Atlas Fallen seemed to just come and go when it first launched this time last year, but the action-focused RPG was still fairly well received. Those who gave it a shot seemed to think it was pretty solid, and while critic reviews leaned into lukewarm territory with 6s and 7s, developer Deck13 decided to stick with the title.
The studio's continued efforts have resulted in Reign of Sand — a truly massive update that's now available to download. Officially described as "the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen", this is essentially an overhaul of the game, complete with an expanded map and new enemies. "Revamped progression, new quests, reworked voice acting, additional difficulty and ‘New Game+’ modes," are also highlighted in the press release. "Perfect for both returning players and newcomers," it concludes.
With colossal updates like this, there's always going to be a touch of cynicism. People will question why it took a whole year to implement such key improvements, and why they weren't present to begin with. But at the end of the day, Deck13 could have quite easily walked away from Atlas Fallen. Instead, it's seemingly delivered on a much better version of the game — and that's worthy of some praise.