Charged shots in Cronos: The New Dawn are extremely important, no matter the enemy you are fighting, or the weapon you are using. Still, this central mechanics can be a double edged sword sometimes and make you waste ammo, especially if your aim isn't accurate for whatever reason or if you're facing off against an agile enemy. However, there's a way to cancel charged shots before they go off, helping you save a lot of ammo.
How to Cancel Charged Shots in Cronos: The New Dawn - Guide
How to Charge Shots
Charging shots in Cronos: The New Dawn is one of the first things the game teaches you, but if you need a reminder, here it is. To charge a shot, hold down the R2/ Left Trigger button for a few seconds. The aiming reticule will progressively get smaller until the shot is fired automatically, dealing increased damage.
How to Cancel Charged Shots
To cancel charged shots in Cronos: The New Dawn, let go of the L2/ Left Trigger aiming button any time while charging before the shot goes off. While this is an extremely important mechanic, the game doesn't outright tell you how to cancel shots, which is a little weird, but still, this is an intended game mechanic, and not a bug, which you can use to be more accurate, save more ammo, and ultimately enjoy the game more.
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