Summary
- Atomfall features British-themed Easter eggs, including references to Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, and Mr. Bean's iconic Mini.
- The game, inspired by Fallout, is set in post-apocalyptic Northern England, challenging players to survive using crafting and combat skills.
- Rebellion developed Atomfall, drawing inspiration from 1950s and 1960s British pulp fiction, and fans can expect more clever nods in the game.
Atomfall players have spotted references to well-known characters in British media, including Judge Dredd, who debuted in the comic 2000 AD. Rebellion, best known for its AAA third-person shooter franchise Sniper Elite, is the studio behind this sci-fi survival-action title. The company is one of the largest game studios in the United Kingdom, which explains why Atomfall fans have encountered numerous British-flavored Easter eggs.
In terms of story and gameplay, Atomfall belongs to the category of Fallout-inspired games, set in a post-apocalyptic Northern England inhabited by strange creatures and rogue robots. Players must navigate the harsh biomes of this brutal environment and try to survive by employing their crafting and combat skills. A few aspects of the game that have already attracted attention are the alternative endings and the attention to detail, which make the British universe of the game more immersive.
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Several players have shared their Easter egg discoveries on Atomfall’s subreddit, each referencing iconic characters from British fiction. One of the most notable findings is Judge Dredd’s helmet, which pays homage to one of the most popular comic books in the country. Other examples of such “British” Easter eggs include Mr. Bean’s yellow Mini, with his distinctive couch on top, and Doctor Who’s TARDIS. There is also a bathtub containing three dead bodies with unique hats, which players interpret as a subtle reference to Last of the Summer Wine, a beloved British sitcom that aired on the BBC from 1973 to 2010.
Atomfall Players Have Found References to Judge Dredd, Mr. Bean, and Doctor Who
In an interview with The Best War Games’s Dan Amoroso, Ben Fisher, the head of design at Rebellion, explained that Britain’s 1950s and 1960s pulp fiction had significantly inspired Atomfall’s world-building. He also mentioned that players can expect to feel the influence of sci-fi from this era, such as Doctor Who, Triffids, and The Quatermass Experiment. And these remarks should excite fans about the potential for discovering even more clever nods and references throughout the perilous quarantine zone.
Without all these newly discovered Easter eggs, Atomfall could still be considered one of the best games set in the United Kingdom. However, these small touches by the developers have undeniably made exploration more rewarding. Fans interested in Easter eggs should definitely keep an eye on the game’s subreddit, as more are expected to be discovered in the coming days as players explore the map.
Atomfall
- Released
- March 27, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Language, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Rebellion Developments
- Publisher(s)
- Rebellion Developments
- Number of Players
- 1
WHERE TO PLAY
A survival-action game inspired by real-life events, Atomfall is set five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster in Northern England.
Explore the fictional quarantine zone, scavenge, craft, barter, fight and talk your way through a British countryside setting filled with bizarre characters, mysticism, cults, and rogue government agencies.
From Rebellion, the studio behind Sniper Elite and Zombie Army, Atomfall will challenge you to solve the dark mystery of what really happened.
Player Driven Mystery: Unravel a tapestry of interwoven narratives through exploration, conversation, investigation, and combat, where every choice you make has consequences.
Explore this Green and Unpleasant Land: The picturesque British countryside, with rolling green hills, lush valleys, and rural villages belie the dangers that await you.
Search, Scavage, Survive: You’ll need to scavenge for supplies, craft weapons and items, and fight desperately to make it out alive!
Desperate Combat: With weapons and ammunition scarce, each frenetic engagement will see you blend marksmanship with vicious hand-to-hand combat. Manage your heart rate to hold a steady aim and ensure you have the energy you need to reach for your cricket bat and land the killer blow.
Green and Unpleasant Land: The picturesque British countryside, with rolling green hills, lush valleys, and rural villages belie the dangers that await you. Navigate cult-controlled ruins, natural caves, nuclear bunkers and more as you explore this dense, foreboding world.
Reimagining Windscale: A fictional reimagining of a real-world event, Atomfall draws from science fiction, folk horror, and Cold War influences to create a world that is eerily familiar yet completely alien.
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- March 27, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- March 27, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- March 27, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
