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✅ The Complete Atomfall Lead Unlock Guide (2025 Edition)
Unlock Every Lead, Find All Hidden Content, and Experience the Full Post-Apocalyptic Mystery
Developed by Rebellion, Atomfall is a stark, atmospheric RPG that thrives on mystery and player-driven discovery. With 27 total Leads, only 9 are essential for progressing through the main story — the rest unlock rich side quests, lore, and emotional depth.
This guide breaks down every Lead, clearly labeling each as Essential or Optional, and provides exact unlock steps so you never miss a beat.
🔑 Essential Leads (Required for Main Story Progression)
These Leads are critical for advancing the plot and reaching the final chapters.
| Lead |
Unlock Method |
Location |
| The Interchange |
Obtain the Modified Keycard from the Derelict Bunker (Slatten Dale) |
Derelict Bunker, Slatten Dale |
| Atomic Batteries |
Find “Finding: A Fruitful Trade” in St. Katherine’s Church (Wyndham Village) + “Finding: Batteries and All” in Sewer Tunnels (Casterfell Woods) |
St. Katherine’s Church, Sewer Tunnels (Casterfell Woods) |
| Interchange: Wyndham Village Entrance |
Speak with Captain Sims in Wyndham Village Hall |
Wyndham Village Hall |
| Interchange: Skethermoor Entrance |
Locate “Finding: Delivery to the Interchange” at the Protocol Workshop (Skethermoor) |
Protocol Workshop, Skethermoor |
| A Signal Redirector |
Find “Finding: Torn Signal Redirector Plans” in Brinsop Manor |
Brinsop Manor |
| Oberon |
Answer the ringing phone outside the Derelict Bunker (Slatten Dale) |
Outside Derelict Bunker, Slatten Dale |
| Interchange: Slatten Dale Entrance |
Discover “Finding: Buried Secrets” at Bunker L7 (Slatten Dale) |
Bunker L7, Slatten Dale |
| Interchange: Casterfell Woods Entrance |
Find “Finding: Entrance South of Datlow Hall” |
South of Datlow Hall |
| Escape |
Speak to Dr. Holder at St. Katherine’s Church |
St. Katherine’s Church |
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t skip any Essential Leads — they often unlock new areas, shift narrative perspectives, or reveal critical truths about the Interchange and the world’s collapse.
🌿 Optional Leads (Unlock Lore, Side Quests, and Hidden Storylines)
These Leads deepen your understanding of Atomfall's world, characters, and the truth behind the apocalypse. Many unlock unique endings, emotional arcs, or final pieces of the puzzle.
| Lead |
Unlock Method |
Location |
| Interchange: Miscellaneous |
Find “Finding: Strange Noises from Below” at Site Office |
Site Office |
| Hearing Voices |
Speak with Reg Stansfield in Slate Mine Caves |
Slate Mine Caves |
| St. Katherine’s Church |
Locate “Finding: Bloodied Note” inside St. Katherine’s Church |
St. Katherine’s Church |
| The Bakery |
Obtain “Finding: To Call Him a Monster” in Wyndham Village Garage |
Wyndham Village Garage |
| Dr. Garrow |
Find “Log: Mayday” at the Helicopter Crash Site (Casterfell Woods) |
Helicopter Crash Site, Casterfell Woods |
| Casterfell Dam Data Store |
Acquire “Finding: Dam Data Store Has Been Powered Down” in Dam Data Store |
Dam Data Store |
| Mother Jago |
Visit Mother Jago at the Old Mine (Casterfell Woods) |
Old Mine, Casterfell Woods |
| Medical |
Insert an Atomic Battery into the Alpha Battery Terminal (Dam Store Alpha) |
Dam Store Alpha |
| Dr. Holder |
Find “Log: Holder Is Up to Something” and the Church Cellar Key in Medical |
Medical Wing |
| Infiltrators |
Locate “Finding: Coded Message” at the Helicopter Crash Site |
Helicopter Crash Site, Casterfell Woods |
| Convoy Five |
Speak with Molly Jowett at Trader Camp (Slatten Dale) |
Trader Camp, Slatten Dale |
| The Little Tea Room |
Obtain “Finding: Protocol’s Secrets” at the Boathouse (Wyndham Village) |
Boathouse, Wyndham Village |
| Captain Sims |
Talk to Captain Sims again in Wyndham Village (after prior conversation) |
Wyndham Village Hall |
| Grendel’s Head |
Converse with Alf Buckshaw at Wyndham Village Pub |
Wyndham Village Pub |
| Datlow Hall |
Speak with Prudence Rook at Datlow Hall |
Datlow Hall |
| Joyce Tanner |
Visit Joyce Tanner in the Remote Bunker |
Remote Bunker |
| Growth Stimulant |
Find “Finding: She Took the Stimulant into the Tunnel” along the Medical path |
Medical Path (near Casterfell Dam) |
| The Windfall Shipment |
Find “Finding: Windfall’s Discovery Dies With Me” and the Windfall Keycard at Protocol Workshop |
Protocol Workshop, Skethermoor |
🔍 Lore Tip: Several Optional Leads (like Dr. Holder, Medical, and Windfall’s Discovery) contain fragmented logs and notes that piece together the true cause of the apocalypse. Be sure to collect and cross-reference all findings.
🎯 Bonus Tips for 100% Completion
- Always check every room, cabinet, and hidden alcove — some Leads are tucked in plain sight but require searching.
- Track your findings in a notebook or in-game notes — the world of Atomfall rewards meticulous exploration.
- Don’t rush — the game is built on discovery over direction. Take time to read every note, examine every location.
- Revisit previously cleared areas — new Leads can unlock after completing others, especially in the Interchange network.
- The final ending is influenced by how many Leads you collect — completing all 27 unlocks the true epilogue.
📚 Why This Guide Matters
- No hand-holding — true to Atomfall's design philosophy, you’re meant to piece things together.
- No spoilers — all clues are presented as discoveries, not answers.
- Full completion support — whether you’re a lore hound, a completionist, or just want to survive the Interchange, this guide gets you there.
📢 Stay Updated
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Now go. The world is broken. The Leads are waiting.
Find the truth. Survive the silence.
— The Escapist | Atomfall Lead Unlock Guide, 2025
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