GSC game worlds Stalker 2: The Heart of Chernobyl is the fourth main game of the STALKER series and the first new game in the series in 15 years. The next chapter in the Stalker saga takes players on an adventure through the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The Zone is filled with violent mutants, deadly anomalies, and factions constantly at war with each other for power, territory, and resources.
Fully powered by Unreal Engine 5, Stalker 2 it's incredibly realistic and truly immerses you in the mysteries that lie within its brutal wasteland. Players take on the role of Skif, a lone stalker wandering the dangerous Exclusion Zone. In this hostile environment, every choice you make matters, and your survival depends on carefully managing resources like food and ammunition. This page will serve as the central hub for all of our guides and listsdesigned to help players survive in The Zone in Stalker 2: The Heart of Chernobyl.
This hub guide for Stalker 2: The Heart of Chernobyl it's a work in progress. We will continue to add more guides in the coming weeks.
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Getting Started: Tips and Guides for Beginners
Stalker 2 offers a new interpretation of the iconic Stalker series, combining familiar elements with new gameplay mechanics. In fact, it focuses on survival and resource management rather than traditional RPG progression. This section of the guide will provide you with essential tips and tricks for surviving the harsh and unforgiving environment of The Zone.
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Getting started with Stalker 2
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Solution and mission objectives
Stalker 2 initially starts off slowly with a series of linear missions. However, as the story progresses, it becomes more intriguing. There are plenty of missions, both main and side, that drive the narrative and provide opportunities for exploration and combat. The following guides cover mission walkthroughs in Stalker 2.
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Items, equipment and supplies
From weapons and armor to food and medicine, players will have to find everything on their own to survive in the Danger Zone. There are hidden caches of valuable items and equipment scattered throughout Chernobyl's exclusion zone. In addition to this, players can collect artifacts, which are mysterious objects formed by anomalies within the Zone. The following sections list guides for all items, equipment, and hideouts Stalker 2.
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Choices
Stalker 2 presents players with some impactful choices that can shape the entire narrative. Therefore, players should really think about their actions, as they can significantly alter the direction of the story and even the mission objectives. Some of these choices are quite subtle and require careful attention to the dialogue. Below are some guides focused on choices in Stalker 2.
