Stalker 2: In The Name Of Science Side Quest Walkthrough

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 retrieving electronic collars from various mutants, leading to crucial choices impacting the outcome.

Locating the Electronic Collars

The initial objective requires finding five electronic collars scattered across the game world. These locations are usually marked on your map. If some locations aren't visible, it's likely you've already collected them. Here's a breakdown:

After collecting all collars, return to Shcherba at the Roofed Warehouse in the Chemical Plant. If the quest becomes bugged (possibly due to previously collected collars), use the console command "XEndQuestNodeBySID E08_SQ01_S2_SetJournal_WaitForSherbaCall_Finish_Pin_0" to proceed.

The Jammer Decision: Disable or Recalibrate?

Upon delivering the collars, Shcherba reveals a jamming signal affecting their functionality. You're tasked with investigating and addressing this issue at the Storage on the Hill. Inside, you'll encounter various enemies before finding the jamming device. The key decision:

• Destroy/Disable the Jammer (Recommended): This advances the quest, rewards you with coupons, and leads to a bloodsucker encounter and a subsequent choice.

• Recalibrate the Jammer: This concludes the quest with a coupon reward from Dvupalov.

The Final Confrontation: Kill or Spare Shcherba?

Disabling the jammer triggers a call from Shcherba, followed by a visit to his lab. You'll receive Magic Vodka from Dr. Dvupalov. A trap awaits, involving PSI-radiation exposure. Drinking the vodka mitigates the effects. Escape the room, defeat bloodsuckers, and confront Shcherba. The final choice:

• Kill Shcherba: Results in the same rewards as the next option.

• Spare Shcherba (Recommended): Maintains positive relations with scientists and Dvupalov.

Completing the quest yields a Gauss Gun from Dvupalov and unlocks the "On a Leash" trophy. Remember, console commands ("XStartQuestNodeBySID E08_SQ01_S3_Technical_SherbaInvitedToLab") can help resolve potential quest progression issues.