Whereas developer Mundfish not too long ago unveiled Atomic Coronary heart 2, the studio has but to disclose too many new particulars concerning the upcoming title. In an interview with WCCFTech, founder and CEO of Mundfish, in addition to recreation director of Atomic Coronary heart and its upcoming sequel, Robert Bagratuni, has offered some hints as to what a number of the RPG mechanics of Atomic Coronary heart 2 will entail.
When requested concerning the ‘expanded RPG system’ that was introduced for Atomic Coronary heart 2, Bagratuni spoke about giving gamers deeper ability bushes, with choices for extra various development paths. He additionally spoke concerning the “residing world” of Atomic Coronary heart 2, which is able to present gamers with extra reactivity to their actions.
“Sure, we’re introducing a extra expanded RPG layer in Atomic Coronary heart 2, however we’re doing it the Mundfish manner – built-in into the world and the expertise, not layered on prime only for complexity’s sake,” stated Bagratuni. “The ‘residing world’ implies that we wish the world to really feel much less like a backdrop and extra like a responsive, evolving system. However let’s not get forward of ourselves – we are going to share extra info once we are prepared.”
“As for the RPG components – we’re aiming for deeper weapon customization, ability bushes, and development paths that permit gamers to form their playstyle way more than earlier than. Once we discuss “numerous actions,” we imply issues that reward curiosity: issues to do between the principle missions. However all the time in service of the core expertise – we’re not turning it right into a checklist-style open-world recreation. Every part nonetheless has that handcrafted, surreal tone followers count on.”
As for the sport permitting gamers to make selections that might have direct consequence, Bagratuni spoke about how Atomic Coronary heart 2 will permit gamers to “affect how sure occasions or missions unfold”. Nevertheless, when it got here to offering extra particulars, he wished to take care of some surprises for when the sport comes out.
“With out giving an excessive amount of away, we are able to say that Atomic Coronary heart 2 will provide gamers extra company than earlier than,” stated Bagratuni. “Decisions do matter, and your actions can affect how sure occasions or missions unfold. As for companions… that’s a tough one to reply with out spoilers. Let’s simply say: you received’t be fully alone.”
Atomic Coronary heart 2 was unveiled earlier this month. Very similar to its predecessor, the upcoming title will as soon as once more be a first-person shooter. Whereas no launch window has been confirmed as of but, Mundfish has confirmed that Atomic Coronary heart 2 will probably be coming to PC and consoles.
The sequel is being developed utilizing Unreal Engine 5, and the studio has beforehand described it as being extra of a religious successor to Atomic Coronary heart. The title may also function Agent P-3 – Main Sergey Nechayev. Nevertheless, what his presence means when it comes to the story is but to be defined.
Together with Atomic Coronary heart 2, Mundfish has additionally unveiled an MMO shooter set in the identical universe, dubbed The Dice. The title, introduced at Summer time Video games Fest 2025, has a narrative that revolves round a mysterious floating construction referred to as the dice. Whereas not too many particulars have been confirmed up to now, gamers will apparently be attempting to determine the mysteries behind this big dice.
