Atomic Heart takes players through a dystopian world filled with mechanic killers and mutants, and you have you survive the onslaught with the arsenal of weapons provided. While the game puts heavy emphasis on combat, there are also certain mechanics that you need to learn along the way. One of the machines that you need to figure out its use is the Scanner. In this guide, we will see how to use the scanner in Atomic Heart.
Atomic Heart – How to Use the Scanner
During the tutorial, you will get a rundown of all the mechanics you can use in the game, but using the scanner can get mind-boggling. Here we will see how to use the scanner in Atomic Heart.
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The scanner is an essential tool to scan your surroundings and oncoming enemies. The in-game tutorial will show you how to use it, but you might find that the scanner is not working or is broken. Luckily, there is nothing wrong with the scanner, but there is some problem with the way the game’s tutorial seems to relay the information. To use the scanner, double press R1/RB, and then press and hold down R1/RB after the second tap. The in-game instructions only specify holding down R1/RB + R1/RB, so it can get confusing to use it after the tutorial.
Now that you know how to use the scanner, you can use it to scan your surroundings. You will notice the objects in the room will turn a different color, and each color will symbolize what the object is. Below is a rundown of what each color means.
- White – Interactable Objects like Save Stations and such
- Purple – Helps identify objects that are essential to the story and questline
- Red – Will pinpoint enemies. If you hover the scanner over the enemy long enough, you will get a rundown of its stats, including weaknesses. Use this sparingly, as you will still be open to attacks.
- Blue – Indicates loot boxes and other consumable items
That’s all there is to know about using the scanner in Atomic Heart. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well.