Fresh details have emerged about the upcoming promotion for Atomic Heart, set in a vividly imagined alternate version of the USSR. In the role of a KGB major codenamed P-3, players confront the task of neutralizing the fallout from a catastrophic incident and stopping the leakage of sensitive, classified information that could threaten national security and alter the course of history as it’s known.
The development team at Mundfish, led by co-founder and studio head Robert Bagratuni, has shared insights about the game’s length and difficulty. It is estimated to take around 25 hours to complete, depending on playstyle and exploration. Players who crave a sterner challenge are encouraged to tackle the game on a higher difficulty, as the combat system has been tuned to reward precision, skill, and strategic thinking at tougher settings. The game will feature a New Game+ mode, giving players a second run with retained upgrades and new possibilities, and there are hints of cooperative or multiplayer components, though these modes have not been confirmed as core features at launch. A traditional single-player experience remains at the center of the offering, with no plans for a public demo.
The PC version is slated to support NVIDIA DLSS for improved performance and visual fidelity, alongside Denuvo protection to safeguard the game against unauthorized distribution. Console players will encounter a range of graphics modes tailored to each platform:
- PS4 and Xbox One will render at 1080p with dynamic resolution while aiming for a steady 30 frames per second.
- Xbox Series S targets 1440p with dynamic resolution, delivering up to 60 frames per second for smoother action sequences.
- PS5 and Xbox Series X will push toward 4K with dynamic resolution, maintaining a crisp 60 frames per second for fast, fluid combat and exploration.
Among its audio roster, Atomic Heart promises a soundtrack featuring more than 60 distinct tracks that underscore the game’s mood and pacing, complemented by over 200 references and Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the world. These touches offer a sense of depth and reward attentive players who notice nods to lore, history, and pop culture as they explore the surreal environment.
The launch window for Atomic Heart places the release in the coming winter, with a multi-platform rollout that includes PC (Steam and VK Play in the CIS), PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, as well as access through Game Pass. Fans will have ample opportunity to dive into the action across their preferred gaming ecosystem, with the potential for ongoing updates and post-release content that aligns with the game’s evolving narrative and gameplay loop.
A comprehensive gallery of screenshots is available for fans who want a closer look at environments, character designs, and the distinctive aesthetic that characterizes the game. Recent leaks about related content, including maps associated with other titles, have circulated online, though official confirmation indicates that Atomic Heart will not be released in Russia at this time. These developments have been covered by outlets such as VG Times, which has provided context and commentary on the game’s ambitious scope and regional considerations.