Stalker 2: In The Name Of Science Side Quest Walkthrough

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's "In the Name of Science" Side Quest: A Comprehensive 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 might 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 the source (Storage on the Hill) and choose between disabling or recalibrating the device.

• Destroy/Disable: This progresses the quest, awarding coupons and leading to a bloodsucker encounter and a further choice. (Recommended)
• Recalibrate: This concludes the quest with coupons from Dvupalov.

The Final Choice: Kill or Spare Shcherba?

Disabling the jammer leads to Shcherba contacting Skif, sending coupons, and eventually calling him back to the lab. This involves receiving Magic Vodka from Dr. Dvupalov, escaping a PSI-radiation trap, and confronting Shcherba.

The final choice is whether to kill or spare Shcherba. Both choices yield the same rewards (Gauss Gun and "On a Leash" trophy), but sparing Shcherba maintains positive relations with scientists.

This detailed walkthrough ensures a smooth completion of the "In the Name of Science" side quest in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Remember to utilize the provided console commands if you encounter any bugs.