Atomic Heart – Enchantment Under The Sea continues the journey of this ambitious first-person shooter, which drew inspiration from BioShock while carving out its own unique identity. In many ways, this expansion brings out the best in the game’s world and delivers a satisfying conclusion to its story. It’s no coincidence that the DLC’s name feels like a nod to its BioShock aspirations, and it lives up to that legacy in more ways than one.
This is easily one of the strongest pieces of DLC released for Atomic Heart so far. While the base game started strong, it stumbled with a story that faltered near the end and gameplay that felt repetitive over time. Still, it had a lot going for it—stunning visuals, a fascinating world, and deep lore to explore. The post-launch season pass has steadily built on these strengths, with each episode adding fresh story content and expanding the game’s universe.
Enchantment Under The Sea takes players back to Facility 3826, blending new areas with familiar locations while pushing the story forward. Alongside the new environments, the DLC introduces fresh skills and weapons. My personal favorite is the Thunderclap, a power hammer that lets you smash enemies with electrifying force—complete with cool visual effects that make it feel like you’re wielding pure lightning. The new boss fights, while not quite reaching the heights of the main game’s best encounters, are a step up from previous expansions.
What really shines here, though, is the world of Atomic Heart itself. The mix of advanced, humanoid robots and retro-futuristic sci-fi has always been a highlight, and this expansion amplifies that aesthetic beautifully. If you’ve enjoyed the game’s unique vibe so far, this DLC is a must-play—it’s a fitting finale that leaves a lasting impression.
This expansion also does a great job of cutting back on the repetitive puzzles that started to feel like a drag in the base game. Instead, it focuses on the best parts—combat and story. It’s clear the developers have been listening to fan feedback, and that effort shows. After finishing this DLC, I felt more optimistic about the future of the franchise than I did after completing the base game. Even though I hadn’t played the other DLCs before jumping into this one, I didn’t feel lost thanks to a handy recap that brought me up to speed.
In terms of length, the expansion is on the shorter side, but for $9.99, it feels worth it. It took me about 4 hours to finish from start to end. When you add this to the base game and the rest of the expansion pass, there’s a solid amount of content to dive into. The new characters could have used more development, but I was still satisfied overall thanks to the engaging gameplay, fantastic soundtrack, and thrilling boss fights.
There’s still one more expansion left to release, and I’m curious to see where the developers take the story next. I’m pretty confident there will be a sequel—this franchise feels too big to end with just one game. That said, the story has grown significantly with this expansion, and just playing the base game won’t be enough if you’re a fan. My advice? Wait a little longer and grab the expansion pass once the final DLC drops. That way, you can experience the entire story in one go, which will likely be the best way to enjoy it.
Atomic Heart – Enchantment Under the Sea Game Information
- Price: $9.99
- Publisher: Focus Entertainment
- Developer: Mundfish
- Platform: PC (Reviewed)
- Disclaimer: A review code was given by the publisher
