When does Atomfall release? Launch times & how to preload

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Atomfall is the apocalyptic survival game from Sniper Elite developers, Rebellion, taking place in the British Lake District after the area has been quarantined under mysterious circumstances. If you want a dangerous walk in the countryside, we’ve got all the details on when it launches in your region.

When it was first revealed in 2024, many fans thought that Atomfall was a Fallout clone set in the UK. However, as mentioned in our review, there’s a lot more to it than that, with a story that lets you choose your own path and brutal combat being the main focus.

After the Deluxe Edition already went live on March 24, it’s finally arriving for all players, so here are the release times.

Atomfall release times in all regions

Atomfall launches on March 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, as well as PS4 and Xbox One, in most regions. However, if you’re in Oceania, then you’ll have to wait until the early hours of March 28.

March 27

  • Los Angeles: 7 AM PDT
  • Mexico City: 8 AM CST
  • New York: 10 AM EDT
  • Sao Paulo: 11 AM BRT
  • London: 2 PM GMT
  • Paris/Berlin: 3 PM CET
  • Helsinki: 4 PM EET
  • Seoul: 11 PM KST
  • Tokyo: 11 PM JST

March 28

  • Sydney: 1 AM AEDT
  • Auckland: 3 AM NZDT

How to preload Atomfall

You can preload Atomfall right now if you’ve pre-ordered it or have an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Simply head into your library on your chosen platform and select download to begin installing, or open Game Pass and search for it in the upcoming titles.

Once the download is complete, the application will remain locked until the game officially launches.

Download file size

Despite the beautiful visuals, Atomfall has a fairly modest file size of just 27 GB on PS5 and 30 GB on Xbox Series X/S. However, the beefier PC version is around double that, clocking in at around 60 GB without accounting for any early patches.

Luckily, since preloads are available, you can install the game nice and early so you’re not waiting around on launch day.

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First thing you should do

After stepping out of the bunker for the first time in Atomfall, your priority should be to track down some weapons and equipment to help you survive. Check out our guide on where to find some early items to help speed things along.

Beyond that, the next thing you should do is try and find your way to Wydham Village by talking to Nat and Molly, who will point you in the right direction. From here, you’ll have access to a number of key vendors as well as plenty of leads to follow and progress the story.

For more, take a look at our tier list of the best weapons to use, as well as a breakdown of every ending and how to get it.