Atomic Heart 2

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Atomic Heart 2
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Developer(s) Mundfish
Publisher(s) Mundfish
Platform(s)
Genre(s) Action role-playing, first-person shooter
Mode(s) Single-player

Atomic Heart 2 is an upcoming action-adventure role-playing video game developed by Mundfish. It is the sequel to Atomic Heart and was announced during the Summer Game Fest in June 2025. [1]

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Gameplay

Atomic Heart 2 continues the alternate-history setting of its predecessor, where a retrofuturistic Soviet-era aesthetic blends with dystopian sci-fi themes. The sequel expands the scope of the game's world, featuring events on a global scale, compared to the more isolated environments of Atomic Heart. [2]

Atomic Heart 2 is a first-person shooter with role-playing mechanics. It will include deeper role-playing systems, such as skill upgrades and special abilities, alongside a wider variety of weapon customizations and combat strategies. The combat includes both ranged firearms and melee elements, with new robotic enemies and environmental hazards. [3]

Story

The sequel picks up after the events of the first game, with the player navigating a world on the brink of societal collapse. Players are tasked with confronting new threats across various locations and dealing with the consequences of earlier developments in the game's universe. [4]

According to Mundfish, the narrative will explore more diverse geopolitical regions and involve more morally complex themes, including the ethics of artificial intelligence and control. [5]

Development

Plans for a sequel to Atomic Heart were in place as early as 2021, two years before its release. [6] At that time, developers at Mundfish had indicated their interest in expanding the franchise. In June 2023, the studio head confirmed that development on a sequel had begun. [7] [8]

Atomic Heart 2 was formally announced on June 8, 2025, during the Summer Game Fest. Along with the sequel, Mundfish also revealed The Cube, a standalone multiplayer role-playing shooter set in the same universe. [9]

Release

The game is expected to launch on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. [1]

Reception

Initial coverage from media outlets such as IGN, PC Gamer, and GameSpot highlighted the game's ambitious scale and visual style. While some previews compared it to a blend of genres ranging from BioShock to open world role-playing games, others noted its blend of Soviet aesthetics and speculative fiction themes. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 Valentine, Rebekah (June 7, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2 Announced at Summer Game Fest". IGN . Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  2. "Atomic Heart 2 – Official Website". Mundfish.com. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Wagner, Justin (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2 is coming and it looks like an open-world genre mashup". PC Gamer . Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  4. Gurwin, Gabe (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart Expands to a Franchise With Full Sequel And MMO Spin-Off". GameSpot . Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  5. "Mundfish Studio CEO Talks Forming the Atomic Universe with Atomic Heart 2 and the Cube". GameRant . Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  6. "Mundfish: "Atomic Heart 2 — быть"". dtf.ru (in Russian). 2021-08-19. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25.
  7. "Глава Mundfish подтвердил разработку Atomic Heart 2". Kanobu.ru (in Russian). 2023-06-05. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  8. "Глава студии Mundfish официально анонсировал Atomic Heart 2". dtf.ru (in Russian). 2023-06-05. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  9. Croft, Liam (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2, The Cube Spin-Off Announced by Mundfish". Push Square . Retrieved June 7, 2025.