12 Apr 2025 12:56 PM +00:00 UTC

Atomfall Makes History That Could Soon Be Forgotten

It's been announced that Atomfall, Rebellion's survival-action game which was released last month, has surpassed more than 2 million players. The news comes after it was also declared the studio's most successful launch title in its 32-year history.

During our time with Atomfall, it was clear to see that a lot of love, care, and pride went into its development, so this milestone achieved by Rebellion is very much deserved. However, I can't help but sit here and think that it won't be long until it's forgotten about ahead of what is set to be an incredibly busy yet exciting period for the gaming community.

Players are returning to Monster Hunter Wilds following its first free title update, Assassin's Creed Shadows continues to be hugely popular, and then there are the highly anticipated releases of GTA 6, Battlefield, Crimson Desert, and Nintendo's Switch 2, to name just a few examples.

When reviewing Atomfall, we concluded that while it carried potential, it ultimately failed to stand out due to a lack of in-game variety and innovation which did not succeed in maintaining our interest. Unfortunately, this will likely spell bad news for Atomfall in the long run, as 2025 will continue to be a year packed with ambitious titles and console releases that aim to elevate the gaming industry to the next level.

Although there may be hype surrounding Atomfall at the moment, its lack of captivation could well turn out to be its downfall, causing it to be lost and long-forgotten in the months ahead. Unfortunately, this will likely be the harsh reality for many games this year, not just Atomfall. If something fails to make a substantial impact, it will soon get overlooked due to the sheer amount of competition on show.

Despite it being a risky time to launch a new video game, it's scenarios like this we love to see as gaming fans. Ambition and competition pushing studios and their developers to produce something special that will have us talking for years. Sadly, I don't think this will be the case for Rebellion's latest release, but I'm glad they've seen some success before things get tasty.

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Chris Davison

Assistant Editor

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Chris joined the RealSport team in 2023 after previously reporting on his beloved Arsenal Football Club at Football.London. When he’s not writing, he can be found deep in a Career Mode save or scouting SoFIFA for his next signing.

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