Is Jensen Ackles in Atomic Heart? We have the answer

Fariha Bhatti Published 21/02/2023

Atomic Heart is finally out, and fans are already disappointed. The game itself is fine, but gamers are asking: Is Jensen Ackles in Atomic Heart? 

The FPS action role-playing has been under development for quite some time now, and regular teasers have only added to the hype. So naturally, players couldn’t wait to fight off superpowered robots who had gone rogue. Set in an alternate-history 1950s Soviet Union, Atomic Heart was indeed on the wishlist of FPS games’ fans for 2023 thanks to its unique visuals and concept.

It’s finally been released, and players love it. The only question they are curious about is: Is Jensen Ackles in Atomic Heart or was the trailer just bait? 

Is Jensen Ackles in Atomic Heart?

The simple answer is: No, Jensen Ackles is not in Atomic Heart. 

You may remember Jensen Ackles from his role as Dean Winchester in the long-running television series “Supernatural.” The actor debuted in the gaming world through an unnamed character in the Atomic Heart trailer. Don’t get ahead of yourself, though — he’s not actually a playable character in the FPS action game. 

A week before the release, Mundfish rolled out a hot new trailer featuring Jensen Ackles. It also featured a subtle comedic reference to Hogwarts Legacy. A little witch keeps trying to swing her wand but to no avail. Frustratingly, she breaks the wand into two. That’s when Jensen Ackles appears in ragged clothes and a weapon. 

The two-minute-long trailer features Jensen Ackles breaking the dummies and some random furniture as the little girl cheers him on. 

“That’s how you do it. The Atomic way,” Jensen Ackles says as the trailer wraps up. 

Those who have played the game are confused. Is Jensen Ackles in Atomic Heart, or did they miss something? Unfortunately, the popular actor is just in the trailer and won’t appear in the game. 

Atomic Heart system requirements

Here are the minimum system requirements to run Atomic Heart:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions)
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel Core i5-2500
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: 4 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon R9 380 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 DirectX: Version 12
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 90 GB available space
• Additional Notes: 30 FPS, 1920×1080 in low

Fariha Bhatti

About Fariha Bhatti

Fariha Bhatti is a long-time gaming writer who loves competitive FPS games and slots with particularly fun themes. She got her start playing classic games developed by SNK, from legendary fighting game series The King of Fighters to challenging platform franchise Metal Slug. She now spends most of her time playing Valorant and Counter-Strike 2 while working her way through new slot releases to find her next favorite. Fariha has been published at PCGamesN, TalkEsport and ONE Esports.

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