Replayability Options

Discover how to maximize your Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct experience with our guide to replayability options, including achievements, collectibles, and more.

Hey there! So, you've finished the main story of Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct and are wondering what else there is to do? Or maybe you're just curious about how to get the most out of your second playthrough. You've come to the right place! This section breaks down all the ways you can keep the fun going, from hunting down every last collectible to tackling the toughest challenges.

The Annihilation Instinct DLC adds a bunch of new things to find and do, so let's dive into how you can make your return trip to this wild Soviet-era facility as rewarding as possible.

Achievements and Collectibles

If you're an achievement hunter or just love ticking off every item on a list, the DLC has you covered. Here's a rundown of some key collectibles and achievements, along with their timestamps from a helpful video guide:

• Alionka card 1 - 9:30
• John Silver's Crew - 15:15 (Achievement: Kill 3 M4D-5 robots in a row while they're hopping on one foot)
• Weird Science - 16:20 (Achievement: Get into the ORB lab)
• Time in a Bottle - 28:31 (Achievement: Kill 3 enemies while using technostasis)
• Chirper - 45:28
• Klusha handle - 48:26
• chirper - 48:40
• Divide et Impera - 52:44 (Achievement: Separate several combined BEA-Ds with one shot from the Secateur)
• Secateur - energy supercharger - 1:06:55
• Alionka card 2 - 1:24:53
• Secateur magazine - 1:27:50
• Klusha blade - 1:32:56
• Secateur - energy supercharger - 1:35:06
• chirper - 1:46:15
• Alionka card 3 - 1:54:25
• Alionka card 4 - 2:02:34
• Red October - 2:07:15 (Achievement: Destroy 15 enemies using the Alionka neuropolymeric launch module)
• A Girl's Best Friend - 2:11:58 (Achievement: Send all BEA-Ds to NORA's brain)
• Maximum Strength - 2:13:38 (Achievement: Upgrade the Klusha and Secateur to max)
• Lord of the Flies - 2:18:51 (Achievement: Use a Strekoza for the first time)
• Return to Utopia - 2:43:17 (Achievement: Complete the Annihilation Instinct DLC)

Pro Tip: For achievements like 'John Silver's Crew' or 'Divide et Impera,' pay close attention to the enemy types and your weapon's capabilities. Sometimes, a specific approach is key!

DLC Specifics and Tips

When diving back into the DLC, keep these points in mind:

• There are a total of 5 Alionka cards and 10 chirpers within the DLC map.
• The blueprint for the Klusha handle can be found in the swamp area, before you even reach the lab where you acquire the Secateur. You might find this before you get the expanded storage blueprint, so keep an eye out!
• For tougher difficulties like Armageddon, the Alionka cards are crucial, especially against the final boss. The first 3 cards are enough for the 'Red October' achievement, but you might want to save the remaining ones for the boss fight itself.
• Collecting chirpers is mostly optional if you've already gathered enough in the main story, but they can provide valuable information.

By focusing on these collectibles and achievements, you'll get a much deeper experience out of Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct. Happy hunting!