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Atomfall vs Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Mar 27, 2025 | Dec 7, 2023 |
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Rebellion Developments | Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Belgrade |
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Rebellion Developments | Ubisoft |
Genre(s) | |
Action-Adventure, Survival Horror, Open World, RPG | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person |
Engine | |
Asura Engine | Snowdrop Engine |
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Content Rating | |
M (Mature 17+) | Teen |
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4.4 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$59.99 | $69.99 |
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The game features light RPG mechanics. Players can level up and invest points into skills that suit their playstyle, whether it be stealth, combat, or survival. A key part of progression is scavenging for materials to craft and upgrade weapons and equipment at workbenches found throughout the world. Players must also manage resources like ammo and healing items carefully. |
Player progression involves earning Skill Points by completing quests and activities, which are spent across five skill trees: Survivor (health, stealth), Warrior (Na'vi weapon proficiency), Hunter (RDA weapon proficiency, gathering), Maker (crafting, cooking), and Rider (Ikran and Direhorse abilities). Ancestor Skills are powerful, unique abilities learned by connecting with Sarentu ancestors at specific locations. Gear (clothing, weapons) is crafted using resources gathered from Pandora's flora, fauna, and RDA tech, and can be improved with mods and designs from different Na'vi clans. Na'vi Favor with clans unlocks better gear and recipes. |
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World & Level Design | |
Atomfall features a detailed open world representing the Cumbrian quarantine zone. The map includes idyllic countryside, quaint villages with pubs and red telephone boxes, and oppressive, brutalist concrete structures built by the government after the disaster. The world is designed to contrast the mundane with the surreal and horrific. |
The Western Frontier is a vast, new continent on Pandora, divided into three primary regions: the Kinglor Forest (lush rainforests, home to the Aranahe clan), the Upper Plains (windswept grasslands, home to the nomadic Zeswa clan), and the Clouded Forest (misty, enigmatic woodlands, home to the secretive Kame'tire clan). Each region has distinct biomes, flora, fauna, and RDA facilities. The world is designed for vertical exploration, utilizing Ikran flight and Na'vi agility. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
Features seamless drop-in/drop-out two-player online cooperative play for the main story campaign and all open-world activities. Players can explore Pandora together, complete quests, attack RDA bases, and share progression. No competitive multiplayer modes. |
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Available Editions | |
The game was released with a Standard Edition and a 'Quarantine Zone' Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and the 'Folk Horror' cosmetic pack, which adds unique outfits and weapon skins inspired by classic British horror. |
Available in Standard, Gold, and Ultimate Editions. Gold Edition includes the Season Pass (two story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' and 'Secrets of the Spires'). Ultimate Edition includes the Gold Edition content plus the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items like the Sarentu Heritage cosmetic pack and Sarentu Hunter equipment pack) and a digital artbook/soundtrack. |
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N/A | A Season Pass is available, promising two major story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' (Summer 2024) and 'Secrets of the Spires' (Fall 2024). Additional cosmetic packs and potentially free updates are also expected. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Powered by the latest iteration of the Snowdrop Engine, the game delivers stunning, highly detailed visuals of Pandora. It features dense, bioluminescent environments, realistic weather systems, incredibly detailed character and creature models, and advanced lighting and particle effects. Supports ray-traced global illumination, reflections, and shadows on PC and current-gen consoles for enhanced realism. |
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N/A | Original score composed by Pinar Toprak, capturing the wonder, danger, and cultural richness of Pandora, blending orchestral themes with tribal and ethereal elements. Sound design is critical, with rich ambient sounds of Pandora's unique flora and fauna, distinct weapon effects for both Na'vi and RDA tech, and immersive environmental audio. Features Na'vi language dialogue. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
The UI is designed to be immersive, with a focus on exploration and survival. It features a minimalist HUD with health and stamina indicators, a compass, and a quest log presented in a period-appropriate style, like a government-issue file or a personal diary. |
Immersive first-person HUD with contextual information. Na'vi Senses highlight interactive objects, resources, enemy weaknesses, and trails. Menus for inventory, crafting, skills, map, and journal are intuitively designed. Minimalistic on-screen elements to enhance immersion in Pandora's world. |
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N/A | Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (full remapping), various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, aim assist, adjustable difficulty, options to reduce motion sickness (e.g., reduce camera shake), audio cues, and more. Co-pilot mode allows two controllers to act as one. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High settings at 1080p resolution, aiming for a consistent 60 FPS. (Note: No official recommended spec has been released as of July 2025, this is an extrapolation).) CPU: Extrapolated desktop CPU for a smooth 1080p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): Mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs that should deliver a solid 60 FPS at 1080p. GPU: Extrapolated desktop GPUs for high settings at 1080p, based on performance benchmarks of other modern titles. GPU (Laptop): Capable laptop GPUs for a high-quality 1080p/60 FPS experience. The RTX 4060 Laptop is a strong modern choice. RAM: 16GB of RAM is recommended, and running it in dual-channel mode will improve performance. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier to ensure fast loading and asset streaming. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. Higher VRAM (8GB+) is important. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance. Storage: SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-11600K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel Core i7-11800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700M/6800S. **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide a more consistent 60 FPS+ experience at 1080p High.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, FSR2 Quality) (Low Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H-series are preferable. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. This game is demanding; higher VRAM is beneficial. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or Intel Arc A750 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / Intel Core i5-11400H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a more comfortable minimum for 1080p Low/Medium without heavy reliance on aggressive upscaling.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low/Medium settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low to Medium settings at 1080p resolution.) CPU: This is the official minimum desktop CPU required to play the game. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for a playable experience at lower settings. GPU: The official minimum desktop GPU. A card with at least 6GB of VRAM is specified. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for a minimum playable experience. The RTX 2060 Mobile should offer comparable performance to its desktop counterpart. RAM: 16GB of RAM is the official minimum requirement, which is higher than the typical 8GB minimum for many other titles. Storage: An SSD is highly recommended for better loading times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD equivalent developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD equivalent laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB HDD/SSD (SSD Recommended) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High settings at 1440p resolution with a target of 60 FPS.) CPU: A strong modern desktop CPU is recommended to maintain a smooth 60 FPS at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are recommended for a consistent 1440p experience. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of delivering a solid 1440p/60FPS experience. A hypothetical future RTX 5060 Ti would be ideal for this tier. GPU (Laptop): A powerful laptop GPU is needed for a smooth 1440p experience. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would likely excel at this resolution. RAM: 16GB RAM should be sufficient, but 32GB is recommended for the smoothest 1440p gaming. Storage: An NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or newer developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Ti) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Enthusiast (1440p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM strongly recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can be beneficial. Storage: NVMe SSD recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 6800H/HS / Intel Core i7-12700H or better. **Modern Ryzen 9 / Core i9 H/HX series recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M/6850M XT. **An RTX 3080 Ti Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would be ideal for a consistent 1440p High experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD (NVMe Recommended) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K High Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High settings at 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS.) CPU: A high-end desktop CPU is recommended to avoid bottlenecks when gaming at 4K. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs are necessary to pair with a powerful GPU for 4K gaming. GPU: High-end desktop GPUs are required to run the game at 4K with high settings and a stable 60 FPS. A future RTX 5080 would provide a more comfortable experience. GPU (Laptop): The most powerful laptop GPUs are needed for a 4K gaming experience. Performance will be heavily dependent on the laptop's power and thermal limits. RAM: 32GB of RAM is recommended for a stable and fluid 4K experience. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended to minimize loading times at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or newer developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) / RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced) (Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced (DLSS recommended if available)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs required. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs required. Significant VRAM (12GB+) essential. RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i7-13700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX/7940HS / Intel Core i9-12900HX/13900HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even with these top-tier laptop GPUs, achieving a consistent 60 FPS at native 4K Ultra will be challenging without DLSS/FSR Frame Generation.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: While not listed as strictly mandatory in all sources, an SSD is highly recommended for faster loading times and to minimize asset streaming stutter while traversing the open world. At least 60 GB of free space is required. Type: SSD | Spec: 90 GB available space (SSD Required). Note: An NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 is fully supported and recommended for newer hardware. | Spec: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12, which the game's Asura Engine utilizes for rendering. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. |
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