Atomic Heart News

[h2]Hello everyone![/h2]

Patch 1.14.4.0 for Atomic Heart has been rolled out and is now available on all platforms. See the list of changes for this update below:

[h2]MAIN[/h2]

Added the following accessibility features:

• Colorblind mode
  (deuteranopia, protanopia, tritanopia)
  
• Special contrast mode
  
• Black and white mode
  
• Highlight of various elements and objects
  
• Disable camera shake
  
• Auto QTE
  
• Puzzles auto-solve
  
• Auto-heal
  

Added a list of achievements for Trapped in Limbo DLC 2*:

• Apple Pie 3826
  Collect 3,826 apples in the Trapped in Limbo DLC.
  
• Conservationist
  Get a gold coin without shooting the Pchela.
  
• The Casino Isn't Always in the Black
  Get ALL items from the slot machine.
  
• Slashing Through the Limbo Waves
  Complete the Plateau of Responsibility without dying.
  
• Conqueror of Annapurna
  Complete the Tower of Memory without dying.
  
• Conqueror of Chomolungma
  Complete the Cliff of Perseverance without dying.
  
• Daring as a Bullet is Sharp
  Complete the Avenue of Speed without dying.
  
• Don't Mess With the Major
  Complete the Trapped in Limbo DLC without dying.
  
• Gold Rush
  Collect 76 gold coins.
  
• Overkill
  Secret achievement: description hidden.
  

*After installing the update, some achievements may be unlocked automatically during the first launch if their conditions have already been met.

[h2]MAIN - PC ONLY [/h2]

Added Ray Tracing (beta) support in 3 modes**:

• Performance
  
• Quality
  
• Balanced
  

**Requires a graphics card supporting DXR with at least 12 GB of memory for proper operation.
When these modes are activated, the enabled Fidelity FX Super Resolution setting is automatically disabled.
When this mode is enabled, the player’s character is not reflected in mirror surfaces.

Sound and localization

• Fixed issues with missing sound/music in various places in Annihilation Instinct DLC 1.
  
• Fixed various text display issues in the main game, as well as in Annihilation Instinct DLC 1 and Trapped in Limbo DLC 2.
  

Gameplay and stability

• Fixed a rare bug that caused the game to freeze during the separation of the BEA-D swarm in Annihilation Instinct DLC 1.
  
• Fixed a bug where loading an autosave that occurs after moving from a location with a recombination schematic to an elevator causes a crash outside the game world in Annihilation Instinct DLC 1.
  
• Added highlighting for disappearing platforms in the arena with RAF-9 Engineer (Rafik) in Trapped in Limbo DLC 2.
  
• Changed the number of apples that are awarded to the player for participating in the gun range in Trapped in Limbo DLC 2.
  
• Fixed various graphical bugs, rare errors and crashes, and improved the overall stability of the game.
  

[h2]OTHERS - PC ONLY[/h2]

• Fixed crashes that occurred when disabling the Fidelity FX Super Resolution setting.
  
• Removed the ability to assign multiple actions to one key at once.
  

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOLVING SOME ISSUES

• We cannot provide support if the Atomic Heart game client has been modified by any third-party software. If this happens, you should uninstall this software and reinstall the game.
  
• If you encounter issues on Steam, first check the integrity of the game files as described in the link below. This may solve the issues: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB.
  
• Also, if you encounter any issues while playing, you can direct them here:
  
• https://forms.clickup.com/2651050/f/2gwxa-19963/9BKY6NR4J0FZBLMS02.
  

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are monitoring it very closely and will share news in a timely manner!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/668580/Atomic_Heart/

Warning: this article contains spoilers for the main game and DLCs!

Hello there! We're back with a new episode of the Creating segment. This time, we're delving into the story of one of the most controversial characters in the world of Atomic Heart—Stockhausen.


Michael Stockhausen (real name Goldenzweig) was a German scientist of Jewish origin who worked as a doctor in Berlin during World War II. During the first outbreaks of the Brown Plague, he survived the horrors running rampant in Berlin and was rescued by Soviet troops. Stockhausen managed to survive thanks to the help of the Soviet troops and the bold decision to change his name using forged documents. Previously known for his phenomenal memory, he was truly unique in his field. However, the disease changed him forever, depriving him of this ability.

Nevertheless, retaining his keen intellect and cunning, Stockhausen rose to the top of the career ladder, demonstrating his abilities in management and scheming. Being among the Facility's employees from the German Soviet Socialist Republic quota, he became one of the most important members of the Kollektiv, earning Sechenov's respect. He was awarded the Facility 3826's badge of distinction for his contribution to the popularization of science; however, Stockhausen hides the true motives behind his actions, which are not always clear-cut.
His image is particularly inspired by the parrot Iago from Aladdin—a sly character who is ready to switch sides to suit his own interests. He always demonstrates dexterity and flexibility in achieving his objectives.



Since Stockhausen was not added to the story in the early stages of development, the team didn't have to carry out any iterations on his appearance. From the beginning, it was decided that he would dress like a typical bureaucrat.


However, his character didn't always match his final image—there were talks of making him less serious. For example, at the very beginning of the game on Chelomey, there was a planned dialogue between Stockhausen and a reporter about his experience of whaling and how exactly his activities became the starting point for research that preceded the launch of the Kollektiv. And since Michael had difficulty speaking Russian in this dialogue, the reporter didn't understand what Stock was talking about, which forced him to switch to Sechenov's speech, adding humor to the situation.



Also, according to one of the original story lines, in the Hospital, located above the Pavlov Complex, P-3 encountered terrifying mutants. Although they were blind, they possessed terrible strength. Nechaev remained in contact with Stockhausen, who made calls to distract the monsters. Meanwhile, Michael alternated between eating a sandwich and being more afraid of the situation than P-3 himself, attracting the mutants' attention and causing a disturbance. However, according to the further unused scenario, after the events in the Theater, Michael began to wonder whether launching the Kollektiv could indeed be dangerous. As Sechenov's main assistant in this endeavor, in Pavlov, Stockhausen sought solace in alcohol and complained to P-3 about his fate. By that time, Nechaev began to display a more friendly attitude toward Michael, and even a friendship began to develop between them. The climax was supposed to be a scene where Stockhausen revealed his cards to Viktor, framing him, and scheming to conquer Larisa Filatova.



Later, a decision was made to move away from the comedic approach in favor of a more serious portrayal of the character. As a result, a rather contradictory but very interesting anti-hero was created, whose storyline led to an unexpected outcome. After the explosion orchestrated by Larisa, Stock dies. However, in the scene with the Twins after the inspection, we see Sechenov using the Jelly Man to absorb the consciousness of the deceased Molotov into the array. Can we conclude, based on what we see of Stock's body, that he suffered the same fate as the latter?



According to the results of an Atomic Survey conducted among the players, Stockhausen failed to take one of the top positions among their favorite characters. But judging by the community's reaction, which never ceases to express its love for him, one cannot but begin to doubt those results.