How to throw items in Atomic Heart – controls and tips

Are you wondering how to throw items in Atomic Heart? Then you are in the right place as this guide is all you need. There will be chairs, boxes, and all sorts of rubbish nearby that you can throw away for various reasons. Although Charlie explains it in the tutorial at the beginning, you may have missed it for some reason. However, since this is a vital game mechanic, you still have to do it. So if item throwing is stuck somewhere in the game, we’ll get you through it in no time. Just keep reading below and you’ll get the controls you need.

How to throw items in Atomic Heart

The throwing mechanism is quite simple. All you have to do to throw items at Atomic Heart is grab the object with the dedicated control and then hold down the button to charge it up. Now you can just let go as soon as your hand is pulled back and complete the throw. Here are the controls you’ll need when throwing items:

  • For PC users: press F and hold to charge
  • PS Users – Press and hold R1 to charge
  • For Xbox users, press and hold RB to charge

Now your target is another aspect that goes into the roll, so make sure you have it. If you aim higher, you can throw items even farther. Your best bet is to throw items to distract the Dandelion security cameras so you can walk past them without issue.

However, you will have to remember that thrown objects can attract enemies. So if there are numerous enemies nearby, it is better to find an alternative.

That’s all there is to know about how to throw items at Atomic Heart. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other guides.

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