Developed by Rebellion, *Atomfall* presents a brutally immersive post-apocalyptic RPG experience that refuses to hold players' hands. The intentionally obscure quest system becomes one of the game's greatest strengths for those willing to embrace its depth. Here's your comprehensive guide to unlocking all 27 Leads in *Atomfall* to fully experience its rich narrative.
Essential Atomfall Leads Guide
The game features 27 distinct Leads - only nine are mandatory for main story progression, while the remaining unlock worthwhile side stories and hidden quests. We've clearly marked all essential Leads below to help with your playthrough.
| Lead | Unlock Method | Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Interchange | Acquire Modified Keycard in Derelick Bunker | Essential |
| Atomic Batteries | Find "Finding: A Fruitful Trade" in St. Katherine's Church (Wyndham Village) Obtain "Finding: Batteries and All" in Sewer Tunnels (Casterfell Woods) | Essential |
| Interchange: Miscellaneous | Collect "Finding: Strange Noises from Below" at Site Office | Optional |
| Hearing Voices | Speak with Reg Stansfield in Slate Mine Caves | Optional |
| Interchange: Wyndham Village Entrance | Converse with Captain Sims in Wyndham Village Hall | Essential |
| St. Katherine's Church | Discover "Finding: Bloodied Note" in Wyndham Village church | Optional |
| The Bakery | Locate "Finding: To Call Him a Monster" in Village Garage | Optional |
| Dr. Garrow | Recover "Log: Mayday" at Helicopter Crash Site (Casterfell Woods) | Optional |
| Casterfell Dam Data Store | Find "Finding: Dam Data Store Has Been Powered Down" in Casterfell Woods | Optional |
| Mother Jago | Talk to Mother Jago at Old Mine in Casterfell Woods | Optional |
| Medical | Insert Atomic Battery into Alpha Terminal at Dam Store Alpha | Optional |
| Dr. Holder | Obtain "Log: Holder Is Up to Something" and Church Cellar Key in Medical | Optional |
| Interchange: Skethermoor Entrance | Find "Finding: Delivery to the Interchange" at Protocol Workshop in Skethermoor | Essential |
| A Signal Redirector | Discover "Finding: Torn Signal Redirector Plans" in Brinsop Manor (Skethermoor) | Essential |
| Oberon | Answer telephone outside Derelict Bunker in Slatten Dale | Essential |
| Interchange: Slatten Dale Entrance | Find "Finding: Buried Secrets" at Bunker L7 in Slatten Dale | Essential |
| Infiltrators | Locate "Finding: Coded Message" at Helicopter Crash Site (Slatten Dale) | Optional |
| Convoy Five | Speak with Molly Jowett at Slatten Dale Trader Camp | Optional |
| The Little Tea Room | Get "Finding: Protocol's Secrets" at Wyndham Village Boathouse | Optional |
| Captain Sims | Converse again with Captain Sims in Wyndham Village | Optional |
| Grendel's Head | Talk to Alf Buckshaw at Wyndham Village pub | Optional |
| Datlow Hall | Speak with Prudence Rook at Datlow Hall (Casterfell Woods) | Optional |
| Interchange: Casterfell Woods Entrance | Obtain "Finding: Entrance South of Datlow Hall" in Casterfell Woods | Essential |
| Joyce Tanner | Talk to Joyce Tanner in Remote Bunker (Casterfell Woods) | Optional |
| Growth Stimulant | Find "Finding: She Took the Stimulant into the tunnel" en route to Medical | Optional |
| Escape | Speak with Dr. Holder at St. Katherine's Church | Essential |
| The Windfall Shipment | Obtain "Finding: Windfall's Discovery Dies With Me" and Keycard at Protocol Workshop | Optional |
This completes your definitive guide to unlocking all Leads in *Atomfall*. For additional gameplay insights and strategies, continue exploring The Escapist's comprehensive coverage of this challenging RPG masterpiece.
