For those wondering what to expect from British post-apocalypse game Atomfall, a new trailer has shed light on the upcoming game. The seven-minute trailer showcases gameplay, from combat to conversing. And one can see where it diverges from other post-apocalyptic open-world titles. Sure, it shares some similarities as well. But it seems to make the most of its uniquely British setting—and the real-life inspiration behind it.
Developed and published by Rebellion Developments, Atomfall is set in an alternate history version of the 1960s. In this version, the real-life events of the 1957 Windscale disaster took a turn for the worse. So the game picks up a few years later in the quarantine zone created as a result of the disaster.
Here’s a bit more about the setting, courtesy of Rebellion:
This picture-perfect postcard setting is a hostile landscape that hides a dark mystery. To get to the bottom of what happened at Windscale, you will need to navigate military encampments, delve through abandoned bunkers below ground, and risk your life in Pagan ruins. Your trusty metal detector will also help you uncover a few secrets buried beneath the surface!
Central to the dark mystery are the host of eccentric characters and cryptic organisations that inhabit the quarantine zone. These individuals have been cut off from the outside world for years and left to their own devices, so are anything but normal. Your interactions with them are important and will shape your journey. But be careful, they aren’t all friendly and you will need to get to grips with an array of ranged and melee weapons if you are to survive!
Rebellion also noted on X that Atomfall arrives Day One on Xbox Game Pass. The same post also revealed the cover art shown above. You can see the Windscale reactor in the background, looking pretty irradiated. There’s also the requisite Union Jack on a chopper in the foreground. And then there’s what seems to be the Wicker Man way in the background. I for one want to know more about him.
And we will find out soon enough. Atomfall will come out for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC on March 27th, 2025.
