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Friday15th Dec 2023
News Atomic Heart: Trapped in Limbo DLC Looks Suitably Surreal on PS5, PS4
Break free in February
Amazingly, Atomic Heart was released in February of this year, heralding the onslaught of games that was to come. If you've been itching for a reason to return to developer Mundfish's bizarre world, you might want to look at this trailer for Trapped in Limbo, DLC, due out 6th February on PS5 and PS4. Trapped in Limbo appears...
Monday26th Jun 2023
News The Atomic Heart Story Continues in Annihilation Instinct DLC
Out for PS5, PS4 on 2nd August
Atomic Heart developer Mundfish has announced it'll be shipping the game's first piece of DLC on 2nd August 2023 on PS5, PS4 in a new trailer. Viewable above, the first of four expansions takes place after the events of the main game and takes you to the Mendeleev Complex to discover the truth about NORA. The DLC will...
Wednesday3rd May 2023
News Quick Atomic Heart Teaser Confirms First DLC Pack for the Summer
All 20 seconds of it
A 20-second teaser trailer for the first Atomic Heart DLC pack has been released, confirming the expansion will release this summer. It reveals you'll be visiting a new area in Facility 3826 set on water, with winding paths and buildings above it. While it lacks a name for now, the DLC will launch on PS5 and PS4, presumably...
Wednesday5th Apr 2023
News Atomic Heart Update 1.4 Adds 120fps Support on PS5, Fixes Trophies, More
Get all the patch notes here
Studio Mundfish has today deployed patch 1.4 for Atomic Heart on PS5 and PS4, bringing with it 120fps support for the current-gen version and a whole host of fixes and changes. As long as you own a 4K TV with HDMI 2.1 support, you will now have the option of running the FPS at up to 120fps on PS5. Other updates in...
Thursday16th Feb 2023
News Atomic Heart Composer Mick Gordon Donates Fee to Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Good Guy Gordon
Veteran composer Mick Gordon has revealed that he has donated his fee for the upcoming action RPG Atomic Heart to Red Cross Australia's Ukraine Crisis Appeal, in order to "stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine." Gordon shared a statement on Twitter explaining his decision: Gordon is an Australian composer with numerous...
Wednesday15th Feb 2023
News Jensen Ackles Demonstrates 'The Atomic Way' in Live-Action Atomic Heart Trailer
Pokes fun at Hogwarts Legacy in the process
As the hype for Atomic Heart, the pseudo-Soviet action RPG set during a robot apocalypse, approaches critical mass, so too does the video game marketing machine. Case in point, this live-action Atomic Heart trailer starring none other than Jensen Ackles, AKA heartthrob Dean Winchester, the older brother...
Monday13th Feb 2023
News Atomic Heart PS5, PS4 Trophy List Will Have You Drinking Vodka for the Platinum
Trophies appear online
Atomic Heart, the alternate history shooter set in Soviet Union-era Russia, is fast approaching release on PS5 and PS4. We've been super curious about this one ever since its announcement, and on 21st February, we'll finally be able to check it out ourselves. As always, the arrival of a new PlayStation game means a new set of...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
News Alt-History Shooter Atomic Heart Game Length, Weapon Upgrades Detailed
20-25 hours for the average playthrough
Pseudo-Soviet shooter Atomic Heart's release date is right around the corner, with the BioShock-esque title set to blast off on PS5, PS4 on 21st February. As the appointed time draws closer, we learn ever more delicious details, such as how long an average playthrough might take and the ways in which we will...
Wednesday1st Feb 2023
News PS5, PS4 Shooter Atomic Heart Gushes Gameplay Details in Lengthy New Trailer
Everything you need to know
If you're still on the fence about Atomic Heart, or you're just not sure what the game actually is, then you might want to give this new trailer a watch. At around nine minutes long, it's a full overview of what the upcoming PS5 and PS4 shooter has to offer. It covers the world, characters, story, combat, and gameplay...
Wednesday25th Jan 2023
News Mental PS5, PS4 FPS Atomic Heart Goes Gold Ahead of February Release Date
Locked and loaded
Atomic Heart's got work to do if it wants to stand out in what is a packed release schedule, but at least the game's ready to rock. The intriguing first-person shooter, which has looked potentially fantastic in some of its gameplay trailers, has officially gone gold, meaning that it's ready to ship. The game will blast its way to...
Monday16th Jan 2023
News Mad FPS Atomic Heart Alters Visuals to Hit 60fps on PS5
Different between dungeons and open world
The graphical resolution of Atomic Heart will be changed on the fly to ensure it always runs at 60 frames-per-second, developer Mundfish has revealed. Responding to a fan on Twitter, the team says that inside "dungeons", the game will run at 4K, 60fps. When you leave those closed environments for the open...
Wednesday4th Jan 2023
News Atomic Heart Sure Looks Sick on a Superpowered PC
Likely won't look as hot on PS5 and PS4, though
Atomic Heart – the unusual first-person shooter which is blending a bit of everything, from DOOM to BioShock – sure looks pretty on a supercharged PC. Developer Mundfish has released this footage exclusively as part of a cross-promotion with NVidia, showcasing the game’s crazy raytracing, powered...
Friday9th Dec 2022
News Atomic Heart Continues to Look Crazy in Action-Packed Gameplay Trailer
Still on track for February
It feels like this was announced a lifetime ago, but we're glad Atomic Heart is finally on the approach. This unusual FPS rewrites the history books, presenting an alternate, sci-fi tinged Soviet Russia, and it strikes an unsettling tone with its creepy robots and retro tech. The game recently received a 21st February...
Wednesday23rd Nov 2022
News Atomic Heart Hype Reaches Critical Mass in IGN First Preview Gameplay
Be still my irradiated heart
It's hard not to be hyped for Atomic Heart if you are a fan of the Bioshock franchise, as the upcoming immersive sim wears its influences proudly on its sleeve. And while the former's alt-history Soviet setting is worlds away from the nightmarish libertarian dystopia that is Rapture, it looks like there will be a lot to...
Monday7th Nov 2022
News Atomic Heart Goes Nuclear with 10 Minutes of Bombastic Boss Gameplay
Duck and weave
The more we see of Atomic Heart, the more we can't wait to dive into the Bioshock-esque shooter. With its Soviet setting and bombastic gameplay style, it certainly looks unique, if nothing else. We got an extended look at a boss fight courtesy of IGN's First coverage, which will continue throughout November, so if you are looking...
Wednesday2nd Nov 2022
News Atomic Heart Confirmed for February 2023 Release on PS5, PS4
Joins crowded release schedule
Update: Mundfish has now confirmed Atomic Heart will indeed release for PS5, PS4 on 21st February 2023 in a new, explosive trailer. A standard version has been confirmed alongside the Premium Edition, which packages in a season pass, weapon skins, and a digital art book. Original story: Developer Mundfish
Tuesday1st Nov 2022
News Alternate History FPS Atomic Heart to Get PS5, PS4 Release Date Tomorrow
Beat it
It’s been a long time coming, but Mundfish’s oddball alternate history first-person shooter Atomic Heart will finally get a PS5 and PS4 release date tomorrow. Confirmation comes courtesy of a scheduled IGN First video, which will air at 6AM PT / 1PM GMT on Wednesday, 2nd November. There’ll also be additional information on the game...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
News Mad FPS Atomic Heart Releases This Winter, Picks Up Publisher
Focus Entertainment lends a hand
The crazy-looking FPS from studio Mundfish Atomic Heart has today re-confirmed it'll release during the winter season and has picked up a publisher. Focus Entertainment will be helping the Russian team put the game out on PS5 and PS4, best known for story-focused games like A Plague Tale: Requiem. The wording from...
Thursday25th Aug 2022
News Soviet Shooter Atomic Heart Still Exists, Still Looks Insane
Watch the new gameplay trailer
It's been a little while since we checked in with Atomic Heart, the eerie sci-fi shooter from developer Mundfish. Earlier this year, the game was pencilled in for release in late 2022, but no release date is mentioned at all in this latest trailer, which focuses on combat. The game is looking absolutely bananas in the...
Wednesday9th Feb 2022
News Atomic Heart Releasing at the End of This Year, Looks Mental
Music from DOOM composer Mick Gordon
Atomic Heart has always looked like a really mental game, but boy does this latest trailer take the cake. Team Mundfish has shared the latest look at the FPS in a new trailer that also (sort of) confirms its release window for later this year. It will launch for PlayStation 5 and PS4 in "#######BER", according to...
Sunday13th Jun 2021
News Atomic Heart Is the Wildest Game of E3 2021 So Far
Sing the Blondie song
Want to see the craziest trailer of E3 2021 so far? Of course, you do – who wouldn’t? Well, this Atomic Heart clip will take some beating. At just 61 seconds, it packs a lot into its running time: creepy robotic infants, BioShock-esque hand powers, weird walking treasure chests – you name it and the game’s definitely...
Friday28th May 2021
News Atomic Heart Trailer Confirmed for E3, Dev Says 'Game Is Ready'
13th June, to be precise
The soviet sci-fi action game Atomic Heart will make its next appearance next month during E3 2021 with a new trailer, developer Mundfish has confirmed on its Discord Channel. The Gamer picked up the news, where it was also revealed that "the game is ready". One member of the team nicknamed Zace explained how the team has...
Wednesday12th Aug 2020
News Remember Atomic Heart? It's Now Heading to Both PS5 and PS4
From Russia with love
Atomic Heart is a game that's been on our radar for years at this point, but it appears to be no closer to release. To recap, the game is in development at Russian studio Mundfish, and it depicts an alternate reality future that looks heavily inspired by BioShock. With a surreal and brilliant reveal trailer, we've been eagerly...
