Software:Atomic Heart 2
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| Developer(s) | Mundfish |
| Publisher(s) | Mundfish |
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing, first-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Atomic Heart 2 (stylized as ATOMIC HEART II) 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]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Valentine, Rebekah (June 7, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2 Announced at Summer Game Fest". https://www.ign.com/articles/atomic-heart-2-announced-at-summer-game-fest.
- ↑ "Atomic Heart 2 – Official Website". https://mundfish.com/en/projects/atomic-heart-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wagner, Justin (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2 is coming and it looks like an open-world genre mashup". https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/atomic-heart-2-is-coming-and-it-looks-like-an-open-world-genre-mashup-of-a-bunch-of-other-sci-fi-dystopias/.
- ↑ Gurwin, Gabe (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart Expands to a Franchise With Full Sequel And MMO Spin-Off". https://www.gamespot.com/articles/atomic-heart-expands-to-a-franchise-with-full-sequel-and-mmo-spin-off/1100-6532192/.
- ↑ "Mundfish Studio CEO Talks Forming the Atomic Universe with Atomic Heart 2 and the Cube". https://gamerant.com/atomic-heart-2-universe-cube-interview/.
- ↑ "Mundfish: "Atomic Heart 2 — быть"" (in ru). 2021-08-19. https://dtf.ru/games/836027-mundfish-atomic-heart-2-byt.
- ↑ "Глава Mundfish подтвердил разработку Atomic Heart 2" (in ru). 2023-06-05. https://kanobu.ru/news/glava-mundfish-podtverdil-razrabotku-atomic-heart-2-469612/.
- ↑ "Глава студии Mundfish официально анонсировал Atomic Heart 2" (in ru). 2023-06-05. https://dtf.ru/s/695867-atomic-heart/1869771-glava-studii-mundfish-oficialno-anonsiroval-atomic-heart-2.
- ↑ Croft, Liam (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2, The Cube Spin-Off Announced by Mundfish". https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/06/atomic-heart-2-the-cube-spin-off-announced-by-mundfish.
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