Atomfall will allow you to eliminate every character you encounter.

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      Rebellion's forthcoming survival RPG, Atomfall, will have serious repercussions for players who act recklessly. In a discussion with Digital Trends, Rebellion revealed that players can eliminate every NPC they encounter. Atomfall, set in a fictional U.K. devastated by the Windscale fire, is a single-player nuclear RPG reminiscent of Fallout 4 and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Given its harsh setting, death plays a significant role in the narrative — players can opt to be merciless killers if they wish. “You can kill absolutely everyone or none at all,” said Rebellion's Head of Design, Ben Fisher, in an interview during an Atomfall preview event in London. “It’s entirely your choice. Some characters can help you escape the quarantine zone if you do tasks for them. It’s up to you to determine whom to trust.”

      I spent over an hour playing Atomfall at this preview event and confirmed that Fisher's statement was accurate. Even while engaging with an NPC who seemed crucial to the main storyline, such as the Captain of Atomfall's military faction, the option to 'takedown' appeared while I was in proximity. I used the option only once to kill a baker who was withholding information, only to later find out there was a non-violent solution to that part of the quest. Generally, NPCs respond strongly to the player's actions; some may ask you to step back before attacking, and if you heed their warning, they may not engage. Villagers will react angrily if you wave a gun and run through town. Atomfall is developing into a survival sandbox that responds to player choices, and Fisher emphasized the significance of that feeling of freedom. “There may be times when one character asks you to kill another, and by doing so, you limit your options,” said Fisher. “So yes, you can eliminate anyone. This is meant to provide you with a sense of freedom, and maybe things will spiral out of control without needing to resort to violence.” Atomfall is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on March 27 and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

      A former Gaming Staff Writer at Digital Trends, Tomas Franzese now covers and reviews the latest releases and developments in gaming...

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      Don’t forget, Xbox Game Pass recently added a surprising new title on Thursday: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. We’ll be diving into that this weekend to see if it’s worth your time.

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      Both Sniper Elite: Resistance and Citizen Sleeper 2 are coming to Game Pass before the month ends, along with various other must-play games. While the service frequently sees games come and go, it rarely adds as many significant titles at once as it has this month. January features several day-one releases, alongside an array of updates and DLC that promise to revitalize your favorite games.

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      Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders — January 21

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      Flock — January 22

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