Discover the Secrets of Atomic Heart’s Underwater Neptune Complex DLC!

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The upcoming DLC for Atomic Heart will delve deeper into the game’s world, giving players a chance to explore the submerged Neptune Complex. Intriguingly, the Bioshock-inspired elements of Atomic Heart will find their culmination as Mundfish creates a counterpart to Rapture – a city of their own design.

As a dedicated fan, I’ve been intrigued by the allusions to Neptune Complex in Atomic Heart’s narrative, a place yet unexplored in the main game. The underwater metropolis seems to echo the enigmatic Rapture from BioShock, as suggested by in-game dialogues labeling it “A rapture!” and lore hinting at another submerged city close to Iceland – a location remarkably similar to where Rapture lies within the BioShock universe. Eagerly awaiting more details about Neptune’s transformation into a playable area in Atomic Heart’s upcoming third DLC, I had the opportunity to chat with game director Robert Bagratuni to gain some insights.

How Mundfish Is Making The Neptune Complex A Reality In Atomic Heart’s DLC 3

The Scope Of Neptune

Bagratuni delved into the intricacies of the third downloadable content (DLC) for Atomic Heart, a significant portion of which will focus on the Neptune Complex and its surrounding underwater region. He shared that the DLC is estimated to take players around 5-6 hours to finish, and it promises an exciting new underwater location, along with new weapons, glove abilities, and even a novel movement ability. Notably, this expansion also includes its own narrative, fresh characters, and character development between familiar faces. He further discussed the functionality of the Neptune Complex and the design principles behind it.

Exploring the deep sea is often filled with apprehension, and rightly so. It’s a vast, uncharted realm that challenges our understanding of life as we know it. This mysterious domain is governed by aquatic creatures, some of which can appear terrifying in our imaginations. To give an example without giving too much away, players will encounter an underwater segment where they must navigate and act ‘under the pressure.’ Our goal was to develop a convincing environment that plunges you into the depths, where the unknown lurks, ready to strike while you are limited in your movements and capabilities.

In its current state, Atomic Heart includes some swimming mechanics, mainly through polymer traversal segments. But with the Enchantment Under the Sea DLC, it appears they’re taking this aspect much deeper than the original game, introducing more aquatic features and mechanics to Atomic Heart. This will be a key differentiator when it comes to setting DLC 3 apart, not just from other DLCs, but also from the lab areas found in the base game.

Enchantment Under The Sea’s New Enemies And Characters

Besides discussing details about it, Bagratuni delved into additional discoveries within the Neptune Complex of Atomic Heart, such as the MOR-4Y robot. This latest adversary, as Bagratuni points out, is far more formidable than many of P-3’s past opponents.

As a thrilled admirer, let me share one captivating instance: the MOR-4Y, a colossal, formidable underwater robot. In our tantalizing previews and sneak peeks, MOR-4Y is portrayed as a relentless hunter, capable of annihilating even those robots that previously posed significant challenges to the player. Just like Qui-Gon Jinn wisely said, “There’s always a bigger fish,” players will find themselves immersed in this reality, battling adversaries on an unprecedented scale.

Absolutely, these details align perfectly with the narrative of Atomic Heart’s upcoming Enchantment Under the Sea DLC. This expansion is made possible by the addition of new characters, one of whom is Nikolai, a roboticist who will be brought to life vocally by renowned science YouTuber Kyle Hill. Intriguingly, Mundfish felt an uncontrollable urge to collaborate with Hill, leading to the creation of a character embodying his voice and likeness. Players can look forward to witnessing how this character fits into the game world once they explore this exciting new DLC expansion.

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2025-01-28 20:04