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Basic Controls & Movement — Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct Guide
Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct

Basic Controls & Movement — Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics for Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct. Master P-3's abilities and navigate the new challenges of Facility 3826.

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Basic Controls & Movement — Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct Guide

Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics for Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct. Master P-3's abilities and navigate the new challenges of Facility 3826.

The Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct DLC introduces new mechanics and expands upon the existing control scheme. This guide covers the fundamental controls and movement options available to Major P-3 as you navigate the treacherous Mendeleev Complex.

Key Controls & Movement:

ActionDefault Button/Key
Movement (Forward, Backward, Left, Right)Left Stick (Gamepad) / WASD (Keyboard)
Look / AimRight Stick (Gamepad) / Mouse (Keyboard)
JumpA (Xbox) / X (PlayStation) / Spacebar (Keyboard)
Crouch / DodgeB (Xbox) / Circle (PlayStation) / Ctrl (Keyboard)
SprintL Stick Click (Xbox) / L3 (PlayStation) / Shift (Keyboard)
Interact / UseX (Xbox) / Square (PlayStation) / E (Keyboard)
Melee AttackRT (Xbox) / R2 (PlayStation) / Left Mouse Button (Keyboard)
Primary FireLT (Xbox) / L2 (PlayStation) / Right Mouse Button (Keyboard)
Secondary Fire / AbilityLB (Xbox) / L1 (PlayStation) / Q (Keyboard)
Weapon Wheel / Select WeaponY (Xbox) / Triangle (PlayStation) / 1-4 (Keyboard)
ReloadRB (Xbox) / R1 (PlayStation) / R (Keyboard)
Use Polymer Glove Ability (e.g., Techno-Stasis)Hold LB (Xbox) / Hold L1 (PlayStation) / Hold Q (Keyboard)
Open MapView Button (Xbox) / Touchpad Button (PlayStation) / M (Keyboard)
Open Inventory / MenuMenu Button (Xbox) / Options Button (PlayStation) / Tab (Keyboard)

New Abilities in Annihilation Instinct:

  • Techno-Stasis: This new ability for the Polymer Glove allows players to manipulate time, slowing down enemies or environmental hazards. It can be activated by holding the secondary ability button.

Mastering these controls and the new Techno-Stasis ability will be crucial for survival in the new areas introduced in Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct.

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