Summary

  • Atomic Heart's third DLC introduces new character Nastya and offers new abilities and weapons for players to discover.
  • "Enchantment Under the Sea" DLC will take P-3 to the Neptune Research Center, where he will encounter new enemies underwater.
  • Mundfish teased the upcoming DLC with screenshots and a gameplay trailer showcasing P-3's new glove and weapons.

Mundfish, the developer of Atomic Heart, has finally revealed more details about the upcoming third DLC, including a new character named Nastya. The first-person shooter set in an alternate history post-apocalyptic Russia released in February 2023 to mixed reviews. But for those who enjoyed Atomic Heart, it’s been exciting as the four promised DLC slowly trickle out in the years following the game’s initial launch.

So far, there have been two expansions released for the game, with the first, “Annihilation Instinct,” taking players to the days following the end of the main story. Its content centered around NORA, the artificial intelligence that normally occupies the machines used by protagonist P-3 to manage his inventory and upgrade weapons. The second Atomic Heart DLC dragged players back into Limbo, a slightly psychedelic manifestation of the melded subconscious of P-3 and his late wife, Ekaterina.

Atomic Heart's DLC Enchantment Under the Sea launching on January 28
Big New Atomic Heart DLC Coming January 28

Focus Entertainment and developer Mundfish reveal more details about Atomic Heart's new DLC, launching on January 28 for all platforms.

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Switching course from “Trapped in Limbo,” Atomic Heart’s third DLC will return to more solid ground, kind of. Releasing on January 28, 2025, “Enchantment Under the Sea” has already been teased by developer Mundfish for a few months. The studio has shared screenshots, a gameplay trailer, and now an image of a new character called Nastya, a bespectacled redhead whose expression implies that she’s more than capable of surviving in the chaotic world of Atomic Heart.

Atomic Heart DLC 3 Will Feature at Least One New Character, Nastya

From the trailer, fans learn that P-3 is again the protagonist, as a clip of his narration can be heard. Granny, or Zinaida Muravyova, makes a return in “Enchantment Under the Sea” as well. And viewers also catch a glimpse of P-3’s new glove in Atomic Heart, replacing Charles, that has previously been revealed to give him access to two new abilities: Blaze, which launches fireballs that do AOE damage, and Whip, a grappling hook that also doubles as a weapon. Additionally, Mundfish revealed that, as expected, season pass owners will get their hands on two new weapons: an electrified hammer called the Thunderclap and a double-barrel shotgun with customizable spread, the KM-4 Kuzmich.

Of course, the third Atomic Heart DLC will introduce some new enemies for players to test their new glove and weapons out on. As its name implies, “Enchantment Under the Sea” will pull P-3 underwater to the Neptune Research Center, where he will encounter foes like coral mutants and what sounds like a boss, the MOR-4Y. Players will also get to revisit locations from the main game like Chelomey and witness how things have changed now that the robots are in control.

Atomic Heart Tag Page Cover Art
4 /10

Atomic Heart
Action RPG
FPS
Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 74 /100 Critics Rec: 54%
Released
February 21, 2023
ESRB
m
Developer(s)
Mundfish
Publisher(s)
Mundfish, Focus Entertainment
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Welcome to a utopian world of wonders and perfection, in which humans live in harmony with their loyal and fervent robots.

Well, that's how it used to be. With the launch of the latest robot-control system mere days away, only a tragic accident or a global conspiracy could disrupt it…

The unstoppable course of technology along with secret experiments have brought rise to mutant creatures, terrifying machines and superpowered robots—all suddenly rebelling against their creators. Only you can stop them and find out what lies behind the idealized world.

Using the combat abilities granted by your experimental power glove, your arsenal of blades and cutting-edge weaponry, fight for your life in explosive and frenetic encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each unique opponent. Combine your skills and resources, use the environment and upgrade your equipment to overcome challenges and fight for good.

Genre(s)
Action RPG, FPS
How Long To Beat
16 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
PS Plus Availability
N/A
File Size Xbox Series
89 GB (November 2023)
OpenCritic Rating
Fair