Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Deck13 have announced a major update for Atlas Fallen dubbed “Reign of Sand”, effectively overhauling the game.

The new Atlas Fallen update is launching on August 6th for all platforms and will add an entirely new area with new enemies and quests, as well as tweaks to the original game like new character progression, a revamped game intro, new voiceovers and dialogue, and more.

Atlas Fallen has been available across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Here’s a rundown on the new update, plus a new trailer:

A Completely Free Overhaul of Atlas Fallen

Deck13’s commitment to Atlas Fallen shines through with Reign of Sand, delivering a comprehensive free update that brings an overhaul to a number of gameplay mechanics and core game features along with various pacing and quality of life improvement. Available to all players on PC and consoles, this update is a direct result of the community’s valuable feedback.

New Horizons and Challenges Awaits

An expanded world, new enemies, revamped progression, new quests… The world of Atlas Fallen is enriched by this major, entirely free update! Enjoy new voice acting with the talented Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Warframe), a reworked campaign and face even more formidable creatures armed with 25 new Essence Stones. Persevere in your adventure with the long-awaited “New Game +” and challenge the gods with the new Nyaal’s Nightmare difficulty mode. Many more surprises and improvements await you in this content-rich new version!

Carry your Save or Start Anew

Starting August 6, Atlas Fallen evolves into Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand. As a replacement of the base game, this major, completely free overhaul will be available as an update across all platforms, ensuring that every player, whether they are current, returning or newcomers, can dive into the enhanced version of the game. While you’ll be able to carry over the progress you made on your old character like the equipment and the loadout to Reign of Sand, to fully immerse in the breadth of new features and improvements, starting a new playthrough is highly recommended for the optimal experience.