What to Expect from Atomic Heart’s Upcoming DLC

Forget the prom – Atomic Heart's latest DLC, "Enchantment Under the Sea," launching January 28, 2025, invites you to a different kind of underwater ball. Prepare to submerge yourself in the Neptune Research Center, a chilling underwater laboratory within Facility 3826, where the retrofuturistic aesthetic collides with the mysteries of the deep. Think BioShock's Rapture, but with a distinctly Soviet twist.

Trade your dancing shoes for polymer gloves and return as the ever-sarcastic P-3. This isn't just a sightseeing trip, comrade. The robot uprising has spread to the depths, and the Neptune Research Center is teeming with new, terrifying aquatic horrors. Explore submerged labs, revisit familiar locations from a new perspective, and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the waves.

New Threats, New Toys

"Enchantment Under the Sea" doesn't just offer a change of scenery; it packs a punch with new enemies and expanded combat options. Face off against the grotesque Coral Mutants, warped by oceanic mutations, and the MO-R4Y, a new robotic foe whose arsenal is as electrifying as its namesake.

But fear not, comrade. You'll have some new tricks up your sleeve, too:

• Thunderclap: Wield the power of Thor with this electricity-charged hammer. Perfect for delivering a shocking melee blow.

• KM-4 Kuzmich: This customizable double-barrel shotgun will make short work of anything that gets too close. Close encounters of the very deadly kind.

• The Whip: More than just a stylish accessory, this grappling hook lets you swing into action, evade attacks, and reach new areas while dishing out some stinging punishment.

• Fireball Polymer Skill: Turn up the heat with this fiery new ability. Who needs a flamethrower when you've got polymer powers?

Following the pattern of previous DLCs like "Annihilation Instinct" and "Trapped in Limbo," "Enchantment Under the Sea" offers a concentrated 3-4 hour experience for $10. A perfect bite-sized adventure for those craving more Atomic Heart. Plus, Atomic Pass holders (included in the Gold and Premium Editions) get this aquatic escapade absolutely free, along with all other DLC.

Expanding the Atomic Legacy

Atomic Heart has carved its own niche in the gaming world, and "Enchantment Under the Sea" doubles down on the game's signature blend of bizarre world-building and visceral combat. While not a sprawling epic, this DLC promises a focused, intense underwater journey that builds upon the core strengths of the base game. Ready to plunge into the depths of madness? Mark your calendars for January 28, 2025, and prepare for an unforgettable underwater adventure in the world of Atomic Heart.