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Unlock the secrets of the Research Archives in Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct. Find all collectibles, complete achievements, and master the DLC with this comprehensive guide.

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Unlock the secrets of the Research Archives in Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct. Find all collectibles, complete achievements, and master the DLC with this comprehensive guide.

Alright, let's dive into how to navigate the Research Archives in Atomic Heart: Annihilation Instinct. This section is all about finding those hidden collectibles and snagging those tricky achievements. Think of it as a treasure hunt with some tough robots along the way!

Achievements and Collectibles Breakdown:

  1. Alionka card 1 - 9:30
  2. John Silver's Crew - 15:15 (Kill 3 M4D-5 robots in a row while they're hopping on one foot)
  3. Weird Science - 16:20 (Get into the ORB lab)
  4. Time in a Bottle - 28:31 (Kill 3 enemies while using Technostasis)
  5. Chirper - 45:28
  6. Klusha handle - 48:26
  7. Chirper - 48:40
  8. Divide et Impera - 52:44 (Separate several combined BEA-Ds with one shot from the Secateur)
  9. Secateur - energy supercharger - 1:06:55
  10. Alionka card 2 - 1:24:53
  11. Secateur magazine - 1:27:50
  12. Klusha blade - 1:32:56
  13. Secateur - energy supercharger - 1:35:06
  14. Chirper - 1:46:15
  15. Alionka card 3 - 1:54:25
  16. Alionka card 4 - 2:02:34
  17. Red October - 2:07:15 (Destroy 15 enemies using the Alionka neuropolymeric launch module)
  18. A Girl's Best Friend - 2:11:58 (Send all BEA-Ds to NORA's brain)
  19. Maximum Strength - 2:13:38 (Upgrade the Klusha and Secateur to max)
  20. Lord of the Flies - 2:18:51 (Use a Strekoza for the first time)
  21. Return to Utopia - 2:43:17 (Complete the Annihilation Instinct DLC)
Tips for Collectors
  • There are a total of 5 Alionka cards and 10 Chirpers within the DLC.
  • The Klusha handle blueprint can be found in the swamp area before you reach the lab where you acquire the Secateur. You might not have the expanded storage blueprint yet, but you can still grab it.
  • For the 'Red October' achievement, you only need 3 Alionka cards to get the kill count.
  • Chirpers are optional unless you missed collecting 70 in the main story, or if you just want the extra information they provide.
  • If you're playing on Armageddon difficulty, the Alionka cards are crucial for the final boss, especially in phases 2 and 3. Using 3 on enemies before the final boss and saving the last 2 for the boss fight itself is a solid strategy.

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