The 'Scanner' in Atomic Heart is an invaluable tool for mapping out levels and finding loot, but on Xbox at least, it's a little finnicky to use right from the get-go. The mechanic is introduced during the game's intro, but the way it's explained to the player doesn't quite add up.
The good news is that once you know the proper inputs it becomes nice and easy to use. Here's how to activate your scanner in Atomic Heart on Xbox.
How To Use The Scanner In Atomic Heart On Xbox
Although Right Bumper (RB) is used for other mechanics in this game — like scooping up loot with your glove — it's also used for the game's scanning mechanic. Basically, you need to double tap RB for a quick scanner flash, or hold it down on the second RB press to keep the scanner going.
Most of the time you're going to want to keep scanning for a few seconds, so you may as well get used to that method. So - tap RB and then hold RB straight after and voila, your scanner will be activated!
Atomic Heart Xbox Controller Remapping
Sadly, at launch you cannot remap your controls on the Xbox version of Atomic Heart, so you'll have to stick with this way of scanning for now. As mentioned in our review, the game has a few notable controller input issues right now, so we'd expect a patch to help with some of these problems in the near future.
We hope this helps with your Atomic Heart playthrough on Xbox!
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@A01 no controller map from what I can see.
Also, I had the feeling the game actually said LB + RB, but now you say it, it could just be my brain reading it that way. You have to squint from a sofa to read the text in this game...
@Kezelpaso @A01 I assumed it MEANT LB + RB because the prompt says "hold RB + RB", which i assumed, like every game I have ever played, + meant together. Turned out it meant RB, RB (Hold)
@abe_hikura yeah poorly explained, but I figured it out. It is sort of weird how much RB is used in this game for basic interactions. Most games it's the special ability button you rarely have to use.
The one thing I can't figure out yet is how to switch between different levels of the medkit thing, other than using them from the weapon wheel. I have medium and small, and I can see arrows on either side, but I can't figure out how to switch back to the small ones.
It's a well known fact the money spent on this game is going to Russia's war machine. I don't understand why Microsoft would allow this game on Game Pass ...or why PureXbox would do any kind of advertising for this game, let alone compliment it.
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