Stalker 2 Side Quest Guide

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's "In the Name of Science" Side Quest: A Complete Guide

Following the Visions of Truth main mission and a call from Dr. Shcherba, players embark on the "In the Name of Science" side quest in Stalker 2. This quest involves locating electronic collars from various mutants, leading to multiple choices impacting the outcome.

Locating the Electronic Collars

The initial objective requires finding five electronic collars from specific locations:

Note: If collars are missing, they may have been collected earlier. The console command "XEndQuestNodeBySID E08_SQ01_S2_SetJournal_WaitForSherbaCall_Finish_Pin_0" can resolve this issue.

The Jamming Device: Disable or Recalibrate?

After delivering the collars to Shcherba, a jamming signal is discovered. Players must locate and interact with the jamming device in the Storage on the Hill.

Two options exist:

• Destroy/Disable the Jammer (Recommended): This advances the quest, yielding coupons and leading to a confrontation with bloodsuckers and a further choice.
• Recalibrate the Jammer: Results in coupons from Dvupalov and quest completion.

The Final Confrontation: Kill or Spare Shcherba?

Disabling the jammer leads to a call from Shcherba, followed by a meeting at his lab. Players receive Magic Vodka from Dr. Dvupalov. A trap is sprung, exposing Skif to PSI-radiation. The Magic Vodka mitigates this effect.

A confrontation with Shcherba ensues, offering a choice: kill him or let him go. Both choices provide the same rewards (a Gauss Gun and the "On a Leash" trophy), but sparing Shcherba maintains positive relations with the scientists.