Atlas Fallen
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| Developer(s) | Deck13 Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Focus Entertainment |
| Director(s) | Jan Klose |
| Designer(s) | Jérémy Hartvick |
| Engine | Fledge |
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| Release | August 10, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Atlas Fallen is an upcoming action role-playing video game developed by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. The game is set to be released for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S in August 2023.
Gameplay
Atlas Fallen is a third-person action role-playing video game. At the beginning of the game, players can create and customize their own player avatar. The player is equipped with an ancient gauntlet that allows them to manipulate sand. With the gauntlet, players can shape the sand around them into weapons. Players can use three different weapons, though they can only carry two at any given time.[1] Unlike Deck13's previous games, Atlas Fallen is a more traditional action game. Players are required to dodge, counter and block incoming attacks, as well as quickly switching between land and air combat.[2] As players attack enemies, they will gain Momentum. At certain momentum threshold, the weapon the player is currently wielding will transform, and they can unleash a special skill or ability that deals devastating damage to their opponents.[3]
The game features multiple open regions for players to explore, and players can meet different non-playable characters and complete various side quests and activities.[4] Movement is an essential part of the game's exploration and transversal. With the gauntlet, players can glide through the game's desert landscape. The gauntlet also allows players to perform feats such as air dashing. Players can also raise buried objects, allowing players to discover hidden areas and open up new paths. As the player progresses in the game, they will find "Shards" and "Catalyst Pieces", which further upgrade the gauntlet's combat capabilities.[1] The game also includes a two-player cooperative multiplayer mode.
Development
Atlas Fallen is currently being developed by Deck13 Interactive using their in-house engine "Fledge". According to design director Jérémy Hartvick, the game is not a "Soulslike" like the studio's previous games, Lords of the Fallen and The Surge. Instead, its combat system emphasizes speed and fluidity, and that the game's overall design was inspired by games such as God of War (2018) and the Horizon series. Nonetheless, staples from The Surge games, such as a body targeting system were also incorporated into Atlas Fallen. The game also offers three difficulty modes, with the hard mode designed for veteran players of Soulslike games.[5]
Atlas Fallen was officially announced by Deck13 and publisher Focus Entertainment at Gamescom in August 2022.[6] While initially set to be released in May, the game was delayed to August 10, 2023, for Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S to allow additional development time for the team to further polish the game and include a full German voice-over at launch.[7] Players who preorder the game will gain access to "Ruin Rising Pack", which introduces various cosmetic items and essence stones into the game.[8]
References
- ^ a b Hammer, Sven; Grimaldi, Lila (March 15, 2023). "How Atlas Fallen elevates sand play with superpowered combat and exploration". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Adam (March 15, 2023). "Atlas Fallen hands-on: substance, style and a solid fantasy romp". GamesRadar. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Moss, Gabriel (March 21, 2023). "Atlas Fallen Preview: Surf the Sands". IGN. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Thorn, Ed (August 25, 2022). "Atlas Fallen's action RPG combat looks truly delicious in motion". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ Peppiatt, Dom (August 24, 2022). "Atlas Fallen is not a Souls-like, compares itself more to God of War or Horizon: Forbidden West". VG 247. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (August 23, 2022). "New fantasy action-RPG Atlas Fallen looks like Dune meets Destiny". Polygon. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ LeBlanc, Wesley (March 29, 2023). "Atlas Fallen Delayed To August". Game Informer. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ T. Wright, Steven (March 1, 2023). "The Surge Dev's Action-RPG Atlas Fallen Gets May Release Date". GameSpot. Retrieved April 1, 2023.