Atlas Fallen - Deck13's new action RPG (Reign of Sands free major update out now)

[toro]

 

[cyborgboy95]

Atlas Fallen - Weapons

Hey everyone!

Get to know more about the weapons of Atlas Fallen!

Dunecleaver, Sandwhip or Knuckledust, each weapon has its strengths and weaknesses. Which one will you chose to defeat the Sun God?

 

[cyborgboy95]

Get ready to fight in Atlas Fallen with the Combat Trailer!
Hello everyone!

Today, the dangerously gripping Combat Trailer for Atlas Fallen is unleashed! Go deep-dive into the exhilarating, dangerous world of Atlas and discover how to save mankind from the threat of the Sun God. Atlas Fallen releases August 10 on PC, and pre-orders are available now.

Rise as the ultimate champion and shape your playstyle

In a devastated, sand-covered world, seize the divine power of a mysterious Gauntlet and wield heroic abilities to defeat a tyrannic, almighty god. Tame the sands to shape them into three powerful weapons and move through the air with incredible speed and agility. Pick an implacable duo of weapons to go into battle and use the deadliest combos in a seamless flow between them. Watch your weapon grow larger as you build Momentum to unleash the full, irrepressible power of the Gauntlet.

The 151 Essence Stones that can be found in the world of Atlas grant you a wide range of extra effects and abilities. Whether you prefer to play aggressively or prefer to use shields, debuffs and healing, combine Essence Stones how you like to create your own approach to combat.
These tools allow you to take on intense fights against a wide bestiary of Wraiths. Adapt and play wisely against each opponent. Extend the combat possibilities even further as a friend joins you thanks to the game’s online 2-player coop mode. You can play the full story campaign together, finding the most incredible synergies to defeat your enemies with ever more impressive style.

The Limited Edition is available for pre-order

Pre-orders are now open for Atlas Fallen – Limited Edition[link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com], which includes:

● The game on the platform of your choice (Physical copies for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X; Steam Code for PC)
● The game's official Steelbook®
● A metal poster
● The Ruin Rising Pack DLC

Don’t miss this special edition before it runs out!

Rise from the dust when Atlas Fallen launches on August 10 on PC, pre-orders are now open on Steam and grant a special DLC bonus: the Ruin Rising Pack, with exclusive cosmetic items and combat abilities. Register your Focus Entertainment account[store.focus-entmt.com] for exclusive news and benefits!

 

[cpmartins]

is Surge 2 better than the first one? I really liked Surge but never got to play the sequel.

 

[HoboForEternity]

is Surge 2 better than the first one? I really liked Surge but never got to play the sequel.

Much better gameplay but worse aesthethics and performance. I love the surge 1's factory backdrop and every weapons and armor feels like repurposed industrial tools. The same with most of the enemies.

Surge 2 lean toward the coolness factor too much, and sometimes even feel a bit anime-y.

Surge 2 had some annoying frame dips that ultimately never really get fixed in a meaningful way.

But the gameplay are amazing, and directional parry is something that no other devs has implemented yet, and it was very well executed in the surge 2. Shouldn't skip it imo.

 

[J1M]

Atlas Fallen - Weapons

Hey everyone!

Get to know more about the weapons of Atlas Fallen!

Dunecleaver, Sandwhip or Knuckledust, each weapon has its strengths and weaknesses. Which one will you chose to defeat the Sun God?

This type of marketing is so counterproductive. It makes victory sound assured, meaning the only interactivity the player has control over is a cosmetic choice.

 

[Lord_Potato]

Isn't Baldur's Gate coming out like a week earlier? I know it's a different kind of RPG, but still they're risking a lot by not moving the premiere to other month. Best not September though - when Starfield drops. Perhaps October or November? Could do some additional polish too.

 

[J1M]

Isn't Baldur's Gate coming out like a week earlier? I know it's a different kind of RPG, but still they're risking a lot by not moving the premiere to other month. Best not September though - when Starfield drops. Perhaps October or November? Could do some additional polish too.

Isn't this just a tech demo to sell the unreal engine? Doubt they expect many sales at all.

 

[cyborgboy95]

Don’t miss the last trailer of Atlas Fallen before its release!
Hey everyone!

The release of Atlas Fallen is imminent, we can’t wait to see you glide across the sands of this shattered world! We cooked a special trailer for the occasion for you to discover new gameplay footage and a jaw-dropping vision of your fast-approaching journey in Atlas Fallen!

Coming to Steam on August 10, the Standard and Limited editions are available for pre-order.

I don’t like sand… I love it, duh!

In a devastated, sand-covered world, seize the divine power of a mysterious Gauntlet and wield heroic abilities to defeat a tyrannic, almighty god. Tame the sands to shape them into a shape-shifting weapon and watch it grow larger as you build Momentum to unleash the full, irrepressible power of the Gauntlet.

The 151 Essence Stones that can be found in the world of Atlas grant you a wide range of extra effects and abilities. Whether you prefer to play aggressively or prefer to use shields, debuffs and healing, combine Essence Stones how you like to create your own approach to combat.
screenshot

Propel yourself in the air and glide across the dunes thanks to your sand-infused powers and experience incredible speed, verticality, and high mobility. An ecstatic feel as you explore the vast and timeless land of Atlas and fight its terrifying beasts.

Atlas Fallen is not merely a fascinating world filled with mysteries and a variety of enemies to defeat through breathtaking action supported by a deep progression and customization system… Atlas Fallen is more than that… an overwhelming truth revealed in the “Lord of the Sands” trailer.

The Limited Edition is available for pre-order

Pre-orders are now open for Atlas Fallen – Limited Edition, which includes:

• The game on the platform of your choice (Physical copies for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X; Steam Code for PC)
• The game's official SteelBook®
• A metal poster
• The Ruin Rising Pack DLC

Don’t miss this special edition before it runs out!

Surf the sands of Atlas Fallen when it launches on August 10 on Steam. Pre-orders for all platforms[store.focus-entmt.com] are live and grant a special DLC bonus: the Ruin Rising Pack, with exclusive cosmetic items and combat abilities. Register a Focus Entertainment account[store.focus-entmt.com] to get exclusive news and benefits for Atlas Fallen and the whole Focus catalog.

 

[Lyric Suite]

Everything about the way this game looks just rubs me the wrong way.

 

[Baron Dupek]

there was a review
https://pixelcritics.com/atlas-fallen/test/
aaand it's gone

25-30h and 7.7/10

GOOD

Interesting story
Cool combat combo flow
Solid synchronization
Enemies with different hit zones
Crunchy, challenging level of difficulty that never gets unfair
Pretty world to explore
Numerous skills to find and combine
No overly stretched open-world playtime


BAD
Another nameless hero
Somewhat empty world
Simply side quests
Hit feedback or block timing looks oddly wrong
Easy / clumsy dialogues
Only 3 weapons
Nyaal talks too much

 

[Baron Dupek]

it's out
...

Spoiler

Probably sent to die in the shadow of Baldur's Gate 3.

Godfall

Babylon’s Fall

Redfall

Atlas Fallen?

The streak continues!!

"only" 35 GB

 

[Moink]

Bit silly releasing a game like this between BG3 and Starfield/Cyberpunk DLC.
IGN review:
https://www.ign.com/articles/atlas-fallen-review

Spoiler

Random youtube reviews:



Seems like it's "meh".

 

[Tavar]

74 on metacritic right now with Gamestar leading the pack (which is unsurprising given that they hype every German game). 4Players.de only gave a 55, though. I don't see this succeeding and I think it would have been much smarter to ship before BG3's release.

 

[Modron]

I'd be sweating bullets if I was a flintlock developer after this and Forspoken.

 

[Moink]

Flicking through Steam reviews (currently 40% positive) and most people seem to be claiming it's very similar to Forspoken but with worse writing, I feel that's a tad bit hyperbolic but I haven't played the game so they might be right, who knows.

 

[Modron]

Flicking through Steam reviews (currently 40% positive) and most people seem to be claiming it's very similar to Forspoken but with worse writing

That's impressive.

 

[Tavar]

Surprisingly, this doesn't have Denuvo. It is cracked already, so anyone brave enough can take a look.

 

[Infinitron]

https://af.gog.com/en/game/atlas_fallen?as=1649904300

 

[Tavar]

So, I found a copy of this while sailing the high seas and played it for an hour so you don't have to. It's really bad. The engine is semi-broken with lot's of pop-ins and low quality textures. Combat is very confusing as it is impossible to keep track of multiple enemies. Also, your weapons lack impact until you build up enough focus by hitting enemies. However, not only do you lose focus when getting hit, you also take more damage on higher focus levels which is completely retarded as you get punished for playing well. You get bombarded with boring cut scenes and dialogues which drive an uninteresting plot. And of course you have a semi open world complete with crafting.

It is impressive how bland the finished product and it how little interest it created. This is not even worth pirating.

 

[fantadomat]

I am playing this,now. Outside the negros,the game is pretty good.

 

[ADL]

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Since launch, we've worked tirelessly to improve and expand your experience, and
today, we have exciting news to share about the future of the game.
First and foremost, we want to thank you! Your passion fuels our dedication, and we wouldn’t be here presenting what’s next for Atlas Fallen without your ongoing support and feedback.

We've closely examined your comments, delved into tons of videos and reviews to refine our vision. Since its release, Atlas Fallen has been all about fast-paced gameplay, enriched with super-powered combat moves in a unique fantasy world that players discover through cool traversal abilities.

We’re proud of what we’ve delivered and we now know where to unlock even more untapped potential!

Since launch, we've already released several patches and quality-of-life improvements to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable, but now is the time to announce something bigger.

Enter Reign of Sand, our next
upcoming major update that will vastly improve your experience.
We've worked hard to bring you
new quests, new gameplay features, new enemies and an overhaul of your initial hours in our sun-drenched world
. Most importantly, the Reign of Sand update will be completely free for everyone, whether you already own the game or not. Be ready for its release August 6, on PS5, Xbox Series X | S and PC!

Today, we're thrilled to share a sneak peek at the improvements our team is working on. New quests, new gameplay features, new essence stones, a new environment, the addition of new game plus, tweaks to the casting and writing of the main story and an overhaul of your initial hours in our sun-drenched world.

All of it delivered
in August in the Reign of Sand free update!


New Game+

New Game+ mode brings more to enjoy beyond the main story campaign. Whether you seek more challenges or are eager to unleash your divine power. Carry over your equipment, materials, and character progression to a fresh journey on the same difficulty, with new enemies, rearranged enemy spawn, items, and weapon upgrades that help you bring an overpowered arsenal to bear. Or, challenge the full unshackled might of the Sun God in the intense experience offered by the new difficulty mode Nyaal's Nightmare.

Explore new Horizons

Along your journey, venture into the newly added
Source, an entangled, distorted divine plane where combat reaches a fever pitch.
Harness the power of the newly introduced Wraith Abilities to transform into the very creatures that stand against you and uncover the secrets of the past in an additional quest line.

Alongside your ever-evolving weapons with their boundless array of attacks and upgrades, these new abilities provide an additional layer to combat. Mastering these abilities will be crucial to stand a chance against the new mighty boss fights awaiting in Source.

New to Reign of Sand are the Corruption Breaches scattered across the open-world.
These combat encounters drastically change the rules of Atlas Fallen with various gameplay modifiers to provide unique, fun and rewarding experiences.️


Face new fierce adversaries

Countless sand wraiths roam the timeless lands of Atlas, an army of savage monsters controlled by a tyrannical god. Their threat keeps humanity at bay, forcing them to hide in a few remaining sanctuaries. The RoS update expands the ranks of foes with new mighty creatures

The Morpher presents a dual challenge, forcing you to engage in combat both in mid-air and on solid ground. The Weaver is a nasty little flying critter that you will face in New Game+. It buffs nearby wraiths by applying affliction, making these foes poisonous for the player

We can’t wait to read your feedback about our new dangerous friends!

Forge your Playstyle

With Reign of Sand, 25 Essence Stones create even
more combat opportunities.
The Healing Alliance summons a friendly Wraith companion for a short time that heals you and even prevents death at the cost of its own existence.

Beastial Claws is great for tearing through enemies with fast beat-like combos. Afflicted Overcharge belongs to a new subclass of stones that diminish your total health during combat, offset by extraordinary advantages. Alone or with a friend in co-op,
new synergies are ready to be discovered.


Find, upgrade and customize also your armor, uncover relics and material to increase your power and free humanity from the oppression of a tyrannical god.

About your game save

We have a save file transfer feature which allows to carry over your character progression (lvl, equipment, achievements). However, the world progression (i.e., quest progression) is reset to the start of your latest level reached.

Thanks again for your support since launch, and we hope you’re as excited as we are for this massive update!

Best,
The Atlas Fallen Team

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1230530/view/4167598303166465697

 

[ADL]

Out now and 50% off

Welcome back, everyone!

The free major update of Atlas Fallen Reign of Sand is now
available
! You are back in the Sand to discover new environments, enemies, difficulty mode, voice cast... and more!

Get ready to conquer the Source and its
tremendous mysteries
!
All-new Challenge area: the Source

Explore the very fabric of God’s limbo and wield new powers in various epic challenges.
During your exploration, you’ll encounter
special Rifts across the world. Interacting with these portals allows you to enterthe Source as Nyaal. In this seemingly endless desert teeming with shattered giant structures you’ll face new challenges and unearth key elements that help you better understand the past.

The Source features exciting combat centered around the new gameplay mechanic of
Wraith Abilities
. Within the limbo, you’ll unlock wraith-like powers, allowing you to master the sand like never before.

• Transform into a Shellshocker
  and unleash a devastating tornado that damages enemies and generates momentum.
• Morph into a Mawer
  to perform a forward dash, damaging opponents as you pass through them.

Combine these new abilities with swift sand surfing to overcome this menacing sand limbo. Each challenge provides rewards and uncovers previously untold story fragments related to the War of Gods.

New monsters join the cast!

New threats emerge in the world of Atlas Fallen! With Reign of Sand, we aim to offer you a refined combat experience and unique challenges to overcome. A diverse range of enemies is crucial to convey a satisfying sense of progression and ensure a consistently fresh gameplay experience. So, let’s introduce some of our new Wraith Challengers!

Morpher

The Morpher is a nimble new Wraith that challenges youboth in the air and on the ground. While airborne, this foe attacks with swift strikes focused on speed and mobility. In contrast, it resorts to powerful melee attacks when grounded.

These two distinct behaviors require you to adapt on the fly to stand a chance.

Transmuter

Prepare to face this bulky Wraith capable of devastating strikes.

It begins by unleashing powerful but slow attacks. Sounds easy to dodge, right? However, there’s a catch: each destroyed body part triggers an evolution in its combat pattern , granting new abilities that are significantly faster. This dynamic creates an evolving fight, forcing you to react strategically.

Weaver
Meet the Weaver - a small yet nasty parasitic Wraith. It performs a binding ritual to enhance its host’s power and spread the new Affliction status (available in NG+ only). Once the ritual is complete, it moves on to another host, starting the process anew. Despite its agility, the Weaver won’t attack unless provoked.

New Essence Stones

With Atlas Fallen, we’ve introduced a new way to play according to your preferences, featuring cool and unique abilities called Essence Stones. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock, find, or craft these powerful stones, each granting you impactful gameplay modifiers or super-powered abilities.

Reign of Sand update introduces 25 new Essence Stones
to further expand your combat arsenal. Let me showcase four of them :

• Let’s start with
  Momentum Phoenix
  : A new Stone that summons a
  Tailwhipper
  . This creature flies toward your target, creating burning areas on the floor, damaging enemies, and generating momentum. It’s perfect for dealing with groups of wraiths, thanks to its impressive area-of-effect capability.
• Healing Alliance
  is another new Stone that proves incredibly useful for both solo play and cooperative mode. It summons a friendly Mender, which follows and massively heals nearby damaged players for 15 seconds. Additionally, the Mender can sacrifice itself once to prevent your or your ally’s death. You’ll quickly grow fond of this little companion!
• Some newly added Essence Stones are corrupted, making you more vulnerable to damage. However, they provide strong counterparts.
  Afflicted Overcharge
  is a simple yet super-effective ability. It conjures massive shockwaves around you, crystallizing all hit foes for an extended duration, immobilizing them while reducing their defense.
• Unleash your inner wrath with
  Bestial Claws
  . This new Stone summons
  Marauder claws
  , allowing you to shred enemies with powerful slash attacks. You can even chain these attacks twice to perform combo maneuvers with increased damage.

There are many more exciting new Essence Stones to discover, and we sincerely hope you’ll enjoy them!

Corruption Breaches

In the world of Atlas, the
Watcher
is a giant floating divine structure that constantly gazes upon you, bringing forth threats and unexpected wraith ambushes during your exploration.
With
Corruption Breaches
, we introduce a
new open-world activity
—a dynamic event that offers an intense combat experience. These challenges constantly evolve, providing you with opportunities to earn special rewards.

As you venture through the game, you’ll come across special
Breaches
. Interact with it to reveal the type of challenge that awaits you. Each breach is influenced by
unique gameplay modifiers
, requiring you to adapt your playstyle to succeed. These modifiers set specific objectives and introduce buffs and debuffs to spice up the fight. For instance, you might experience a significant increase in
Momentum
gain but lose the ability to perform jumps during the challenge.

As you progress through these trials, you’ll encounter many other modifiers. These intense yet rewarding combats grant you
materials
, unique
Essence Stones
, and new
customization options
.

New Game +

With
Reign of Sand
, we aim to provide additional and meaningful ways to enjoy a new playthrough. But we’re not stopping at a simple replay!

After completing the main story campaign once, you can choose to start a new adventure in our newly-added
New Game + mode
. Carry over all the equipment, materials, currency, and character progression you’ve already accumulated and enjoy a new super-powered playthrough.

New Game + introduces an
updated enemy population
, providing surprises along the way. Stronger, unexpected foes can now be encountered in earlier levels. Be cautious, as each of your enemies can be corrupted by the
Weaver
, a new support monster that buffs nearby wraiths with
Affliction
, causing them to deal additional special damage. If you get hit by their attacks, your health will be reduced. Defeating the Weaver quickly is crucial to increasing your chance of victory.

Additionally, NG+ brings
3 new armors
and unique rewards, including new
Essence Stones
to adjust your progression to the challenge. But that’s not all—we’re introducing a new
Weapon Upgrade System
that allows you to further improve your different weapons with stronger, impactful modifiers.

New Difficulty Mode “Nyaal’s Nightmare”

Once you’ve completed the main Story Campaign, it’s up to you to increase the challenge by selecting the newly added
“Nyaal's Nightmare” difficulty
, exclusive to NG+. With an updated enemy population, this mode requires you to master all game mechanics to face even tougher foes. Alternatively, you can choose to play NG+ on the difficulty level of your choice, simply enjoying a playthrough with overpowered capacities.

Revamped First Hours and New Voice Cast

We’ve made
significant enhancements to the game’s opening hours
and universe introduction. Our focus has been on
improving pacing
, refining storytelling, enhancing cinematics, diversifying combat, overhauling VFX and SFX and addressing various specific areas to create an overall enhanced player experience.

With Reign of Sand Update, you’ll also encounter
a fresh voice cast for several characters
. This includes both male and female main playable protagonists, as well as Nyall—the entity that powers your Gauntlet. With the talented support of
Ben Starr
(known for
Final Fantasy XVI
and
Warframe
), who voices the male player character, we hope you’ll enjoy this new perspective on our sand-covered fantasy world.

About your Game Save

With all these additions and upgraded features,
we strongly recommend starting the game anew to fully experience the Reign of Sand content
—even if you can carry over your current save.

Our save file transfer feature allows you to retain your character progression (level, equipment, achievements). However, please note that world progression (i.e., quest progression) will be reset to the beginning of your latest level reached

Other Significant Changes

• Overall balancing passes for all difficulty modes ensure that all players find their preferred level of challenge.
• The enemy distribution and the encounter setup has been updated to create more variety in combat challenges.
• Overhauled lighting setup for the character creator as well as the first level of the game to enhance the visual experience.
• Improved camera lock-on in combat and the introduction of two different modes to choose from.
• Improvement on the camera used during NPC conversations to provide a more cinematic look.
• Additional functionalities for mouse/keyboard controls and updated mapping to increase usability in gameplay and comfort in menus.
• Updated player feedback for when you leave combat and clearer communication for enemies respawning.
• Upgraded UI visuals for in-game menus and gameplay elements as well as additional UI elements.
• New option to turn on enemy outlines during gameplay for more accessibility.
• General bug fixing on gameplay, visual and audio issues.

We wanted to thank you all for your patience and excitement towards this release! We've put all our heart into making sure you get the best possible gaming experience. We can't wait to read and hear about your feedback on this free update!

And don't forget :
Even in ruins, we endure. We won't let go.

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