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Nov 26, 2023

Atomic Heart: How To Complete The Exhibition

A full examination of the Exhibition. The Exhibition is one of the longest

A full examination of the Exhibition.

The Exhibition is one of the longest story missions in Atomic Heart. The impressive underground museum is packed with robotic terrors you’ll have to face off against — all to report to your boss in the secure center of the facility. Before you can talk to your boss, you’ll need to rebuild a destroyed helper robot that hasn't turned into an insane killing machine. To clear the area, we need to explore each floor and collect a piece of the dismembered robot. Find them all to unlock the exit door — but there are many, many challenges on the path to the exit.

To help you overcome every challenge, we’ve put together a walkthrough with explanations for every puzzle from the beginning of the Exhibition to the (extremely strange) ending.

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The Exhibition Entrance is relatively straightforward. You’ll find an optional schematic lock — as you progress, you’ll also need to find a lost Tereshkova Arm.

Zvezdochka Melee Weapon Blueprint: Inside the Exhibition entranceway. Unlock the schematic lock near the first Safe Room to get the large chest.

The entrance to the Exhibition, even on the inside, is locked. To gain access, we need to retrieve a lost Tereshkova Arm. The arm was stolen from the feminine robot near the locked gate.

Ahead, you’ll need to talk to the Tereshkova. She wants you to complete a "Darwin Test" before you can set the VDNH to Drill Mode and access the area further. To do that, we need to collect three items.

With all three items, talk to the Tereshkova to complete the test. Make sure to go through all the dialogue options to give her all three items. After that, she’ll unlock the door ahead.

Upon reaching the Exhibition atrium, travel downstairs to find the remains of a robot — Claire. You’ll need to find all four parts of her to proceed.

The Left Leg is located on the ground floor of the atrium. Go through the door opposite the robot body. It leads into a museum of robot parts, and eventually into a warehouse. We’ll need to solve puzzles related to revolving rooms controlled by valves.

In the next room, we’ll need to turn two valves. One is located inside the spinning platforms of the revolving room. We need to turn one valve, then turn the other inside the chamber.

Use the cabinets to climb up onto the catwalk and proceed. Down the hallways, you’ll be ambushed by enemies before you can begin the third puzzle.

The leg is further down the corridor. In the maintenance bay, you’ll encounter two powerful robotic enemies — defeat them and collect the leg from the trunk of the wrecked car.

The right arm is located on the second floor of the Exhibition atrium. Inside, you’ll encounter a swarm of small robots and drones. Defeat them all — and use the big red button. This initiates a small mini game.

Collect all the diamons to complete the puzzle and activate the giant robot. It will reward you with the right arm!

Found on the third floor, through the door on the left side from the main stairs. This path leads to an ominous polymer liquid recreation of a whale. Down below, you’ll encounter a powerful boss enemy.

This deadly polymer creature is highly resistant to ranged weapons. Before going into this battle, you’ll want to be prepared.

To defeat the Plyusch, equip your melee weapon with a secondary attack that can deal high damage to a single enemy. For the Swede, you’ll want the powerful overhead swing — not the spinning swing that hits multiple enemies.

Ranged weapons deal neglible damage. I recommend using a melee weapon with a fire cartridge equipped. Charge your special attack, and then dodge Plyusch's combos. Aim to land powerful special attacks charged with fire cartridge — the fire damage over time deals extra damage to the Plyusch.

Defeat the Plyusch to collect the left arm. This fight is long and difficult — it is easily the hardest fight in the game so far. Stock up on healing items and be prepared for a long battle.

Found on the fourth level of the Exhibition Atrium. Be prepared for plant-based mutants — the first room is full of them.

Continue through the hallways and unlock the door to reach a backroom. Crawl through the vent, and then deal with the enemies in the submarine exhibit. Pick the lock of the door to access an elevator — and don't miss the large chest in the locked room to the right.

Take the elevator up from the combat room to reach a cavern. Climb up to the top — its a long way up — and leads to a laser relay puzzle.

That reactivates the relay. Drop back down into the water below and ride the elevator to the submarine exhibit. Press the big red button in this room to crash the sub — then walk on the wreck, starting at the nose, to reach the second floor. Continue until you reach a huge chamber with a model city in the center.

Solve the puzzle to lift the city. The head is located underneath it. Grab it, then jump across the fake clouds (and the model city) to reach the exit. With all four parts, we can finally fully repair Claire in the Exhibition atrium.

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