Actor Jensen Ackles showcased the "Atomic Way" in a new trailer for indie developer Mundfish's hotly anticipated first-person shooter Atomic Heart.
With the nearing release date for Atomic Heart less than a week away, publisher Focus Entertainment commemorated the game's years-long development with a special trailer, which featured Ackles in the role of the title's protagonist, Major Nechaev. The trailer showcases the Supernatural alum shredding through several targets using a variety of weapons, including the signature polymer glove -- a special tool that grants its wielder access to a variety of special abilities.
The description for the trailer reads, "The release of Atomic Heart, the hotly anticipated action RPG set in the mad utopia of a fictional 1955 USSR, is finally within sight! We would like to celebrate the final stage of the countdown with a new video starring The Boys and Supernatural star Jensen Ackles. Join him in bringing your A-game for the most Atomic release of 2023!"
What is Atomic Heart?
Atomic Heart is an upcoming video game set in an alternate universe, wherein the USSR developed into a post-scarcity utopian society, with most of the population's demands readily met by an army of robotic servants. The narrative reportedly takes place in the Soviet advanced research base, Facility 3826, and follows the perspective of the mentally unstable military officer, Major Sergei "P-3" Nechaev. Under the orders of the renowned Soviet scientist Dmitry Sechenov, Major Nechaev arrives at Facility 3826 to investigate why its AI workers have suddenly begun attacking humans and to restore the facility's inner workings.
Previous trailers for Atomic Heart showcased several of the title's gameplay features. This included footage of the polymer glove, which granted players access to an array of special powers such as encasing enemies in ice, shooting bolts of lightning and telekinesis. Atomic Heart additionally displayed an arsenal of melee and ranged weapons, alongside modding and weapon crafting systems. Adventurous players might also be interested in the upcoming title's open world, which will include five complexes that will reportedly deliver up to 25 hours of unique content to experience.
Atomic Heart is scheduled for release on Feb. 21 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can additionally pick up the game for free on launch day.
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