Unlocking all the achievements in Atomic Heart isn’t as straightforward as it seems. From game-breaking bugs to easily missable milestones, completionists will need to navigate a few hurdles to get that 100% achievement score. In this guide, we’ll explore the known bugs affecting achievement tracking, how to work around them, and a step-by-step walkthrough for unlocking the most elusive achievements.

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The Achievement Bug: What You Need to Know

A major issue currently plaguing Atomic Heart is a bug that resets all achievement tracking to 0% when you exit the game. This affects all progressive achievements—such as scanning enemies, collecting chirpers, or acquiring weapons. If you close the game after making progress, any achievements tied to cumulative actions will not update until you exceed your previous count.

For example: If you scanned 10 enemies and exited the game, the tracker resets to 0%. Upon reloading, the next enemy you scan won’t count until you’ve scanned at least 11 enemies.

This makes it impossible to achieve 100% completion through normal gameplay. However, several workarounds exist to bypass this bug, which we’ll cover below.

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Workarounds for the Achievement Bug

1. Save Scumming

Save scumming allows you to repeatedly collect the same collectible or perform the same action to force progress on achievements.

• How it works: Save your game before collecting a chirper, scanning an enemy, or picking up a weapon. After doing the action, reload the save and repeat.
• Results: This method tricks the achievement tracker into counting the same action multiple times, allowing you to bypass the bug.

Tip: This method can also be used to max out scanning achievements for bosses—just remember to scan before dealing the final blow.

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Unobtainable Achievements (For Now)

Certain achievements are currently impossible due to the tracking bug:

• Necromancer: Talk to every dead body.
• Motherland Doesn’t Forget Its Heroes: Unlock all achievements.

Until the developers release a patch, these achievements cannot be unlocked. Stay updated by checking community forums or the game’s official patch notes.

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Missable Achievements and How to Get Them

1. Atomic Heart (Complete on Hardcore Mode)

• Method 1: Play the entire game on Armageddon (hardcore).
• Method 2: Complete the game on any difficulty, start a new game on Armageddon, and immediately load your previous save before the final boss fight.

This second method allows you to bypass the difficulty restriction while still earning the achievement.

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2. How Can I Help? (Use the Form Booth)

• Location: Near the fountain at the start of the game.
• Tip: Interact with the white form booth immediately to avoid missing this achievement.

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3. Scanner (Scan All Mob Types)

• Tip: Always scan bosses before attacking. Missing even one enemy type can void this achievement.
• Workaround: Use save scumming to repeatedly scan new enemy types.

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4. Burning Ears (Collect All Chirpers)

• Issue: Some chirpers are in inaccessible areas post-mission.
• Solution: Use save scumming to collect the same chirper multiple times.

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Weapon-Based Achievements

1. Lord of War (Collect All Weapons)

• Important: Do not dismantle the starting shotgun. It has no blueprint and cannot be reacquired.
• Fix: If you dismantled it, start a new game, rush to acquire the shotgun, and the achievement should pop.

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2. Chop Chop Chop (Kill a Bellyash with a Melee Weapon)

• Location: Theater entrance during the mission “The Show Must Go On.”
• Tip: Store all firearms beforehand and focus on dodging to avoid ranged attacks.

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Boss-Related Achievements

1. Strike (Kill Hedgie Without Firing a Shot)

• Strategy: Use electric shock to raise statues, bait Hedgie into them, and attack exposed weak spots.

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2. Murderous Beauty (Defeat the Twins)

• Note: This is missable depending on your ending choice. Always choose the option to confront the Twins when prompted by Granny Zina.

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Collectible-Related Achievements

1. Apple Pie (Collect All Apples in Limbo)

• Tip: Use save scumming to repeatedly collect the same apples.
• Warning: Exiting Limbo without collecting all apples voids the achievement.

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Conclusion: Completing the Game Despite the Bugs

While Atomic Heart’s achievement system is currently plagued by bugs, using save scumming and other workarounds can help you reach 100% completion. Keep an eye on patch updates, and in the meantime, make the most of these methods to secure your achievements.

With this guide, you should be well-equipped to overcome the challenges and claim every achievement in Atomic Heart.