Atomic Heart 2
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| Developer(s) | Mundfish |
| Publisher(s) | Mundfish |
| Series | Atomic Heart |
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| Release | TBA |
| 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 game developed by Mundfish. It serves as the sequel to Atomic Heart and was officially announced during the Summer Game Fest in June 2025.[1]
No official release date for Atomic Heart 2 has been announced yet.
Gameplay
[edit]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 global-scale events, compared to the more isolated environments of the original title.[2]
The game remains a first-person shooter with integrated RPG 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
[edit]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
[edit]Plans for a sequel to Atomic Heart were in place as early as 2021, two years before the original game's release.[6] At that time, developers at Mundfish had indicated their interest in expanding the franchise. In June 2023, the studio head officially 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 RPG shooter set in the same universe.[9]
Reception
[edit]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 RPGs, others noted its unique blend of Soviet aesthetics and speculative fiction themes.[3]
Release
[edit]As of June 2025[update], no official release date has been announced. The game is expected to launch on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Valentine, Rebekah (June 7, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2 Announced at Summer Game Fest". IGN. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Atomic Heart 2 – Official Website". Mundfish.com. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Gurwin, Gabe (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart Expands to a Franchise With Full Sequel And MMO Spin-Off". GameSpot. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Mundfish Studio CEO Talks Forming the Atomic Universe with Atomic Heart 2 and the Cube". GameRant. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Mundfish: "Atomic Heart 2 — быть"". dtf.ru (in Russian). 2021-08-19. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Глава Mundfish подтвердил разработку Atomic Heart 2". Kanobu.ru (in Russian). 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Глава студии Mundfish официально анонсировал Atomic Heart 2". dtf.ru (in Russian). 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Croft, Liam (June 6, 2025). "Atomic Heart 2, The Cube Spin-Off Announced by Mundfish". Push Square. Retrieved June 7, 2025.