Atomic Heart is a first-person shooter from first-time developer Mundfish. The early levels of the game are straightforward and confined to corridors. Once players reach the open-world sections of Atomic Heart, they will find themselves dealing with Hawk Security Systems.
These systems are the facility's robot security, and they are a constant threat to P-3 as he navigates the many test labs and buildings. A few patrolling enemies and a camera can turn a simple trip between missions into a nightmare quickly. Enemies can respawn through drone repairs and reinforcements. This guide will explain each piece of Facility 3826's security and how to prevent enemies from respawning.
Dandelion
Dandelions are cameras placed all over the facility grounds. If P-3 is spotted by them, the level one alarm will activate. This will alert nearby enemies to the player's location. If a robot is destroyed while in view of a camera, the level two alarm will be triggered. This will call reinforcements from crates or doors placed around the map.
Escaping from a camera and hiding will eventually stop the alarm. It's best to avoid being near cameras altogether unless it's necessary. If cameras are unavoidable, they can be disabled using the Shok ability or other weapons. Players can then fight any robots in the area without triggering the alarm. Remember that cameras can be repaired by flying drones. Keep an eye on them if in combat near a dandelion and destroy any incoming airborne drones.
Pchela
Pchela are the aforementioned blue-colored repair drones. These pesky airborne enemies can repair cameras and other robots. They will usually appear alongside red or yellow variants that attack the player. The Shok ability and weak guns can take them out of the sky quickly to prevent any repairs.
Pchela will respawn from domes placed around the over-world. The best way to prevent enemies from respawning is to keep cameras disabled while destroying repair drones. This will allow the player to sweep up any enemies and objectives in an area and quickly escape before repairs can be made.
Hawk
Hawks are the central part of the security systems. These are floating balloons that control large areas using cameras. Disabling them will shut down security in the Hawk's zone for a long time. To disable Hawks, players need to enter a nearby Volan Tower.
Using the scanner will reveal relay lines leading to a tower. Players need to ascend the tower to open Hawk terminals. P-3 can then use the terminal to overload and disable the Hawk. Unfortunately, the overload option can be unavailable without starting certain sidequests.
With Atomic Heart being an open-world game, players can do things out of order, accidentally causing this. If players are not completionists, it's best to manage Pchela and Dandelions effectively to prevent enemy respawns.
Atomic Heart is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
