An avid player has introduced a modification for Atomic Heart that adds lifelike chest movement to the game’s two central robotic units, the twin ballerina bots. The tweak has sparked discussion on a cyber-sports oriented forum, where players debate how this change shifts the feel and realism of the robot figures during gameplay.
On Nexus Mods, a creator under the handle Lagglemchammer released a mod for Atomic Heart that simulates believable chest motion for the twin ballerina robots. The update makes the torsos sway naturally in response to in-game actions, producing a breathing-like movement that gives the machines a tangible sense of weight and presence during movement and combat sequences.
The developer has also warned about potential compatibility issues. The mod may conflict with other tweaks that alter robot visuals, and there is a chance of odd or unexpected behavior in certain cutscenes and video sequences. Players are advised to test carefully and back up save data before experimenting with this modification.
Lagglemchammer has indicated plans to refine the mod further. A forthcoming release is expected to address user-reported concerns and improve stability, with additional tweaks aimed at smoothing animations and broadening compatibility with other popular architectural mods in Atomic Heart.
Atomic Heart is a first-person shooter available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. For players in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the title is distributed on PC via the VK Play store, expanding regional access beyond mainstream storefronts.
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