Is Atomfall a British Fallout? A 1950’s Stalker? A new direction for Rebellion? How is the combat? Is it actually a survival game? PC Gamer writer Josh Wolens is here to answer these questions and many more. After an hour and half of time with the game it has become one of the most anticipated games of the year so far.
This first look video is packed with an interview with Rebellion Art Director Ryan Green, fresh gameplay, as well as community questions answered. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Are you excited to try Atomfall?
0:00 – Introduction
01:06 – Rebellion’s art director interview begins
01:09 – Approaching release
01:19 – Researching the Lake District
01:50 – Windscale fire
02:34 – Bringing 1950’s Britain to the game
03:19 – Standing out with factions
04:15 – The inspiration of The Wicker Man and John Wyndam
05:03 – Combat improvements
06:15 – Drawing from other Rebellion games
06:41 – Experimentation
07:31 – The chaotic renaissance
08:19 – Representing the North of England
09:18 – Answering your questions
09:29 – How open world is it?
10:05 – Features of the Lake District
10:42 – Is it survival?
11:21 – Is there crafting?
11:43 – Is there a 50’s radio?
12:21 – Outro
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