The team behind the Atom ic Heart shooter has tucked away several in-game statues that can be tracked in real cities across Russia. This detail surfaced through a Telegram channel called VGTimes, which has been following the game’s hidden world with keen interest.
Among the Easter eggs uncovered so far are a Kolobok figure placed in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and a ruined statue featuring a fox. Players can also spot other sculptural nods, including an iron dog from Omsk, a Cheboksary pig crafted from car tires, a “one-eared elephant,” and a grandmother waiting for a new trough, along with a cast of other fairy-tale-inspired characters. These discoveries show how the game’s designers sprinkled whimsy into a world that otherwise leans toward intense action.
Each statue quickly became a meme, a cultural ripple that helped soften some of the harsher moments in the game. The developers may have counted on this lighthearted touch to balance the brutal scenes and give players memorable, shareable moments beyond the firefights and explosions.
Atomic Heart is a shooter created by a Russian development team, Mundfish. The game released on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4.5, Xbox One, Series X/S consoles, and PC. For players in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the title was initially available on PC through the VK Play service, aligning with regional distribution choices often seen in the industry. The game’s release has drawn attention for integrating folklore-inspired imagery into a modern first-person experience, inviting players to explore a retro-futuristic Soviet setting while encountering familiar cultural motifs in unexpected places. The presence of these statues in the game world adds depth to the environment, prompting players to notice small details that reward exploration and conversation among communities following the title. (VGTimes)