Forget the horribly mutated creatures and supernatural entities that a lot of radioactive-themed titles have always placed front and centre (looking at you, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.). No, Chornobyl Liquidators – which has just released onto Xbox and PlayStation – is an incredibly realistic depiction of the Chornobyl disaster.
And it happens to put you right in the middle of it all…
Do the Dirty Work
Now available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, Chornobyl Liquidators was first released on PC in June of 2024, as this first-person adventure from developers Live Motion Games and Frozen Way sees you take part in some very famous events from the 1986 radioactive explosion in Ukraine.
Firstly, you’ll be tasked in putting out the huge firestorm created on the night of the tragedy, before being whisked up to the roof of Unit 3’s turbine hall to shovel away graphite (any fans of HBO’s Chernobyl TV series will remember how stressful this is!), and everything in between.
Real stories, real people, and very real decisions to be made.
You see, your actions throughout Chornobyl Liquidators will have a major impact on how the story pans out, and especially what comes of the many groups of people in the game. Do you sacrifice the needs of your family in pursuit of uncovering answers? Or do you sit back, do what you are told, and become evermore suppressed by the KGB?
Chornobyl Liquidators Key Features
- Step into the shoes of the Liquidators – eliminate the effects of radiation and experience the chaos from the perspective of heroes who have often paid the ultimate price for their sacrifice.
- Participate in various missions – from purifying contaminated areas to supporting civilian populations or collaborating with the government.
- Experience immersive gameplay mechanics – engage in firefighting, breaking down doors, and other unique interactions.
- Equip yourself with specialized gear inspired by real Liquidators’ equipment – make use of dosimeters, gas masks, flags to mark radioactive zones, and many more.
- Utilize available items to manage your essential stats – ensure your survival using Propidon medicine or everyday items like iodine, cigarettes, or chocolate.
- Make difficult moral choices – explore the consequences of your decisions and experience one of two possible game endings.
- Explore faithfully recreated areas of Chornobyl and Pripyat from 1986 – embark on a realistic journey into contaminated areas, carefully reconstructed based on numerous source materials.
- Strive to confront the high levels of radiation and work towards saving the world from contamination.
Play Today!
Chornobyl Liquidators is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC. You can pick up a copy of the game via the Xbox Store (£16.74), and make sure to keep an eye out for our full review of Chornobyl Liquidators on Xbox, coming soon!
Please note that Chornobyl Liquidators is not available on Xbox One or PS4.
Chornobyl Liquidators Game Description
Chornobyl Liquidators is not a fantastic tale of exploring the Zone. It’s a story about real people facing a real threat — the CNPP disaster. Invisible radiation, KGB, difficult moral choices… Do you have enough courage and strength to take on this challenge?
On April 26, 1986, the largest nuclear disaster in human history occurred. As a result of the explosion and destruction of reactor number 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, a massive amount of radioactive isotopes were released into the atmosphere. Squads of liquidators were sent out to combat this invisible and deadly enemy. They were not heroes, yet they were called upon to perform heroic deeds. Many of them paid with their own health, and even their lives…
