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  • The Grand Finale: Atomic Heart – Blood on Crystal DLC Hits Facility 3826

    The Grand Finale: Atomic Heart – Blood on Crystal DLC Hits Facility 3826

    It’s been over three years since we first stepped into the retro-futuristic, polymer-infused madness of Facility 3826, and today, the journey finally reaches its peak. Mundfish and Focus Entertainment have officially released the fourth and final expansion for Atomic Heart, titled Blood on Crystal.

    If you thought the base game was a trip, strap in—this is the longest, bloodiest, and most mind-bending chapter yet.

    The Story: A Final Stand Against CHAR-les

    Picking up right where the narrative tension left off, Blood on Crystal sees P-3, the Twin, and a cast of returning allies (including everyone’s favourite combat-ready grandmother, Granny Zina) making a desperate push to stop CHAR-les.

    The mission is simple but suicidal: venture into the most classified depths of the facility to prevent total human annihilation. The DLC finally answers the burning questions fans have been debating since 2023, providing a definitive conclusion to this chapter of the story while cleverly paving the way for the already-confirmed Atomic Heart 2 and the upcoming spin-off, The CUBE.

    New Locations to Explore:

    • The Wave Platform: A brooding, atmospheric structure that tests your verticality and combat awareness.
    • The Crystal Complex: A top-secret laboratory where the true nature of polymer—and CHAR-les’ plans—is finally revealed.

    Combat & Gameplay: Meet the Polymorphs

    Mundfish isn’t just giving us more of the same. The DLC introduces a terrifying new enemy faction: The Polymorphs.

    These aren’t your standard rogue robots. Spawned from CHAR-les’ horrific experiments, Polymorphs can shift their elemental properties on the fly. One second, you’re fighting a frost-based threat, and the next, they’ve adapted to fire. This “adapt or die” mechanic forces you to use every tool in your arsenal.

    Tools of the Trade:

    • CHANCE Modules: This new gameplay addition allows you to swap your polymer Glove abilities instantly, ensuring you aren’t caught off-guard by shifting enemy weaknesses.
    • The Ultimate Arsenal: You’ll gain access to the most powerful melee and ranged weapons in the game’s history—essential for taking down the DLC’s massive, multi-stage boss fights.

    The Ultimate Edition & Beyond

    Coinciding with this release is the Atomic Heart Ultimate Edition. If you’re late to the party, this is the definitive package, containing:

    • The full base game.
    • All four Atomic Pass DLCs (Annihilation Instinct, Limbo Ecosystem, Trapped in Limbo, and Blood on Crystal).
    • The complete digital soundtrack (now including Volume 6).
    • Exclusive weapon and glove skins.

    TechMash Verdict: Blood on Crystal is a victory lap for Mundfish. It doubles down on the game’s unique aesthetic and frantic combat while giving players the narrative closure they’ve been waiting for. It’s a bittersweet goodbye to P-3’s first outing, but a thrilling look at what’s to come.

    Atomic Heart: Blood on Crystal is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

    Are you ready to face the truth behind the polymer? Let us know your thoughts on the finale in the comments below!

    Find out more here – https://www.focus-entmt.com/en/games/atomic-heart

    #AtomicHeart #MundfishStudio #VKPlay #FocusEntertainment #4Divinity #alternatehistory #SovietUnion #fps #scifi #games #gaming #gamers

  • High-Speed Smuggling in the Clouds: Aether & Iron Hits Steam on March 31

    High-Speed Smuggling in the Clouds: Aether & Iron Hits Steam on March 31

    Buckle up, because the 1930s just got a lot more vertical. Seismic Squirrel has officially confirmed that their highly anticipated decopunk narrative RPG, Aether & Iron, is set to launch for PC and Mac via Steam on March 31, 2026.

    If you’ve ever wondered what Mass Effect would look like if it were directed by Fritz Lang and set in a floating New York City, this is the game for you.

    Welcome to the Vertical City

    Set in an alternate timeline where the discovery of anti-gravitational “aether” technology has literally lifted New York into the sky, Aether & Iron puts you in the driver’s seat—literally. You play as Gia, a down-on-her-luck smuggler trying to navigate a city defined by stunning Art Deco architecture and deep, dangerous social divides.

    This isn’t just a walking simulator, though. The game blends deep narrative choices with tactical, turn-based vehicular combat. Your car is your lifeblood, and in this world, a good getaway driver is worth their weight in gold.

    Key Features to Watch For:

    Tactical Road Wars: Engage in strategic, turn-based battles using a fleet of customizable aether-powered vehicles. Whether you prefer a glass-cannon speedster or a tanky brute with a grenade launcher, the garage is your playground.

    Choice & Consequence: With a writing team featuring veterans from Mass Effect and Far Cry, your decisions actually matter. Your actions shape the fate of the city and your standing with its warring factions.

    The Power of the Dice: Success isn’t just about your stats (Hustle, Smarts, and Brass); it’s also about the luck of the draw. The game leans into its RPG roots with dice-driven outcomes that keep every encounter tense.

    Full Voice Acting: Immerse yourself in a fully-voiced world that brings the noir atmosphere of the 1930s to life with a modern, high-tech twist.

    A New Era of Decopunk

    Visually, the game is a knockout. Inspired by 1930s detective comics, the “decopunk” aesthetic creates a world that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly alien. From the seedy underbelly of “The Hole” to the gleaming towers of the elite, every inch of this floating metropolis is dripping with style.

    “We’re thrilled to finally bring the world of Aether & Iron to players. It’s been a journey of bringing a retro-futuristic vision to life, combining the grit of noir with the tactical depth of a modern RPG.” — Seismic Squirrel Dev Team

    Ready for Launch?

    Aether & Iron will be available on March 31 for Windows and macOS. It’s also confirmed to be Steam Deck Verified, so you can take your smuggling runs on the go.

    If you can’t wait until the end of the month, there is a free 2-hour demo currently available on Steam that lets you play through the opening act and get a feel for the turn-based car combat.

    Find out more here – https://www.seismicsquirrel.com/

    #SeismicSquirrel #AetherandIron #scifi #alternatehistory #robots #gameupdate #games #gaming #gamers #platformer #gameplay #demogame #videogames #arcadegames

  • Watch the latest trailer for 83

    Watch the latest trailer for 83

    The Cold War never ended, it actually escalated into a full-out war between the East and the West. This is the 83, a classic 40v40 squad battle game where players choose between taking on the role of NATO or Warsaw Pact forces. This is your chance to rewrite history. Which way will it go? The 83 game will be launching on Steam for PC later on this year.

    To find out more about the 83 game, go to the official game website here https://83thegame.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/hVpfA

    #tacticalshooter #pcgaming #coldwar #83 #warfare #history #alternatehistory #BlueDotGames #games #gaming #gamers #newgames #soviets #americans #40v40 #battles #warfare

  • SAND the diesel-punk action on Steam in March

    SAND the diesel-punk action on Steam in March

    The dessert goes on forever in the SAND game where players take to their mechs in order to survive. The game caters for up to six players who are all trying to build a mech fortress defended by their massive steel suits of mechanical armour. As you might expect from a game that is based on alternate-history and diesel-punk world things do not always go according to plan and there are plenty of dangers just waiting for you to let your guard down. SAND will be launching on Steam Early Access on the 3rd of April.

    To find out more about the SAND game go to the official game website here https://sand-game.com/ or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/C0jr2

    #SAND #SteamEarlyAccess #Games #Gaming #tinyBuild #IndieGames #Hologryph #TowerHaus #AlternateHistory #DieselPunkWorld #VelcroGames

  • Atomfall What Really Happened At Windscale

    Atomfall What Really Happened At Windscale

    Back in the 1950s, there was an incident at the Windscale nuclear power plant in Cumbria, what many people do not realise is the true extent of the incident and the repercussions that followed. This is Atomfall it offers you the chance to find the truth behind the incident, follow the clues and search out what actually happened, although it is not going to be easy with the authorities trying to cover everything up. Atomfall will be coming out in March next year.

    Find out more about the Atomfall game here at Rebellion https://rebellion.com/ or on the official games page here https://atomfall.com

    #Atomfall #Rebellion #GameDev #XboxGamePass #Xbox #PlayStation #PC #Gaming #VideoGames #SciFi #Windscale #Games #Gamers #AlternateHistory #DiscoverTheTruth

  • Xenonauts Resist The Alien Invasion

    We may have longed for contact with our alien neighbours but what happens if they turned up and invaded the planet? Do you just sit back and accept the new reality or do you stand up to the aliens? This is the role of the resistance and if you are reading this, you are the resistance!

    Coming out in a couple of days’ time the Xenonauts 2 takes us to a time when the cold war carried on and an alien race have seized control of the planet. The only hope is the resistance and they are the last line of defence against the alien menace.

    Find out more on the Xenonauts 2 here; https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/xenonauts-2-42a236

    #Xenonauts #Aliens #AlienInvasion #TheResistance #Invasion #AlternateHistory #SciFi #Games

  • No stepping back in Hearts of Iron

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