Summary
Rebellion Developments has announced a new story expansion for the survival-action gameAtomfall,titled Wicked Isle, to be released on June 3. Since its launch on March 27,Atomfallhas gained significant popularity due to its unique settings and investigative mission systems, with CEO Jason Kingsely saying, “It’s been a remarkable success.”
Atomfallplaces players in a fictional version of Windscale in Northern England, following a nuclear disaster that has transformed the landscape and its inhabitants. Due to the tense atmosphere and anxious survivors, players must scavenge, craft, and survive to create the best possible path forward. After its release, the gamebecame immediately popular, andRebellion has even discussed a potentialAtomfallsequel.
The Wicked Isle DLCintroduces a significant amount of new content toAtomfall, featuring a variety of intriguing characters and the enigmatic Midsummer Island. Starting June 3, players will have the opportunity to face new enemy factions, including pirates and druids. Those who have purchased or plan to purchase theDeluxe Edition or the Deluxe Upgrade Pack ofAtomfall, which includes exclusive items from the Rebellion shop, will receive one basic supply bundle, one enhanced supply bundle, and three days of early access to the Wicked Isle DLC.
The Wicked Isle DLC Offers New Content for Atomfall
Players will also have access to powerful weapons such as the Blunderbuss shotgun, a cutlass, daggers, and the Beekeeper’s Staff. Additionally, with the upgraded metal detector, players can discover extra loot caches both on Midsummer Island and in Windscale. Once the content has been installed, a jetty in Wyndham Village accompanied by a boatman will take players to the strange island. There, new leads in the Wicked Isle DLC can open story threads that create new endings for the mainAtomfallgame. Specifically, these story threads will explore folk horror elements, including the living dead and cultish behaviors. It’s possible thatAtomfall’s player count will reach new heightsonce the Wicked Isle DLC arrives.
Shortly after its launch,Atomfallwas described as “immediately profitable” by Rebellion Developments and its Jason Kingsley. The game attracted over 2 million players in less than 30 days, quickly recouping its development costs. Rebellion is also committed to enhancing the game’s quality; arecent patch forAtomfallfocused on fixing bugs, improving mouse and camera controls, and more. Additionally, considering the unique and visually appealing elements of the Wicked Isle DLC, existing fans may be excited to return to Windscale and experience all the new features it has to offer.
