Atomic Heart Video Details Alternate History, Setting, and Story

Learn more about Facility 3826, which has seen its robots turn against their creators, and Major Sergey Nechaev's quest to stop them.

Mundfish’s Atomic Heart has been receiving new details and gameplay footage courtesy of IGN First. Its latest video sheds some light on the setting, an alternate history Soviet Union that saw a robotic boom. Of course, things quickly turned nightmarish after an initiative to link human thoughts with the robots.

The robots have turned against their creators, and as Major Sergey Nechaev, aka P-3, the player must explore Facility 3826 and stop the cause. There are several different districts to explore, from futuristic laboratories to rural villages and theaters. While initially giving the impression of a futuristic utopia, the location becomes more sinister as P-3 ventures deeper.

Atomic Heart launches on February 21st, 2023, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. For even more gameplay, check out this boss fight with Hedgie, a fast-moving spherical robot. You can also check out the various abilities, melee weapons and abilities available here.