1957, when two reactors caught fire and spread radiation throughout Britain and Europe. It was one of the first nuclear disasters in the history of Earth. Atomfall takes an alternate history approach and uses this event as a foundation for its unique science-fiction and folk horror story.

Does Atomfall Have Multiple Endings?

Atomfall features multiple distinct endings that can be achieved by making choices, following certain Leads, and choosing to trust specific major characters over others. There are at least five different endings in Atomfall.

Does Atomfall Have An Easy Mode?

Atomfall features a robust difficulty system that allows players to adjust different gameplay elements to their liking. Though the intended difficulty hides map markers, makes combat more difficult, and makes it harder to survive in general, you can turn down Exploration, Survival, and Combat difficulty to suit your preferred playstyle.

Is Atomfall Hard?

Thanks to the highly customizable difficulty system, Atomfall is only as hard as you want it to be. Play on the default difficulty for the intended experience, but don’t feel bad about turning down Combat or Exploration difficulty settings to make things a bit easier, especially if you aren’t having fun with the default systems.

Will Atomfall Have DLC?

There are two planned Atomfall DLCs, the first of which will be titled Wicked Isle. The first Atomfall DLC release date has not yet been revealed.