What to Expect from Atomfall’s Wicked Isle DLC

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Summary

  • Atomfall was a big success for developer Rebellion, becoming its fastest-selling game and reaching 2 million players weeks after launch.
  • The upcoming Wicked Isle DLC will lean into Atomfall’s folk horror aspects and introduce a new region, Midsummer Island.
  • The DLC will also add new enemy factions, skills, weapons, rewards, and ending possibilities.

Rebellion Developments’ game named Atomfall shifted its focus from the ongoing third-person stealth-action Sniper Elite series, moving instead into the realm of First-Person Shooter (FPS) Survival Role-Playing Game (RPG-lite). The setting for Atomfall is an alternate 1960s timeline shaped by the disaster at the actual Windscale nuclear plant in England. This narrative diverges significantly from historical records, leading to a unique, eccentric post-apocalyptic atmosphere with a quintessentially British vibe. Players are invited to uncover the intrigue hidden within this world.

Since its debut in March of this year, the title “Atomfall” has struck a chord with viewers, quickly amassing a significant player base of 2 million within just two weeks after release, making it Rebellion’s most successful and fastest-selling project in their over 30 years in the industry. In the near future, more content will be added to “Atomfall”, as the developer has recently unveiled plans for the Wicked Isle DLC, which promises to transport fans to a new part of its world, and introduce an array of fresh items.

Everything Revealed About Atomfall’s Wicked Isle DLC Ahead of Release

All Atomfall Wicked Isle DLC Details At a Glance

  • Releasing on June 3, 2025, on all platforms that Atomfall is currently available on (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, S, and PC)
  • Included as part of the Deluxe edition of the base game and upgrade packs, available separately for $19.99, with a 10% discount for Game Pass subscribers
  • Set in a previously unknown area, Midsummer Island, with new story content, quests, and leads
  • Accessible by talking to the boat-keeper found at the Wyndham Village docks
  • Introducing new characters along with pirate bandit and infected druid factions
  • New weapons include: a Blunderbuss Shotgun, daggers, cutlass, bow, and the Beekeeper’s Staff
  • Expanded pool of skills
  • Upgraded metal detector to find more valuable caches
  • Adding more ending choices

It’s unclear whether Wicked Isle can be accessed immediately upon reaching Wyndham Village, or if players must fulfill specific tasks prior to gaining access.

Wicked Isle Promises to Build on Some of Atomfall’s Best Parts

As a gamer, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the upcoming expansion for Wicked Isle, which draws heavy inspiration from Atomfall’s folk horror genre. Unlike the post-apocalyptic landscapes of Fallout, this expansion transports us to Midsummer Island, a place shrouded in mystery. According to the official site, the expansion promises an intriguing exploration of this new region, filled with eerie landscapes and chilling encounters that true fans of Wicked Isle will surely appreciate.

In close proximity to the Windscale Atom Plant lies Midsummer, a place where contamination levels among people and nature are significantly higher than on the mainland. In this new setting, you’ll encounter various hostile factions such as pirate outlaws and druids infected by some unknown force. To aid your survival, you’ll discover innovative weapons scattered across the island, including a powerful Blunderbuss shotgun, a fresh bow, cutlass, daggers, and the Beekeeper’s Staff. Additionally, you can learn new abilities to assist you on your journey, and an enhanced metal detector will allow you to discover even more hidden loot caches.

From the trailer previews, it seems that Wicked Isle shares a resemblance to some of Atomfall’s supernatural and cultish aspects, much like those present in the Casterfall Woods map and factions. The world of Atomfall is captivating due to its abundance of hidden secrets, enemies, and rewards, all encouraging meticulous exploration and strategic preparation. Anticipation builds as players eagerly await the Wicked Isle DLC, which promises to add more enigmas, treacherous adversaries, and valuable loot as they strive to endure Midsummer Island and uncover the bizarre and possibly unsettling tales that lie in store.

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2025-06-01 06:05